Delhaize Le Lion
Delhaize Le Lion is a Belgian supermarket chain operating primarily in Belgium and Luxembourg, providing a wide range of groceries and consumer goods. The brand is currently a subsidiary of Ahold Delhaize, a multinational retail and wholesale group resulting from the 2016 merger between Delhaize Group and Ahold.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Belgium
HQ City
Anderlecht
Founded
1867
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
Yes
Ownership Type
public
Stock Exchange
Euronext Amsterdam
Tax Domicile
NL
Ultimate Parent
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize N.V.
Data Hosting
BE
GDPR Status
compliant
Carbon Neutral
false
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
partial
Repair / Recycling
Yes ✓
Ethical Certifications
Fairtrade, MSC, ASC
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1867
Foundation
Adolphe Delhaize founded the company in Charleroi, Belgium.
2016
Ahold Delhaize Merger
Delhaize Group merged with Royal Ahold to form the multinational retail group Ahold Delhaize.
2023
Franchising Strategy
The company announced the transition of its remaining 128 integrated Belgian supermarkets to independent franchise operators.