1989
- Albert Heijn retires after 27 years and is succeeded as President by Pierre Everaert, the first non-family member to hold the position.
1988
- Ahold acquires its third U.S. supermarket chain, Finast, in Ohio.
1987
- Queen Beatrix of The Netherlands awards Ahold the designation "Royal" on its 100th anniversary
1981
- Ahold acquires its second U.S. supermarket company, Carlisle-based Giant Food Stores