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Amsterdam-based Ahold and Brussels-based Delhaize confirmed they are in the early stages of discussing a merger that would create a giant food retail entity.
The confirmations, which came in similarly worded statements from both companies, fol...
Ahold USA on Wednesday said it had made several new executive appointments — including new SVPs responsible for merchandising, healthy living and communications — as part of its previously announced plan to restructure its central support organiz...
Delhaize Group on Wednesday said U.S. sales continued to improve despite a “meaningful” dip in inflation during the fiscal first quarter.
Overall U.S. revenues were up by 3.2% in the quarter to $4.4 billion, paced by 2.5% comparable store sale...
New roles, new challenges face these industry leaders
Kevin Holt of Delhaize, Sue Klug of Unified Grocers, Ian McLeod of Bi-Lo Holdings, Chris Sherrell of Fresh Thyme and David Smith of Associated Wholesale Grocers.
Ahold’s Giant-Carlisle division said Tuesday that it would increase its starting associate wage to $9 per hour beginning in June. The company will also increase the hourly wage for current associates to a minimum of $9 an hour.
“Our associates...
Food Lion will close three stores in the greater Raleigh, N.C., market, Delhaize America officials told SN Friday.
All three stores set for closure — in Dunn, Fayetteville and Goldsboro, N.C. — were underperforming locations with expiring leas...