Ahold CEO Boer on Brand Focus, Amazon Competition

The transcript discusses the evolution of the grocery delivery business, focusing on Peapod's pioneering role and current market strategies. It highlights the impact of mergers, particularly in the US, and the competitive landscape shaped by major players like Amazon. The company leverages its size for price efficiency and explores opportunities in Central Europe. The integration of online and offline services is emphasized as a key strategy for maintaining market leadership.

What is the company's strategy to stay ahead in the grocery delivery market?

• Focusing solely on online sales

• Combining physical stores with online services

• Reducing the number of physical stores

• Partnering with Amazon

How does the company benefit from its size and scale in terms of pricing?

• By increasing product prices

• By making better deals with suppliers

• By reducing the number of employees

• By closing less profitable stores

What is the company's position in the online market in the Benelux region?

• They have no online presence

• They are a minor player

• They are the number one online player

• They are struggling to compete

What is the company's approach to handling competition from Amazon in the Netherlands?

• Partnering with Amazon

• Reducing their online operations

• Focusing on their strong online and store combination

• Ignoring Amazon's presence

What is the company's current focus on the East Coast of the US?

• Partnering with local competitors

• Reducing their market presence

• Strengthening their existing market share

• Expanding into new markets

How is the company integrating its recent merger?

• By maintaining separate leadership for each brand

• By closing stores in less profitable areas

• By bringing all brands under one leadership

• By selling off less profitable brands

What is the growth potential for the company in Central Europe?

• Significant due to low consumption levels

• Limited due to high consumption levels

• Minimal due to strong local competitors

• Non-existent due to market saturation