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Delhaize Group has leading positions in food retailing in key markets. Our operating companies have acquired these leading positions through a distinct go-to-market strategy. The Group is committed to offering to its customers a locally differentiated shopping experience, to delivering superior value and to maintaining high social, environmental and ethical standards. Our Group's strength is supported by the close cooperation of its operating companies at the regional and global levels.

At the end of 2008, Delhaize Group operated companies in six countries on three continents: the United States, Europe and Asia. For reporting purposes, these companies are grouped into four segments: the United States, Belgium, Greece and the Rest of the World.

Our strategy remains organized around the three pillars of profitable top-line growth, the pursuit of excellence in execution and corporate citizenship.

Generate Profitable Revenue Growth
Delhaize Group generates profitable revenue growth through clearly differentiated concepts, offering competitive prices while continuously renewing and expanding its store network.

Pursue Best-In-Class-Execution
In a high-volume industry characterized by low margins such as food retail, excellent execution offers a true competitive advantage. Sophisticated tools, state-of-the-art systems and streamlined processes are the foundation of profitable growth and good returns. Delhaize Group invests significantly in the design and engineering of its systems, from relatively simple back-office tools to complex supply chain optimization systems. Connecting and converging tools, systems, processes and people help our operating companies to address both current and future challenges with cost-effective and integrated solutions

Operate as a Responsible Company
At Delhaize Group, our vision is to be the best food retailer in each market where we operate. We will successfully achieve that vision on the foundation of a deep sense of care and respect for our customers, each other, our communities and our planet. We are committed to the development of our associates, encouraging them to make healthy choices, and offering our customers healthy products. Through these commitments, rooted in our deeply ingrained values, we strive to play a responsible role in society that is critical to the long-term sustainability of our business.

Beyond acting as a good corporate citizen, we recognize that Corporate Responsibility has a positive impact on many fields of our business. More particularly:

  • Strengthening our core business
  • Enhancing our brands
  • Cutting costs
  • Mitigating risks

 

 
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