Jan 16, 2009
Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Ahold today announced consolidated net sales of EUR 6.6 billion for the fourth quarter ending December 28, 2008. Compared to the fourth quarter of 2007, net sales increased by 12.9% and increased by 5.9% at constant exchange rates.
For the full year, net sales were EUR 25.7 billion, 3.3% higher compared to 2007. At constant exchange rates, net sales were up 6.9%.
In the fourth quarter Ahold had a solid sales performance in all of its major markets, with strong holiday sales in the United States and the Netherlands.
