On the money: Ahold expects US suppliers to up promo spending
By Dean Best | 1 March 2012
Ahold, the Dutch retailer behind US retail chains including Giant Food and Stop & Shop, believes food makers in the country will up their spending on promotions to revitalise sales.
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Ahold, the Dutch retailer behind US retail chains including Giant Food and Stop & Shop, believes food makers in the country will up their spending on promotions to revitalise sales.
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