US: Ahold launches Peapod online service for Giant chain
By: Katie Smith | 29 September 2011
Ahold has expanded its home delivery operations in the US with the launch of a service for shoppers to its Giant stores through online arm Peapod.
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Ahold has expanded its home delivery operations in the US with the launch of a service for shoppers to its Giant stores through online arm Peapod.
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