Supermarket chain sold at valuation of around NIS 680 million

A mega-deal in Israel’s retail and food market: Shuk Hertzel, the supermarket chain owned by the Dudu Ezra Holdings Group, is acquiring the Stop Market supermarket chain at a deal valuation of approximately NIS 680 million. The transaction was completed after receiving approval from the Competition Authority on October 11, 2026.Bank Hapoalim is serving as the deal’s banking financier, providing Dudu Ezra Holdings Group with approximately NIS 500 million. A dedicated company owned by the group was established for the acquisition.The two chains, which will continue to operate as separate brands, currently have a combined total of 23 branches nationwide. Shuk Hertzel operates 12 branches, while the acquired Stop Market chain – which was established about 26 years ago by Yossi Mashiah and employs around 900 workers – operates 11 branches.