Ahold reaches agreement on divestment of Polish retail operation to Carrefour
December: Ahold announces agreement on the divestment of its retail operation in Poland to Carrefour through the sale of the shares of Ahold Polska Sp. z o.o. The transaction is valued at € 375 million, and consists of a cash consideration and assumed debt.
Ahold completes acquisition of nearly all Konmar supermarkets in the Netherlands
November: Ahold announces successful completion of the acquisition of nearly all Konmar stores in the Netherlands, the purchase of which had been agreed with Laurus Nederland B.V.
Ahold announces strategy for profitable growth
November: Ahold announces plans and financial targets resulting from its Retail Review, which are designed to accelerate identical sales growth, improve profit returns and strengthen the company’s foundation for future expansion, creating additional value for its shareholders.
Giant Food Stores to acquire stores from Clemens Markets Inc.
September: Ahold announces that its operating company, Giant Food Stores LLC of Carlisle, Pennsylvania, has entered into an agreement to acquire 14 suburban Philadelphia stores from Clemens Markets Inc. of Lansdale, Pennsylvania.
Ahold intends to divest 46 Tops stores in Northeast Ohio
July: Ahold announces decision to divest 46 Tops supermarkets in Northeast Ohio, United States.
Albert Heijn and Schuitema to acquire 29 Konmar stores
May: Ahold announces that its operating company Albert Heijn has entered into an asset purchase agreement to acquire 23 Konmar stores from Laurus Nederland B.V., of which three are franchise stores. Ahold’s consolidated subsidiary Schuitema will acquire another six Konmar stores, including one franchise store.
Dick Boer to join Ahold’s Corporate Executive Board
May: Ahold announces that Dick Boer, President and CEO of the Albert Heijn Arena, has been nominated for appointment by the Supervisory Board to the Ahold Corporate Executive Board. He assumes his responsibilities as acting Executive Board member with immediate effect.