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: Economic Sentiment Climbs; Walmart Overtakes Lowe’s in Home-Improvement Sector: US Consumer Survey InsightsThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 29: US Holiday, Back to School and Prime DayHoliday 2025: The Last Mile—Tariff-Driven Early Buying To Ease Peak Season Shipping RushEarnings Insights 4Q24, Week 2: Columbia Sportswear, Mondelēz and Tapestry See Sales Growth; Clorox, Estée Lauder and PepsiCo Report Declines