Albert Heijn
Dutch supermarket chain founded in 1887
Albert Heijn (AH) is the biggest supermarket business in the Netherlands.[2] It has stores in many other countries. It was founded by Albert Heijn.[3] It is now owned and run by Ahold.[3]
 Albert Heijn's logo (2006–present) | |
| Industry | Retail |
|---|---|
| Founded | Oostzaan, Netherlands (27 May 1887) |
| Founder | Albert Heijn |
Number of locations | 1056
|
Area served | Netherlands Belgium Germany |
Key people | Marit van Egmond (CEO) Albert Heijn Jr. (Founder of Ahold) |
| Products | Supermarkets, Convenience stores, Small hypermarkets |
Number of employees | 100,000[1] |
| Parent | Ahold Delhaize |
History
changeThe supermarket chain started in Oostzaan.[3] Eight years later, Heijn opened new stores in Purmerend and Zaandam. He continued to increase the range of goods, and to increase the number of shops. By 1910, he was operating ten shops. He later started selling goods branded with his name.
References
change- ↑ "Feiten en cijfers". Nieuws.ah.nl. Retrieved 12 June 2019.
- ↑ Viner, Brian. "Albert Heijn: Dutch businessman who used his fortune to benefit Hereford". Independent. Retrieved 20 February 2016.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Albert Heijn B.V. (Supermarket)". FIS. Retrieved 20 February 2016.[permanent dead link]