Ahold Delhaize

Ahold Delhaize

Ahold Delhaize is a Dutch-Belgian multinational retail corporation, formed in July 2016 as a result of the merger between Ahold and Delhaize Group. The company operates supermarkets and e-commerce businesses. Its portfolio includes several well-known supermarket brands in the United States and Europe.

History

Ahold and Delhaize Group announced their merger plans in June 2015. The merger was completed after regulatory clearance in the United States and Europe. The new company, Ahold Delhaize, was listed on Euronext Amsterdam and Euronext Brussels.

Operations

Ahold Delhaize operates in several countries worldwide with a significant presence in the United States and Europe. The company's brands include Food Lion, Hannaford, Giant Food, and Stop & Shop in the United States, and Albert Heijn and Delhaize in Europe.

Corporate Governance

The company is governed by a Board of Directors and an Executive Committee, both of which include members from the former Ahold and Delhaize companies. The Board of Directors is responsible for the overall management of the company, while the Executive Committee is responsible for the company's strategy and operations.

Sustainability

Ahold Delhaize is committed to sustainability and has implemented several initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. These include reducing food waste, improving product packaging, and increasing the availability of sustainable products.

See Also

• List of supermarket chains in the United States
• List of supermarket chains in Europe