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Food Lion, Hannaford enjoy strong Q4 sales
ZANDAAM, The Netherlands — Ahold Delhaize’s Delhaize America supermarket division had a strong 2106 fourth quarter, with comparable-store growth rising by 2.2% year over year with both Food Lion and Hannaford growing volumes significantly.
“In October, Food Lion implemented its ‘Easy, Fresh & Affordable’ initiative in 142 stores in the Charlotte market, with positive initial customer response especially in Fresh. Shelf price deflation was 1.7%, broadly in line with the previous quarter,” Ahold Delhaize stated in a news release.
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Ahold USA promotes Sussman to EVP merchandising
CARLISLE, Pa. — Ahold USA on Tuesday announced position changes or expansions for three of its executives. The company has appointed Stop & Shop New York Metro division president Andrew Sussman to the position of EVP merchandising. Sussman replaces Andrew Iacobucci, who has decided to leave the company for an opportunity outside of the retail grocery industry.