Food Lion Feeds, Food Lion’s hunger-relief platform, donated nearly 28 million meals to communities during the “Holidays Without Hunger” campaign, which ran Nov. 5-Dec. 9 in support of Feeding America. “Holidays Without Hunger” also supports 33 local Feeding America partner food banks and hundreds of partner agencies throughout Food Lion’s 10-state operating area. Since it […]
Category: Ahold Delhaize
Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which also includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands: Food Lion, The Giant Company, Giant Food, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. When considered together, the companies of Ahold Delhaize USA comprise the largest grocery retail group on the East Coast and the fourth largest in the nation, serving millions of omnichannel customers each week.
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Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation Awards $985K In Grants
The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation has awarded more than $985,000 in “Nourishing Our Neighbors” grants to 318 feeding partners across Food Lion’s 10-state operating region. According to the foundation, the grants will help participating nonprofits deliver food assistance – as well as education on meal planning, budgeting and cooking – that will help them […]
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Survey: 55% Of Americans Prefer Canned Cranberry Sauce
Stop & Shop released survey results revealing that 55 percent of Americans prefer canned cranberry sauce with ridges at Thanksgiving, compared to 31 percent who favor homemade versions. The Quincy, Massachusetts-based retailer surveyed adults ages 18 and older across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York and New Jersey to gauge cranberry sauce preferences. The survey […]
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Ahold Delhaize USA Rolls Out Digital, E-Commerce Platform To All Stores
Ahold Delhaize USA has completed the rollout of its digital and e-commerce platform for all five U.S. brands – Food Lion, The Giant Co., Giant Food, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. This milestone was marked as Hannaford transitioned to the platform this fall. The modern, cloud-based architecture enables the Ahold Delhaize USA brands to collectively […]
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Food Lion Invests $484M To Upgrade 153 Stores In Charlotte, NC Area
With a $484 million capital investment, Food Lion is enhancing the customer shopping experience with 153 remodeled stores throughout the greater Charlotte market area (DMA), which includes multiple towns and cities across North and South Carolina. “Charlotte is a special market for us because it’s our hometown,” said Food Lion President Greg Finchum. “Every enhancement […]
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Retailers Commemorate Veterans Day With Discounts, Fundraisers
As Veterans Day approaches, retailers are taking the opportunity to honor those who have served our country. Many are offering exclusive discounts and promotions for active-duty military personnel, veterans and their families. In addition, retailers are also implementing creative ways to show their appreciation, such as in-store displays, online campaigns and partnerships with local veteran […]
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Ahold Delhaize USA Plans Distribution Center In Burlington, NC
Ahold Delhaize USA’s distribution and transportation companies, ADUSA Distribution and ADUSA Transportation, are planning to build an $860 million distribution center in Burlington, North Carolina, that will grow the supply chain network serving the company’s brands on the East Coast, including Food Lion. Construction is expected to begin in 2026, with an anticipated start of […]
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Food Lion Feeds’ Apple Bag Campaign Provides 13.8M Meals
Food Lion Feeds’ annual Gala Apple Bag campaign provided the equivalent of more than 13.8 million meals to families experiencing food insecurity. This year’s total marks the campaign’s second-largest number of meals provided since it began in 2014. Customers supported the effort from Sept. 17-Oct. 7 by buying marked bags of Gala apples or making […]