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Israelis Spend 37.5% More on Election Day Compared to 2022 Vote
Israelis spent 731.3 million shekels on election day, a 37.5% increase compared to the 2022 parliamentary elections, according to SHVA data. Consumer activity peaked at 12:40 PM with over 15,500 transactions in one minute. Spending on clothing and footwear saw a 93% surge, while food and beverages increased by 36%.
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- 01Israeli consumer spending on election day surged 37.5% compared to the 2022 parliamentary elections.
- 02Over 731 million shekels were spent between 8 AM and 2 PM on election day.
- 03Peak spending occurred at 12:40 PM with 15,500 transactions in one minute.
- 04Clothing and footwear sales increased by 93% compared to the previous Tuesday.
- 05Food and beverage purchases rose 36%, making up 53% of total election day spending.
The overall rise indicates a strong boost for retail on the public holiday.
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