Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn is the largest supermarket chain in the Netherlands, operating as a subsidiary of the international retail group Ahold Delhaize. The company provides a wide range of groceries and household products through both physical retail stores and an extensive online shopping platform.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Netherlands
HQ City
Zaandam
Founded
1887
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
Yes
Ownership Type
public
Stock Exchange
Euronext Amsterdam
Tax Domicile
NL
Ultimate Parent
Ahold Delhaize
Data Hosting
NL
CLOUD Act Exposure
Yes ⚠️
GDPR Status
compliant
Carbon Neutral
false
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
High
Repair / Recycling
Yes ✓
Ethical Certifications
Fairtrade, MSC, ASC, Beter Leven
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1887
Foundation
Albert Heijn opened his first grocery store in Oostzaan.
1973
Ahold formation
Albert Heijn merged with Schuitema to form the parent company Ahold.
2016
Ahold Delhaize merger
Ahold merged with the Belgian Delhaize Group to form Ahold Delhaize.