Insight Report 9 minutes PremiumAhold 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. This report is for paying subscribers only. Already a paying subscriber? Please log in to see the entire report.If you wish to learn more about our subscription plans and become a paying subscriber, click here. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: November 2023 China Retail Sales: Growth Continues To StrengthenUS Apparel and Footwear Private Label: Consumer Attitudes and Inflation Present OpportunitiesWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 46: Avon Calling!Industry Insights: Decoding Shein and Temu