While the Kroger-Ocado tech deal garnered a ton of attention in recent weeks, Ahold Delhaize USA, a subsidiary of 10th largest supermarket group in the world, also made a significant move to compete in the digital space.
The company announced the formation of Peapod Digital Labs, a new entity that seeks to drive digital and e-commerce innovation and technology for the company and its customers at 2,000 US supermarkets under the Stop & Shop, Food Lion, Giant, Hannaford, and Giant/Martin’s banners.
To head up the organization, the company promoted JJ Fleeman to serve as President of Peapod Digital Labs and Chief E-commerce Officer of Ahold Delhaize USA. Peapod, founded in 1989 and acquired by Ahold in 2000, is the company’s branded online grocery delivery service.
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