Ahold United States

Ahold Delhaize, a Dutch company, began operating in the US in 1970. Nowadays, the business manages 1973 stores in the country. Furthermore, Ahold Delhaize USA is constantly investing in developing its e-commerce solutions for its banners.

Ahold Delhaize USA owns and runs the following banners:

• Food Lion
• Giant
• Giant Martini
• Hannaford
• Stop & Shop

The business owns the following subsidiaries:

• Peapod: an online grocery store
• Peapod Digital Labs: a service company developing e-commerce engines and strategies for the group
• Retail Business Services: a service company that provides services to all the banners under Ahold Delhaize USA

In 2021, Ahold Delhaize’s turnover reached € 43.7 billion, up by 15.6% compared to 2020, and it currently employs 410 000 people.

Ahold Delhaize owns several distribution centres. The company is constantly investing in its shipping and transportation in order to reduce costs and improve efficiency. Ahold Delhaize works with different carriers to  manage the supply chain operations.For dry and frozen commodities, Ahold Delhaize has partnered with C&S Wholesale Grocers which sources and handles supply chain operations. 

Ahold Delhaize USA has been active in supporting communities in the country. Indeed, the company has been collecting donations at its stores on behalf of the American Red Cross for the victims of Hurricane Dorian. Furthermore, the company has provided supplies and food items to those affected. 

UPDATES ON AHOLD DELHAIZE USA ON 24/06/2020

Ahold Delhaize USA is investing € 424 million for the construction of 2 automated frozen warehouses which will be serving its different stores in Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. This measure is part of Ahold Delhaize USA’s project to improve its supply chain. The company a;so intends to purchase 3 warehouses from C&S Wholesale Grocers and lease 2 other facilities. The business will thus be able to provide more fresh products to its stores. 

UPDATES ON AHOLD DELHAIZE USA ON 24/02/2021

Ahold Delhaize USA’s turnover from online sales grew by 130 % in 2021.

The company has also been working on providing healthier options under its own brands, recognising customers’ demand for healthy products. Ahold Delhaize USA is collaborating with Partnership for a Healthier America.

Moreover, Ahold Delhaize is intent on being more transparent towards its clients. The company is now sourcing fully sustainable seafood, coffee, tea, palm oil, etc. The focus is also on sustainable packaging. 

In February Ahold Delhazie announced that it will be building an e-commerce facility of 124000 sq.ft in Philadelphia. It is expected to start operating in November 2021. The new facility will help to improve its online business, handling 15000 orders each week.