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Haredi Entrepreneur Ronen Ganon Acquires Control of Israeli Retail Group Multi Retail

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What happened

Ronen Ganon, a Haredi entrepreneur and co-owner of Zol Stock, has acquired a 72.3% controlling stake in Multi Retail Group for 173 million shekels. The deal includes major retail brands ACE, Urban, Beitili, and Autodepo and awaits antitrust approval. Ganon plans to integrate and potentially merge Multi Retail with Zol Stock, creating a retail group with 1.7 billion shekels in combined revenue and 155 stores nationwide.

  • 01Ronen Ganon acquires 72.3% of Multi Retail Group for 173 million shekels.
  • 02Multi Retail owns major brands ACE, Urban, Beitili, and Autodepo with nationwide presence.
  • 03Deal awaits approval from the Israeli Antitrust Authority.
  • 04Ganon holds 50% of Zol Stock and plans to merge it with Multi Retail.
  • 05Combined group could reach 1.7 billion shekels in revenue and 155 stores.
  • 06David Saban will join Multi Retail management to support growth and integration.

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Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewAug 13, 2026
Haredi Entrepreneur Ronen Ganon Acquires Control of Israeli Retail Group Multi Retail
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewAug 12, 2026
Ronen Ganon Acquires Control of Multi Retail Group for 173 Million Shekels
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewAug 12, 2026
Haredi Businessman Ronen Ganon Acquires Control of Multi Retail Group for NIS 173 Million
N12Center · HebrewAug 12, 2026
Israeli Entrepreneur Ronen Ganon Acquires Major Retail Chains Including Ace and Autodepo
MakoCenter · HebrewAug 12, 2026
Ronen Ganon Acquires Control of Multi Retail Group, Plans Discount-Style Revamp
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