Strong Start to Fiscal Year 2025
Ahold Delhaize reported a strong first quarter, with net sales growing 5% to €23.3 billion, and underlying operating margin at 3.8%. Diluted underlying earnings per share rose by 4.6%.
U.S. Online Sales Growth
Online sales in the U.S. grew by 17.9%, with Food Lion reporting nearly 40% growth. This growth was supported by expanded delivery options and partnerships with DoorDash and Instacart.
Integration of Profi
Completion of the first quarter with Profi integrated into the portfolio, adding over 1,700 stores to the European footprint and contributing over €3 billion to sales throughout 2025.
Loyalty Program Enhancements
Ahold Delhaize's loyalty programs saw significant improvements, with U.S. brands delivering over 3.2 billion personalized offers, a year-over-year increase of 25%.
Food Lion's Consistent Growth
Food Lion achieved 50 consecutive quarters of comparable store sales growth, with strong online performance and significant community engagement through initiatives like Food Lion Feeds.