Ahold Delhaize is a 2016 merger between Koninklijke Ahold N . V . and Delhaize Group . The group operates 6,500 stores selling 21 local brands and employing more than 375,000 people in 11 countries . Based in Zaandam , Netherlands , Ahold Delhaize has an active presence in Romania , Germany , Serbia , Greece , the Netherlands , Czech Republic , Luxembourg and the United States . It reported € 62bn in revenue .