Ahold Delhaize announces that Albert Heijn completes acquisition of DEEN and starts converting stores
13 September 2021 - 8:45AM
Ahold Delhaize announces that Albert Heijn completes acquisition of
DEEN and starts converting stores
Zaandam, the Netherlands, September 13, 2021 – Ahold Delhaize
announces today that Albert Heijn, its market leader in the
Netherlands, has completed the transaction for the acquisition of
DEEN with Vomar Voordeelmarkt and DekaMarkt. This also marks the
start of the conversion of the 38 DEEN stores in Noord-Holland,
Flevoland, Gelderland and Overijssel to Albert Heijn stores. Soon,
customers of these stores will find the best of both worlds: all
the delights of Albert Heijn and the goodness of DEEN. The first
store will open in Avenhorn on 22 September. Marit van Egmond, CEO
Albert Heijn, said, ‘Albert Heijn and DEEN are cut from the same
cloth. We both have been household names in many Dutch homes for
generations – DEEN for 88 and Albert Heijn for almost 135 years.
Indeed, it is an honour that we have been mandated to continue
operations at the 38 DEEN stores, the flower shop and the
distribution centre. This is a major boost to our desire to always
be there for our customers, no matter where they need us, including
in Noord-Holland where most DEEN stores are located. I look forward
to working with our new colleagues.’ Wouter Kolk, CEO Ahold
Delhaize Europe & Indonesia: “I’m proud of the fact that we
were able to achieve this transaction with the three partners so we
can serve the DEEN customers in the best possible way together with
DekaMarkt, Vomar and Albert Heijn. Hereby a warm welcome to our new
colleagues.” The intention of DEEN to sell the DEEN supermarkets
was announced on 16 February 2021 and approved by the Netherlands
Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) on 9 July 2021. Financial
details have not been released and Group financial guidance remains
unchanged.
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About Ahold
DelhaizeAhold Delhaize is one of the world’s largest
food retail groups and a leader in both supermarkets and
e-commerce. Its family of great local brands serves 54 million
customers each week, both in stores and online, in the United
States, Europe, and Indonesia. Together, these brands employ more
than 410,000 associates in 7,137 grocery and specialty stores and
include the top online retailer in the Benelux and the leading
online grocers in the Benelux and the United
States. Ahold Delhaize brands are at the forefront of
sustainable retailing, sourcing responsibly, supporting local
communities and helping customers make healthier choices. The
company’s focus on four growth drivers – drive omnichannel growth,
elevate healthy and sustainable, cultivate best talent and
strengthen operational excellence – is helping to fulfil its
purpose, achieve its vision and prepare its brands and businesses
for tomorrow. Headquartered in Zaandam, the
Netherlands, Ahold Delhaize is listed on the Euronext
Amsterdam and Brussels stock exchanges (ticker: AD) and its
American Depositary Receipts are traded on the over-the-counter
market in the U.S. and quoted on the OTCQX International
marketplace (ticker: ADRNY). For more information, please
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