Ahold Delhaize USA convened about 400 leaders from its East Coast brands – Food Lion, Giant Food, The Giant Co. and Stop & Shop – along with top supplier partners for its first Supplier Summit, held May 19‑20 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The event focused on driving shared growth, winning with omnichannel customers and delivering local impact at scale.
“Suppliers play a critical role in helping our brands deliver value and great customer experiences every day,” said Keith Nicks, chief commercial and digital officer for Ahold Delhaize USA.
“By coming together in this way, we were able to create a dialogue on the approaches and mindset needed to partner effectively so that, together, we can unlock what’s next for our businesses and for customers.”
Sessions explored retail media and agentic commerce, highlighting AD Retail Media’s platform for connecting brands and shoppers across digital and in‑store touchpoints. Discussions also covered health and sustainability, including a new product carbon footprint tool to be adopted across the Ahold Delhaize global brand portfolio. The company recognized the 20th anniversary of Guiding Stars, its science‑based nutrition guidance program that helps its brands’ more than 26 million weekly omnichannel customers make informed choices.
Through a directed donation to Feeding America tied to a supplier‑supported evening event, Ahold Delhaize USA contributed the equivalent of 500,000 meals to local communities served by its brands.
“This donation showcases what we can accomplish together when we align around shared values,” Nicks added. “Our suppliers are not only essential partners in our businesses; they help us extend our impact where it matters most, whether on a shelf or in a local community.”
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About Ahold Delhaize USA
Ahold Delhaize USA is a division of international food retailer Ahold Delhaize. Its U.S. family of brands includes Food Lion, The Giant Co., Giant Food, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. The company is the largest grocery retail group on the East Coast and the fourth largest in the nation, serving 26 million omnichannel customers each week.