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J.D. Power study finds surge in retail health services

J.D. Power study finds surge in retail health services

TROY, Mich. — The great national experiment with delivering primary care services such as vaccinations, routine screenings and physical exams through retail pharmacies has reached a critical milestone. According to the J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Pharmacy Study, released Wednesday, more than half (51%) of retail pharmacy customers have used health and wellness services during the

Ahold Delhaize posts sales gains in Q4

Ahold Delhaize posts sales gains in Q4

ZAANDAM, the Netherlands — Ahold Delhaize reported that its global net sales rose by nearly 13% to 19.6 billion euros ($23.7 billion) in the fourth quarter, fueled by strong online and comparable store sales gains. “We are pleased with the underlying Q4 performance in both the U.S. and Europe,” Ahold Delhaize president and CEO Frans

Ahold Delhaize to promote healthier food

Ahold Delhaize to promote healthier food

LANDOVER, Md. – With the goal of selling more healthy food, Ahold Delhaize USA is working with the nonprofit Partnership for a Healthier America on an initiative to get more nutritious food into shoppers’ baskets. The partners on October 7 unveiled a commitment to increase healthier food sales and disclose the percentage of healthy food

Stop & Shop drops King Kullen acquisition

Stop & Shop drops King Kullen acquisition

BETHPAGE, N.Y. — Ahold Delhaize said Wednesday that its Stop & Shop division’s planned acquisition of King Kullen Grocer Co. is off. A joint decision was made to terminate the acquisition deal because an agreement about terms of the deal could not be reached, Ahold Delhaize said in a statement. The initial announcement of the proposed merger

Ahold Delhaize sees sales gain in Q3

Ahold Delhaize sees sales gain in Q3

ZAANDAM, the Netherlands — Ahold Delhaize reported that online sales gains and a solid performance in U.S. stores helped drive increased sales for the third quarter. “We saw a strong overall performance at our U.S. brands, particularly at Food Lion and Hannaford,” Ahold Delhaize president and chief executive officer Frans Muller said in a statement.

Ahold Delhaize USA commits to sustainability

Ahold Delhaize USA commits to sustainability

SALISBURY, N.C. — Ahold Delhaize USA has made a new commitment to making its products and packaging more sustainable. The company said Thursday that each of its local brands — including Food Lion, Giant Food, GIANT/MARTIN’S, Hannaford, Peapod and Stop & Shop — has adopted a new policy regarding the chemicals used in products and

Stop & Shop remodels 21 stores on Long Island

Stop & Shop remodels 21 stores on Long Island

QUINCY, Mass. —  Stop & Shop  has given a new look to 21 stores on Long Island, N.Y. The new look comes with a $133 million capital investment to improve the in-store experience for local customers, with a focus on delivering more fresh, healthy, and convenient options, plus lower prices on items throughout the store.