The new parent company will be for all of Ahold Delhaize's U.S. companies, including local brands, Stop & Shop, Food Lion, Giant, Hannaford, Giant/Martin’s and Peapod, as well as its retail business services.
Ahold Delhaize, the Netherlands, announced the creation of Ahold Delhaize USA, the parent company for all of Ahold Delhaize's U.S. companies, including its local brands, Stop & Shop, Food Lion, Giant, Hannaford, Giant/Martin’s and Peapod, as well as retail business services (RBS), a U.S. shared services company providing support to the brands, effective Jan. 1, 2018.
Ahold Delhaize USA will be led by Kevin Holt, chief executive officer Ahold Delhaize USA, effective January 1, 2018, and Frans Muller, deputy CEO Ahold Delhaize and chief integration officer, will serves as acting COO Delhaize America.