Delhaize Group

Ahold Delhaize USA Names Marc Stolzman Chief Sustainability Officer

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

SALISBURY, N.C., Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ahold Delhaize USA today announced that Marc Stolzman has been named the Chief Sustainability Officer for Ahold Delhaize USA, reporting to JJ Fleeman, CEO of Ahold Delhaize USA.

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  • SALISBURY, N.C., Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ahold Delhaize USA today announced that Marc Stolzman has been named the Chief Sustainability Officer for Ahold Delhaize USA, reporting to JJ Fleeman, CEO of Ahold Delhaize USA.
  • In this role, Marc will oversee all aspects of health and sustainability for the U.S. businesses, including strategy and goal setting, in alignment with Ahold Delhaize global sustainability ambitions and commitments, as well as all U.S. regulatory, compliance and financial reporting.
  • “I look forward to working with each of the U.S. brands, which are already leaders in sustainability, as well as our suppliers and partners, as we together pursue our passion for empowering healthier people and a healthier planet.”
    Before joining Ahold Delhaize USA, Marc served as President of Kymeta Corporation and also served as CFO before his promotion.
  • He is based in Ahold Delhaize USA’s Quincy, Mass., office.

Ahold Delhaize USA Sells Meat Processing Facilities to Cargill

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

SALISBURY, N.C., Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ahold Delhaize USA today announced its Infinity Meat Solutions subsidiaries have sold two meat processing facilities in North Kingstown, R.I., and Camp Hill, Penn., to Cargill as Ahold Delhaize USA companies focus investments in their omnichannel businesses.

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  • SALISBURY, N.C., Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ahold Delhaize USA today announced its Infinity Meat Solutions subsidiaries have sold two meat processing facilities in North Kingstown, R.I., and Camp Hill, Penn., to Cargill as Ahold Delhaize USA companies focus investments in their omnichannel businesses.
  • “As our brands focus on being the leading omnichannel grocery retailers in our markets, we have made the decision to sell these facilities so that we can continue to be intentional about our investments in the U.S. as we drive growth,” said JJ Fleeman, CEO, Ahold Delhaize USA.
  • “By aligning these facilities with a company that specializes in meat production, we can continue to provide quality products to our brands’ customers and increase our focus on being leading omnichannel retailers.”
    Cargill team members already staff both facilities, which will continue to provide packaged meat products to Ahold Delhaize USA brands in the Northeast.

Badger Technologies and Stop & Shop Introduce ‘Selfies with Marty the Robot’ Promotion at National Retail Federation Show to Fight School Hunger

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Marty’s presence in a large majority of Stop & Shop stores strengthens operational efficiencies and helps Stop & Shop serve those in need.

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  • Marty’s presence in a large majority of Stop & Shop stores strengthens operational efficiencies and helps Stop & Shop serve those in need.
  • Everyone in attendance is invited to visit Badger Technologies/Jabil (Booth 4375) and take a selfie with Marty.
  • “We are grateful to work with Badger Technologies and Jabil to support our School Food Pantry Program throughout New York City.
  • Marty robots also keep busy at nearly 400 Stop & Shop stores supporting an expanding list of in-store duties.

Ahold Delhaize USA to Sell FreshDirect to Getir

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ahold Delhaize USA announced it has entered into an agreement to sell its FreshDirect business to Getir , a pioneer in ultrafast grocery delivery operating in key markets in the U.S. and globally.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ahold Delhaize USA announced it has entered into an agreement to sell its FreshDirect business to Getir , a pioneer in ultrafast grocery delivery operating in key markets in the U.S. and globally.
  • Following a thorough review, Ahold Delhaize USA made the decision to sell the FreshDirect business to focus investments in its omnichannel businesses.
  • “This was a difficult decision, especially given FreshDirect’s rich history in the New York City area,” said JJ Fleeman, CEO, Ahold Delhaize USA.
  • Founded in New York City in 2002, FreshDirect was acquired by Ahold Delhaize USA in January 2021.

Ahold Delhaize USA Names John Ruane as President, The GIANT Company

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Thursday, July 20, 2023

SALISBURY, N.C., July 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ahold Delhaize USA today announced that John Ruane has been named president of The GIANT Company.

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  • SALISBURY, N.C., July 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ahold Delhaize USA today announced that John Ruane has been named president of The GIANT Company.
  • “We have been fortunate to have John lead The GIANT Company as interim president during a time of transition, and we are excited about this next step in his career,” said JJ Fleeman, chief executive officer, Ahold Delhaize USA.
  • He later joined Pathmark and held positions of increasing responsibility at retail and in merchandising before joining Ahold Delhaize USA companies in 2011 and The GIANT Company in 2018.
  • “I’m honored and grateful for the opportunity to serve as president of The GIANT Company,” Ruane said.

Former Coca-Cola Leader Capri Brixey Joins Insite AI Leadership Team

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Insite AI , an AI and strategy partner for large consumer brands, today announced that Capri Brixey, formerly in leadership at The Coca-Cola Company and Keurig Dr Pepper, has joined the company as its executive vice president, strategy consulting.

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  • Insite AI , an AI and strategy partner for large consumer brands, today announced that Capri Brixey, formerly in leadership at The Coca-Cola Company and Keurig Dr Pepper, has joined the company as its executive vice president, strategy consulting.
  • Brixey joins a growing team of industry veterans at Insite AI who come from retailers and brands including Walmart, PepsiCo, Mars, Target, Kroger and Albertsons Companies, as well as technology and consulting companies like Aptos, dunnhumby, Nielsen and Microsoft.
  • Prior to joining Insite AI, Brixey served as vice president of sales and customer leadership at The Coca Cola Company, where she was named as a 2022 Senior-Level Leader in the Top Women in Convenience awards by Convenience Store News.
  • Brixey has also been recognized for her leadership in collaborative business planning with top retailers across multiple channels and formats, where she will continue to thrive in her role at Insite AI.

Ahold Delhaize announces the nomination of a new member to its Supervisory Board

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Zaandam, the Netherlands, February 28, 2023 – Ahold Delhaize today announces the nomination of Julia Vander Ploeg for appointment to Ahold Delhaize’s Supervisory Board.

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  • Zaandam, the Netherlands, February 28, 2023 – Ahold Delhaize today announces the nomination of Julia Vander Ploeg for appointment to Ahold Delhaize’s Supervisory Board.
  • The Supervisory Board will propose the appointment to the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Shareholders on April 12, 2023.
  • Peter Agnefjäll, Chair of the Supervisory Board: “We are delighted to propose Julia Vander Ploeg for appointment to the Supervisory Board.
  • Peter Agnefjäll: “We would like to thank Bala for his valuable contributions over the past two years to Ahold Delhaize.

Ahold Delhaize commences 2023 share buyback program

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Monday, January 2, 2023

Zaandam, the Netherlands, January 2, 2023 – Ahold Delhaize today commences the €1 billion share buyback program announced on November 9, 2022 and expects to complete the program before the end of 2023.

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  • Zaandam, the Netherlands, January 2, 2023 – Ahold Delhaize today commences the €1 billion share buyback program announced on November 9, 2022 and expects to complete the program before the end of 2023.
  • The purpose of the program is to reduce the capital of Ahold Delhaize, by cancelling all or part of the common shares acquired through the program.
  • Ahold Delhaize is committed to the share buyback program, but the program is subject to changes in corporate activities, such as but not limited to material M&A activity.
  • Ahold Delhaize will provide regular updates on the progress of the program by means of press releases.

Stop & Shop Raises $1.7 Million For The American Cancer Society to Fight Breast Cancer

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

QUINCY, Mass., Dec. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stop & Shop is proud to announce that it has collected and donated more than $1.7 million for the American Cancer Society to support the fight against breast cancer.

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  • QUINCY, Mass., Dec. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stop & Shop is proud to announce that it has collected and donated more than $1.7 million for the American Cancer Society to support the fight against breast cancer.
  • “For over a decade, Stop & Shop has been a remarkable partner in supporting the American Cancer Society’s vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone,” said Anthony Marino, Executive Vice President of the American Cancer Society.
  • Thanks to partners like Stop & Shop, a breast cancer diagnosis does not come without hope, and the breast cancer journey is not one that is traveled alone.
  • The American Cancer Society is a global grassroots force of 1.5 million volunteers dedicated to saving lives, celebrating lives, and leading the fight for a world without cancer.

Ahold Delhaize announces closing of upsized €1.5 billion Sustainability-Linked Revolving Credit Facility

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Monday, December 12, 2022

Specifically, the Facility includes three sustainability KPIs to reduce Ahold Delhaize’s carbon emissions within its own operations (scope 1 and 2) , reduce food waste and help customers make healthier choices .

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  • Specifically, the Facility includes three sustainability KPIs to reduce Ahold Delhaize’s carbon emissions within its own operations (scope 1 and 2) , reduce food waste and help customers make healthier choices .
  • The Facility also includes the opportunity to add scope 3 carbon emissions reduction performance targets by 2025.
  • Ahold Delhaize will report progress on its performance targets in its annual reports.
  • ABN AMRO Bank N.V. and Société Générale acted as Coordinators and Sustainability Coordinators on the Facility.