James McCann, who succeeded Carl Schlicker in the top role for Ahold USA, says the “Reshaping Retail” strategy can make Ahold “a great U.S. retailer.”
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Testing ground
A Hagerstown, Md., Martin’s store is testing a new look for its produce department. Ahold is also developing test concepts at a mock store near its Carlisle, Pa., headquarters.
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Nuts for private label
The Nature’s Promise natural and organic brand is leading private label innovation at Ahold. Featured departments in stores are moving from the back to alongside produce.
Daily bread
Ahold’s Simply Enjoy private label is being applied to new items in fresh with an upscale, “treat yourself” feel, officials said.
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Fruited plains
A worker at Giant’s Camp Hill, Pa., store stocks a display. Ahold officials say they are planning to makes their stores “famous for produce.”
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Driver’s seat
Stop & Shop New England president Joe Kelley (in car) and members of his team are celebrating the banner’s 100th birthday this year under the theme “fresh ideas.”
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Kitchen confidential
A cooking demonstration at Giant's Camp Hill, Pa., store features private brand products. Ahold officials believe the company can be "famous for private brand."
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All in
Ahold U.S. COO James McCann (right) wants to foster a culture of collaboration between employees at all levels of the company.
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Scan It
Ahold pioneered a self-scanning technology in Scan It. U.S. COO James McCann says the company today is intrigued with the potential inherent in wearable technology as a means to improve the shopping experience.
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Plus One
Ahold's stores are committed to improving everyday through a coaching framework known as "Plus One" which challenges workers to suggest ways their departments can improve one step on a scale of 10.
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Treat yourself
Ahold's Simply Enjoy label is expanding to new product categories that don't compete with existing brands.
