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Retail Business Services Partners with Other Ahold Delhaize USA Companies, Venture Café Cambridge to Launch Third Annual Start-Up Immersion Program

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Thursday, March 18, 2021

Likewise, the program has helped Ahold Delhaize USA companies with innovation discovery.

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  • Likewise, the program has helped Ahold Delhaize USA companies with innovation discovery.
  • The program will combine the best of Venture Caf Cambridges programming prowess with exclusive access inside the grocery retail ecosystem.
  • Retail Business Services, LLC, is the services company of Ahold Delhaize USA, currently providing services to five East Coast grocery brands,including Food Lion, The GIANT Company, Giant Food,Hannafordand Stop & Shop.
  • At Venture Caf Cambridge, we support entrepreneurs of all stages and industries in the City of Cambridge and beyond.

Ahold Delhaize share buyback update

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Tuesday, March 16, 2021

Zaandam, the Netherlands, March 16, 2021 Ahold Delhaize has repurchased 1,510,900 of Ahold Delhaize common shares in the period from March 8, 2021 up to and including March 12, 2021.

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  • Zaandam, the Netherlands, March 16, 2021 Ahold Delhaize has repurchased 1,510,900 of Ahold Delhaize common shares in the period from March 8, 2021 up to and including March 12, 2021.
  • The shares were repurchased at an average price of 22.79 per share for a total consideration of 34.4 million.
  • These repurchases were made as part of the 1 billion share buyback program announced on November 4, 2020.
  • The total number of shares repurchased under this program to date is 12,879,500 common shares for a total consideration of 297.3 million.

Retail Business Services Announces Scholarships for 20 Black-Owned Suppliers

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021

For 40 years, the team at Tuck has partnered with organizations like Retail Business Services to deliver high-impact business education programs that support the growth of participants and their companies.

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  • For 40 years, the team at Tuck has partnered with organizations like Retail Business Services to deliver high-impact business education programs that support the growth of participants and their companies.
  • Scholarships will cover costs for recipients to enroll in a program based on the size and needs of their business.
  • Retail Business Services, LLC, is the services company of Ahold Delhaize USA, currently providing services to five East Coast grocery brands, including Food Lion, The GIANT Company, Giant Food, Hannaford and Stop & Shop.
  • Retail Business Services leverages the scale of the local brands to drive synergies and provides industry-leading expertise, insights and analytics to local brands to support their strategies with services including Information Technology, Pharmacy Services, Not for Resale, Store Services, Financial Services, Legal Services, Communications, Supply Chain and People Systems and Services.

Ahold Delhaize share buyback update

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, March 9, 2021

Zaandam, the Netherlands, March 9, 2021 Ahold Delhaize has repurchased 1,693,300 of Ahold Delhaize common shares in the period from March 1, 2021 up to and including March 5, 2021.

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  • Zaandam, the Netherlands, March 9, 2021 Ahold Delhaize has repurchased 1,693,300 of Ahold Delhaize common shares in the period from March 1, 2021 up to and including March 5, 2021.
  • The shares were repurchased at an average price of 21.93 per share for a total consideration of 37.1 million.
  • These repurchases were made as part of the 1 billion share buyback program announced on November 4, 2020.
  • The total number of shares repurchased under this program to date is 11,368,600 common shares for a total consideration of 262.9 million.

Ahold Delhaize share buyback update

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021

Zaandam, the Netherlands, March 2, 2021 Ahold Delhaize has repurchased 1,679,200 of Ahold Delhaize common shares in the period from February 22, 2021 up to and including February 26, 2021.

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  • Zaandam, the Netherlands, March 2, 2021 Ahold Delhaize has repurchased 1,679,200 of Ahold Delhaize common shares in the period from February 22, 2021 up to and including February 26, 2021.
  • The shares were repurchased at an average price of 22.12 per share for a total consideration of 37.1 million.
  • These repurchases were made as part of the 1 billion share buyback program announced on November 4, 2020.
  • The total number of shares repurchased under this program to date is 9,675,300 common shares for a total consideration of 225.7 million.

The GIANT Company and Rodale Institute Announce New Partnership

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Thursday, February 25, 2021

Rodale Institutes 333-acre experimental farm, which conducts research into regenerative organic agriculture as well as farmer training and education opportunities, is headquartered in Kutztown, Pa. As part of the partnership, The GIANT Company will support three key initiatives of Rodale Institute centered around farm consulting, farmer training, and research.

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  • Rodale Institutes 333-acre experimental farm, which conducts research into regenerative organic agriculture as well as farmer training and education opportunities, is headquartered in Kutztown, Pa. As part of the partnership, The GIANT Company will support three key initiatives of Rodale Institute centered around farm consulting, farmer training, and research.
  • Rodale Institute is proud to have a retail partner in The GIANT Company, who provides food for so many in our home state, said Jeff Moyer, Rodale Institute Chief Executive Officer.
  • With this partnership, The GIANT Company and Rodale Institute are cultivating that growth and joining us in promoting a healthier, greener Pennsylvania economy.
  • Founded in 1923 in Carlisle, Pa., The GIANT Company family of brands includes GIANT, MARTIN'S, GIANT Heirloom Market, GIANT Direct and MARTINS Direct.

Retail Business Services Marks Black History Month with $50,000 in Donations to Support Black Education

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Throughout the month, associatesare invited tolearn aboutthe history, achievements and central role of the Black community in our country and world.

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  • Throughout the month, associatesare invited tolearn aboutthe history, achievements and central role of the Black community in our country and world.
  • While Retail Business ServicesrecognizesBlack History Monthannually, it takes on an especiallysignificantmeaning this year as we continue to learn from one another and unite against racial injustice, said Roger Wheeler, President, Retail Business Services.
  • These donations arepart of a previous $5 million commitment to support racial equality that Retail Business Services made in collaboration with other Ahold Delhaize USA companies in June 2020.
  • Retail Business Services, LLC, is the services company of Ahold Delhaize USA, currently providing services to five East Coast grocery brands,including Food Lion, The GIANT Company, Giant Food, Hannaford and Stop & Shop.

Ahold Delhaize share buyback update

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, February 23, 2021

Zaandam, the Netherlands, February 23, 2021 Ahold Delhaize has repurchased 1,213,300 of Ahold Delhaize common shares in the period from February 15, 2021 up to and including February 19, 2021.

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  • Zaandam, the Netherlands, February 23, 2021 Ahold Delhaize has repurchased 1,213,300 of Ahold Delhaize common shares in the period from February 15, 2021 up to and including February 19, 2021.
  • The shares were repurchased at an average price of 23.05 per share for a total consideration of 28 million.
  • These repurchases were made as part of the 1 billion share buyback program announced on November 4, 2020.
  • The total number of shares repurchased under this program to date is 7,996,100 common shares for a total consideration of 188.6 million.

The GIANT Company to Open Two-Level Urban Flagship Store in Philadelphia March 19

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Thursday, February 18, 2021

Our Riverwalk store celebrates this transformation, offering an elevated omnichannel grocery experience unlike anything Philadelphia has ever seen, said Nicholas Bertram, president, The GIANT Company.

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  • Our Riverwalk store celebrates this transformation, offering an elevated omnichannel grocery experience unlike anything Philadelphia has ever seen, said Nicholas Bertram, president, The GIANT Company.
  • The company also announced Jessica Fischer, a 22-year veteran of The GIANT Company, as manager of the Riverwalk store.
  • The Riverwalk store will be The GIANT Companys fifth location to open in Philadelphia, joining its Grant Avenue GIANT and three GIANT Heirloom Markets.
  • Founded in 1923 in Carlisle, Pa., The GIANT Company family of brands includes GIANT, MARTIN'S, GIANT Heirloom Market, GIANT Direct and MARTINS Direct.

Giant Food Introduces Shelf Labels to Spotlight Products Owned by Minority Businesses

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Monday, December 21, 2020

LANDOVER, Md., Dec. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Giant Food , the leading greater Washington D.C. regional grocery chain, is helping customers identify products owned by minority based businesses through updated shelf labels.

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  • LANDOVER, Md., Dec. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Giant Food , the leading greater Washington D.C. regional grocery chain, is helping customers identify products owned by minority based businesses through updated shelf labels.
  • Starting next month, all 164 Giant stores will feature the shelf labels, informing shoppers of products offered by businesses that are Women, Black, Asian-Indian, Hispanic, LGBT, Asian-Pacific, or Veteran owned.
  • Over 3,100 products in Giant stores will feature the updated shelf labels, owned by 218 businesses in Giant's network of vendor partnerships.
  • "Giant Food is proud to better highlight our diverse suppliers," said Ira Kress, President of Giant Food.