Ahold Delhaize to close six US fulfilment centres

Ahold Delhaize plans to close several fulfilment centres on the East Coast of the United States in the first quarter of 2026. These include one such centre in Virginia and five in Pennsylvania.

Changing consumer behaviour

According to several media reports, the restructuring is related to changing consumer behaviour and increasing demand for home delivery. Consumers are increasingly combining different delivery and pickup options, forcing retailers to rethink their logistics models.