Flash ReportAhold First Quarter Coresight Research May 27, 2015 Executive Summary Dutch grocer Ahold posted 1Q sales up 14.9% as currency effects boosted reported revenues. Sales grew just 1.4% at constant exchange rates. Sales in the Netherlands were up 5.7% in the quarter, while USA sales were down 2.1% at constant rates. Underlying operating income fell 11.9%, with this measure down 7.7% in the US and down 5.7% in the Netherlands. Please Login to read the full report. Not a member? To access this content for free, register for a free account. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 23: Rite Aid To Close Almost 500 StoresEconomic Sentiment Turns Positive Ahead of Tariff Deadline; Plus, Department Store Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsThe CORE 3.0 Framework for Artificial Intelligence in RetailHoliday 2024: US Retail Wrap-Up—Apparel and Amazon Dominate Spending