Stop & Shop and Giant-Landover supermarkets introduce new look and logos
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Thursday, August 21: Ahold announces a new store look and logos for its Stop & Shop and Giant-Landover supermarkets in the United States. The introduction is part of a series of new initiatives designed to enhance the customer store experience with new prepared foods assortment, an expanded private label offering, updated store signage and décor, new shopping technology and customer websites.
"Today’s announcement is a further step in Ahold’s global strategy to create powerful local consumer brands..." said Ahold CEO John Rishton.
Ahold announces leadership appointments
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Thursday, July 10: Ahold announces important changes to its corporate and operating company leadership. Lawrence Benjamin, Chief Operating Officer Ahold USA is nominated by the Supervisory Board for appointment to the Ahold Corporate Executive Board. His appointment will be proposed at the next General Meeting of Shareholders. Carl Schlicker, current President and CEO of Giant-Carlisle, has been appointed President and CEO of Stop & Shop/Giant-Landover, succeeding José Alvarez. Sander van der Laan, current Executive Vice President Marketing and Merchandising for Albert Heijn, has been appointed President and CEO of Giant-Carlisle.
Ahold completes sale of majority interest in Schuitema to CVC
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Monday, June 30: Ahold announces that it has successfully completed the sale of its 73.2 percent interest in Schuitema N.V. to private equity firm CVC Capital Partners.
Wednesday, April 23: Ahold announces agreement on the sale of its 73.2 percent interest in Schuitema N.V. to private equity firm CVC Capital Partners. As part of the transaction, Ahold will obtain a 20 percent indirect interest in Schuitema without supervisory board representation. The acquired stores are to be converted into Albert Heijn stores.