Ahold Delhaize announces retirement of Kevin Holt, CEO Ahold Delhaize USA

November 16, 2022 Ahold Delhaize

Ahold Delhaize announces that Kevin Holt, CEO of Ahold Delhaize USA, plans to retire and step down from the Ahold Delhaize Management Board when his term expires at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of shareholders on April 12, 2023.

Whole & Free Foods Wins Peapod Digital Labs 2022 Incubator Program for Diverse-Owned Suppliers

November 14, 2022 Peapod Digital Labs 

Peapod Digital Labs (PDL), the digital, e-commerce and commercial engine for the companies of Ahold Delhaize USA, announced the winner of its 2022 Incubator Program for diverse-owned suppliers today. The program partners with certified, diverse-owned suppliers to identify opportunities for new, exceptional quality, private-labeled products.

Peapod Digital Labs to Expand Partnerships and Bring Media Network for Ahold Delhaize USA Brands In-House, Readying for Growth

October 20, 2022 Peapod Digital Labs

Peapod Digital Labs, the digital, e-commerce and commercial company of Ahold Delhaize USA, today announced plans to grow its media network – AD Retail Media – by building an end-to-end, in-house retail media business. AD Retail Media will harness Ahold Delhaize USA brands’ market presence and close customer connections to help consumer packaged goods (CPG) partners meaningfully engage a significant East Coast omnichannel customer base. Together, the brands of Ahold Delhaize USA operate more than 2,000 stores, process more than 23 million transactions per week, have nearly 24 million active loyalty card users and total more than $51 billion in annual sales.

Peapod Digital Labs Announces Private Brands Incubator Participants

September 2, 2022 Peapod Digital Labs

Peapod Digital Labs (PDL), the digital, e-commerce and commercial engine for the companies of Ahold Delhaize USA, announced the first cohort of brand participants in the company’s Incubator Program for diverse-owned suppliers, specifically targeting suppliers for its Private Brands portfolio. The Incubator is designed to develop new, exceptional quality, private-labeled products in partnership with certified, diverse-owned suppliers.

Ahold Delhaize USA Announces Leadership Transitions at The GIANT Company

August 24, 2022 Ahold Delhaize USA

Ahold Delhaize USA today announced that Nicholas Bertram, President, The GIANT Company, will leave the organization on Aug. 31 to pursue new opportunities. Upon Nick’s transition, John Ruane has been appointed interim president.