Ahold Delhaize news

05 July 2022
Albert Heijn was recently voted the most sustainable supermarket chain the Netherlands for the sixth year in a row by the Sustainable Brand Index 2022. Over the past few months it has announced some impressive plans to help reduce it’s carbon footprint, provide healthier choices and eliminate waste. Albert Heijn leads the way for a plastic free Netherlands Albert Heijn have removed all disp...
16 February 2022
Ahold Delhaize saw its net sales rise 3.3% in 2020 in its 2021 financial year, driven by its operations in the US, where they increased by 3.6%, at constant exchange rates, versus 2.8% in Europe. The retailer benefited from a 53rd week in 2020, which if excluded, meant sales were up by 5.0% on a comparable 52-week basis. Net online consumer sales jumped by 38.2% to €10.4 bn during 2021, with t...
05 January 2022
Ahold Delhaize-owned Albert Heijn is to expand its use of the Nutri-Score label on its private label products as it looks to support shoppers’ aim to lead more healthy lifestyles. Nutri-Score to be added to 6,000 private label products Albert Heijn will add the Nutri-Score to 6,000 of its private label products. The information will be provided at the shelf edge through electronic price tag...
05 January 2022
Carrefour’s largest franchisee in Belgium, The Mestdagh Group, has decided to terminate its master franchisee with the French retailer. As the contract’s notice period will last for a year, The Mestdagh Group will remain with Carrefour until 1 January 2023. Decision will see Mestdagh end exclusive partnership with Carrefour… Mestdagh, which operates about 90 Carrefour Markets mainly in Brus...
09 December 2021
As Ahold Delhaize expands its partnership with Instacart for express deliveries and its Giant Food banner adds non-food ranges online with Ship2Me, we look at how the retailer is innovating in the channel. Ahold Delhaize US extends reach of agreement with Instacart Ahold Delhaize US has extended the reach of its existing agreement with Instacart. The initiative means shoppers at all the ret...
15 November 2021
The GIANT Company, a subsidiary of Ahold Delhaize USA, has opened a new store in Philadelphia. We spotlight some of the key features. Making Philly a priority The 67,000 sq ft store is the latest to open in Philadelphia, with the retailer having made it a priority to open more stores and gain share in the city. Over the last few years, it has grown its network, including opening new smaller...
10 November 2021
Ahold Delhaize reported Q3 results, saying net sales rose 4.6% at constant exchange rates, to €18.5 bn, while like-for-like sales increased by 1.7%. Its operations in Europe saw flat comparable sales growth, contracting slightly, by 0.2%, while in the US they expanded by 2.9%. Ahold Delhaize saw continuing strong growth from its online operations, with net consumer sales rising by 29.2% across...
05 November 2021
As several of Ahold Delhaize US’s banners invest to improve their services and offers for shoppers, we round up news from the retailer. Food Lion has invested US$127m in store upgrades Ahold Delhaize’s Food Lion banner has invested US$127m in the remodelling of 87 stores across six states: Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Food Lion said the updated...
26 October 2021
As Albert Heijn launches a new annual subscription service, its chief executive publishes a book on the important role of food and drink in a healthy, social, and sustainable society, we round up news from the retailer. Albert Heijn’s new annual subscription service Albert Heijn has launched what it describes as an ‘ omnichannel subscription service ’ for its shoppers. It sees the Mijn Albe...
13 October 2021
For several years, shoppers have shown a growing interest in their health and well-being. Grocery retail is one of many stakeholders that has responded by improving access and choice. The COVID-19 pandemic has intensified shoppers’ interest in this area, creating a new wave of interest. This aligns with one of our expectations for a post-pandemic world, which will see shoppers look to the indu...