Ahold Delhaize is a Netherlands-based international food retail and distribution company. Its operations include supermarkets, convenience stores, specialty stores and online grocery platforms, offering fresh food, packaged groceries, household products, health and beauty items, and related consumer goods. The company also operates pharmacy and liquor retail businesses in selected markets.
The company was formed in 2016 through the merger of Dutch retailer Koninklijke Ahold N.V. and Belgian retailer Delhaize Group. Ahold Delhaize serves customers primarily in the United States and Europe through brands including Albert Heijn, Delhaize, Food Lion, Stop & Shop, Hannaford, Giant Food, GIANT Company, Etos, Gall & Gall, Alfa Beta, Maxi and Mega Image.
In addition to its physical stores, Ahold Delhaize provides online ordering, home delivery and pickup services, supporting an omnichannel retail model. The company is headquartered in Zaandam, Netherlands. Frans Muller serves as president and chief executive officer.
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