A day without shoppers: how much money did the Azrieli Haifa mall lose?

The Azrieli mall in Haifa resumed operations after being shut down due to a malfunction in the main electrical panel. Industry estimates speak of daily sales turnover of up to 2.7 million shekels, but the actual extent of the damage is unknown. An industry source described the event as 'very, very rare'.

The Azrieli mall in Haifa resumed operations this morning (Tuesday) after being shut down yesterday due to a malfunction in the main electrical panel. The malfunction caused a power outage and halted commercial activity, except for the Rami Levy branch which continued to operate. According to industry estimates, the daily sales turnover at the successful mall could reach 2.7 million shekels, but the actual extent of the damage is still unknown. An industry source described the event as 'very, very rare' and noted that electrical malfunctions are usually resolved within minutes. The source added that in recent years there has been an increase in electricity consumption in malls, but there is no information on the exact cause of the malfunction at Azrieli Haifa. The headline asks about the amount of the loss, but the body does not provide an official figure.