Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize N.V. Overview
Pro stress-test →Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize operates retail food stores and e-commerce in the Netherlands, the United States, and internationally. It operates its supermarkets, convenience stores, and online stores under the Albert, Albert Heijn, Alfa Beta Vassilopoulos, bol, Delhaize, ENA, Food Lion, Gall & Gall, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford, Maxi, Mega Image, Stop & Shop, and Super Indo brands.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →The company was formed from the 2016 merger of Ahold and Delhaize Group. Ahold Delhaize operates 2,017 stores in the United States (60.7% of net sales) with a significant presence across Europe. Ahold Delhaize USA unveiled Edge, a proprietary retail media platform built for grocery, launching January 2026 to boost CPG engagement and ad performance.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →Ahold Delhaize is one of the world leaders in retailing. Primary competitors include Carrefour, Metro, Colruyt Group, and Albertsons in North America. The company competes on scale, brand portfolio, digital capabilities, and supply chain efficiency in highly fragmented European markets and consolidated U.S. grocery sector.
Industry Context
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize N.V. operates in Grocery Stores / Retail Food Distribution.
Key facts
Founded: 1867 · Headquarters: Zaandam, Netherlands · Employees: 390,000 · Revenue: $92.1B · Market cap: $31.0B