Ahold

Article Abstract:

Ahold is a leader among Netherlands supermarkets with its Albert Heijn stores. The company has also carried out acquisitions in the US where it has been growing for over two decades. Other regions where Ahold is expanding include the Czech Republic and Portugal. The company has increased market share in the Netherlands and is performing well in the US. New operations in Europe are also taking off successfully. The US and European markets face static consumption but growth is possibel through expanding market share.

Company Profile, Koninklijke Ahold N.V.

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Safeway

Article Abstract:

Safeway is increase its UK market share with a 2.5% rise in volume sales and a 5.1% rise in value terms for the six months to Sep 30 1996. The company's advertising campaign is successful and innovations such as self-scanning are proving successful. Spending per customer is rising. Competition in gasoline retailing has affected margins though productivity has improved. The company's profit is forecast at 440 million pounds sterling for full-year 1996 to 1997 by BZW.

Safeway PLC

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Feeling the squeeze

Article Abstract:

Wm Morrison Supermarkets faces tough competition among UK supermarkets, with pressure on costs to improve service to customers, and downwards pressure on prices. Loyalty programs are being used by the major companies, and Wm Morrison could be left exposed if it does not set up its own scheme. A major retailer may seek to acquire the company, but the bid could be referred to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission. A stake of 35% is held by the Morrison family.

William Morrison Supermarkets PLC

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