Hatzi Hinam or Hetzi Hinam (Hebrew: חצי חינם, lit. half-free, from בחצי חינם, "very cheaply"[1]) is a supermarket chain in Israel. Founded in the early 1990s, the regional independent supermarket chain is headquartered in Holon, and has seven stores in the Gush Dan area. Hatzi Hinam is the tenth largest supermarket chain in Israel by revenue,[2] with a market share of over 5% but has significantly fewer stores than the two major Israeli chains.[3] In 2004, the company had an estimated NIS1.1 billion in sales and was confirmed the largest independent supermarket chain.[4] Cousins Zaki Shalom and Mordechai Kuperly share ownership (67%/33%) of the chain.
| Company type | Private Company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail, Supermarket |
| Founded | 1990[citation needed] |
| Headquarters | Holon |
The Binyamina Winery, Israel's fourth largest winery, was purchased in August 2008 by the owners of Hatzi Hinam for US$13.5 million.[5]
In March 2009, the company acquired Vita Pri Galil for 105 million ILS, saved it from bankruptcy, and promised to hire an additional 100 employees.[6]
In September 2010, Hatzi Hinam opened a 27,000-square metre store in Hod HaSharon.[7]
Hatzi Hinam used to operate a gas station.[citation needed]
Locations edit
| City | Total stores |
|---|---|
| Rishon LeZion | 3 |
| Holon | 2 |
| Petah Tikva | 1 |
| Hod HaSharon | 1 |
References edit
- ^ "Melingo Online Dictionary Morfix". Archived from the original on 2011-07-17. Retrieved 2010-03-07.
- ^ "מסחר – רשתות שיווק מזון" [Trade – Food Marketing Chains]. Coface BDI. 2019. Retrieved December 13, 2019.
- ^ אילנית חיות (2009-12-21). נילסן: עלייה זעומה של 0.2% בסל הקניות במשק בנובמבר (in Hebrew). Globes. Retrieved 2009-12-24.
- ^ Vered Sharon-Rivlin (2009-12-30). "Hatzi Hinam is largest independent supermarket chain". Archived from the original on 2011-07-21. Retrieved 2009-12-24.
- ^ "official website". Binyamina Winery. Archived from the original on 2010-10-17. Retrieved 2009-12-24.
- ^ "Court approves sale of Vita Pri Galil factory to Hatzi Hinam". The Jerusalem Post. 2009-03-12. Retrieved 2009-12-24.[permanent dead link]
- ^ ""Hatzi Hinam" Shop and Shooping Mall Hod-Hasharon". Pelleg Architects. Archived from the original on 2011-07-15. Retrieved 2009-12-24.