Insight ReportAhold Delhaize: A Timeline of Key Events Coresight Research November 29, 2018 Executive SummaryThis is the fourth report in our Retailers’ Timelines series. In this report, we chronicle key events in Ahold Delhaize’s recent history. The period between 2016 and 2018 saw the merger of retail giants Ahold and Delhaize, with the companies devising strategies to realize synergies. Since the announcement of the merger, Ahold Delhaize has made significant divestments in order to comply with competition regulations imposed by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Belgian Competition Authority (BCA). Ahold Delhaize’s key strategies for 2018 include improving and expanding its store network, upgrading its digital capabilities and enhancing its omnichannel offering. The company has made significant investments in remodeling stores under the Food Lion banner ($168 million) and the Giant Food banner ($22 million) in 2018. Frans Muller took over as CEO of Ahold Delhaize on July 1, 2018, after the position was vacated by Dick Boer. Click here to read our full collection of Retailers’ Timelines. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: High-Tech Retailing—Four Technologies That Retailers Can Use to Enchant Consumers: Insights from the Retail Track at CES 2025The Evolving Supply Chain Landscape: Tariffs, Holiday 2025, and What’s Next: Insights Presented by Deborah Weinswig at The Lead SummitFour Technologies Retailers Can Use to Enchant Consumers: Insights Presented at CES 2025Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 36: UK Sees 25% Fewer Closures Year Over Year
