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Israeli Grocery Sales Decline Amid Cost of Living Concerns
Israeli supermarket revenue dropped 4.5% year-on-year in Q3 2026 due to rising living costs, according to CBS data. While overall retail growth slowed to 0.8%, the grocery sector's decline was more severe. Despite this, year-to-date sales remain positive, showing a 4.9% increase for grocery chains.
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- 01Israeli grocery chain revenue fell 4.5% year-on-year in Q3 2026, per CBS statistics.
- 02The decline in grocery sales contrasts with continued, albeit slower, growth in other retail sectors.
- 03Data is calculated in constant prices, excluding inflation, to assess sales rate changes.
- 04Rising living costs are a likely factor influencing consumer spending habits.
- 05Despite the Q3 slowdown, year-to-date sales for grocery chains remain positive.
- 06Further data is needed to determine if the negative trend will persist.
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