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Ahold Delhaize news

01 March 2013
Speaking to Netherlands-based newspaper De Volkskrant, Ahold’s chief executive, Dick Boer, has said that the company is looking to ‘strongly expand’ the number of Pick Up Points it operates. Expansion in Netherlands… Boer said that the company was investigating opportunities for an expansion in the number of Pick Up Points in the Netherlands , driven by the positive results it had seen in ...
14 February 2013
ICA reports mixed results across markets, but delivered healthy growth and a strong profit performance in 2012. "A successful year" Full year sales totalled SEK 96.9m, up 1.8% on 2011, +4.2% at constant exchange rates and adjusted for the divestment of ICA Maxi stores in Norway . It also delivered strong operating profit performance of SEK 192m, growth of 11.9%. Commenting on the results,...
11 February 2013
After announcing in September 2012 that it was exploring strategic options for its 60% stake in ICA, Ahold has announced that it will sell its stake in the business to Hakon Invest, which owns the remaining 40% in ICA. Sale to generate strong returns for Ahold Ahold said that the sale would generate SEK21.2 billion in cash, which includes ICA’s 2012 dividend of SEK1.2 billion. The company d...
11 February 2013
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07 February 2013
According to reports in Levensmiddelenkrant, Ahold is set to establish AH to Go in the Netherlands as a separate division within the company in order to enable the concept to ‘better meet the needs’ of its customers. Separation to give AH to Go ability to focus on its own offer Commenting on the reports a spokesperson for Ahold , Anoesjka Aspeslagh, said: “ Albert Heijn to Go distinguishes i...
31 January 2013
With the 47th Superbowl taking place next Sunday, February 3rd, the major US grocery retailers are focusing this week on maximising the trading opportunities. As the largest sporting event in the US, and one of the largest globally, what are the key focus areas for the retailers? Game themed flyers used almost universally With weekly flyers a key promotional tool for retailers in the US , m...
24 January 2013
Discussing various initiatives taken at Bol.com, Netherlands-based Ahold has said that their effect has provided a strong support to sales. At the same time, the company has announced a doubling in the size of the product range available through its Albert Heijn online store. A review of Bol.com's 2012 initiatives During the year Bol.com: Opened three specialist stores, which the compa...
17 January 2013
Sales at Scandinavian retailer ICA grew by a modest 0.3% in Q4, with net revenues of SEK 25m in the period. Adjusted for the divested Norwegian ICA Maxi stores, reported figures show growth of 3.6%. Full year performance Year-on-year revenues at Ahold affiliated ICA grew by 1.8% to 96.9m SEK in 2012. Adjusted figures allowing for the disposal of ICA Maxi stores in Norway  show growth of ...
17 January 2013
Netherlands-based Ahold has said in a trading statement that net sales rose by 5.1% in its fourth quarter, at constant exchange rates, to reach €7.8 billion. Strong performance seen in Netherlands and US The company said that in the US , during the fourth quarter, sales were up by 4.3%, in dollar terms, to reach US$6.1 billion (€4.7 billion). Comparable sales were up by 2.8%. At Ahold USA ...
03 January 2013
Our team of experts have identified five trends you need to be aware of in 2013 in our latest Special Analysis research. Looking ahead, we anticipate innovation to drive loyalty and value propositions, further fusion between online and offline channels, and an increased 'humanising' of brands. Living better for less The macro-economic backdrop will see global austerity...