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13 May 2021
Ahold Delhaize saw net sales rise 5.8% to €18.3 bn in the first quarter, driven by its operations in Europe and its online channel. On a two-year comparable basis Ahold Delhaize said sales, excluding gas, increased 15.5% in the US, and by 18.1% in Europe. Comparable sales growth excluding gas stood at 4.2% in Q1, with the US seeing sales rise 1.7% and its European operations rising by 8.3%. Un...
06 May 2021
As Carrefour Belgium opens its first distribution centre following its partnership with Food-X technologies and Rewe and Albert Heijn trial new last mile delivery solutions, we round up ecommerce developments from across Europe. Carrefour Belgium’s new ecommerce DC starts operations Following on from its announcement in Q3 2020 , Carrefour Belgium’s new distribution centre, which was bui...
13 April 2021
In our latest report, we look at the initiatives retailers are putting in place as they strive to improve online grocery profitability following a year of accelerated growth. Five areas of focus for improved profitability  Following rapid growth last year, which saw grocery ecommerce sales almost double in the US to just under $70bn, in 2021 retailers are laser-focused on improving channel ...
22 March 2021
Ahold Delhaize’s The GIANT Company has opened its new urban-focused flagship in Philadelphia. We look at how the retailer has developed an innovative format for this city-centre location. A store for the community The 65,000 sq ft store is located on the second floor of a 25-floor residential tower in the heart of the city. Overlooking the Schuylkill River, the store is the centre-piece of ...
22 March 2021
As Albert Heijn and Selecta open their first unstaffed concept in offices in the Netherlands and announce plans to extend the service into Belgium, both Albert Heijn and Delhaize set out sustainable initiatives. Albert Heijn and Selecta to take unstaffed store to Belgium After the two companies announced plans for opening unstaffed stores in the Netherlands , Albert Heijn and Selecta hav...
09 March 2021
Dino Polska plans to continue its investment in sustainability, with a focus on renewable energy, while P&G launched its refillable bottles in the UK. Meanwhile, Aldi announced it has removed two million pieces of plastic from its private label Easter range, while Albert Heijn is set to switch to 100% wind energy to become more sustainable. Dino Polska to invest in renewable energy Poland-b...
04 March 2021
As Ahold Delhaize investigates opportunities for acquisitions in the US and sets out its new health and sustainability goals, we round up news from the retailer. Ahold Delhaize looking for acquisition targets… In an interview in the Financial Times, Ahold Delhaize’s chief executive, Frans Muller, has discussed the opportunities for the retailer to act as a consolidating force in the fragmen...
18 February 2021
Netherlands-based Ahold Delhaize reported net sales growth of 18.0%, to €19.6 bn (US$23.8 bn) in its fourth quarter. Group comparable sales rose 11.0%, excluding gasoline. Underlining the positive result of recent investment in its online operations, Ahold Delhaize reported net consumer online sales grew by 84.2% in the fourth quarter, aided by growth of 128.5% in the US alone. US: comparable ...
17 February 2021
The family that owns and operates Deen Supermarkten has decided to dissolve itself and sell its stores to three retailers, Albert Heijn, Vomar Voordeelmarkt and DekaMarkt. Deen Supermarkten to dissolve itself… Deen’s 80 will be sold to the three companies with 39 going to Albert Heijn, 22 to Vomar and 19 to DekMarkt. Deen’s owners have made the decision following the realisation of the ‘ si...
17 February 2021
The Giant Company is partnering with Swisslog to provide automation technology featuring AutoStore at its new GIANT Direct ecommerce fulfillment centre in Philadelphia, USA. Building an omnichannel supply chain This pilot comes as Ahold Delhaize continues to expand its ecommerce fulfilment capabilities as part of building a stronger omnichannel supply chain. Following the significant growth...