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Group at a glance
Ahold is an international retailing group based in
the Netherlands, with powerful consumer brands
in Europe and the United States. At the end of
2010, we had:
^0 stores
3 employees
1 sales
Ahold
Annual Report 2010
Group at a glance
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The foundation of our company is selling great food - this is what we are known for and is our
core business. We provide customers with great value and a convenient and innovative shopping
experience with a wide range of products and healthy choices. Our vision is to offer all of our
stakeholders - our customers, employees, suppliers, shareholders, and the communities we
serve - better choice, better value, better life, every day. We are committed to acting responsibly
in all that we do.
We have simplified and streamlined our businesses and are looking at growth opportunities.
We are focused on innovation to ensure we continue to offer great products, services, and store
formats and stay at the forefront of consumer trends and customer needs.
Our employees are the key to our success. Their commitment to the customer and to providing a
great shopping experience sets us apart and is essential to the profitable growth of our company.
