Who owns Stop & Shop?
Stop & Shop is owned by Ahold Delhaize (the Netherlands, AEX: AD), which has owned the brand since 1 July 1996.[1] Stop & Shop was founded in 1914 in Quincy, Massachusetts and was independent until 1996.
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize N.V. reported
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1914–1996)
- Owner HQ
- 🇳🇱 Netherlands, Zaandam
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States, Quincy, Massachusetts
- Founded
- 1914
- Category
- Food › Meals & meal components › Canned & shelf-stable meals
- Parent ticker
- AEX: AD
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Stop & Shop
Stop & Shop operates supermarkets across New England and New York, founded in 1914. Ahold acquired it in 1996, so one of the most established grocery names in the northeastern United States has been Dutch-owned for nearly three decades. It now sits within Ahold Delhaize alongside Food Lion, Giant and Hannaford.
Ownership timeline of Stop & Shop
- 1996 – present Ahold Delhaize [1] reported
Where Stop & Shop sits in Ahold Delhaize
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Stop & Shop?
The parent company of Stop & Shop is Ahold Delhaize, a publicly listed company headquartered in the Netherlands.
Is Stop & Shop American or Dutch?
Stop & Shop originated in the United States in 1914, but it is owned today by Ahold Delhaize, which is headquartered in the Netherlands. So Stop & Shop is an American-origin brand under Dutch ownership.
Since when has Ahold Delhaize owned Stop & Shop?
Ahold Delhaize has owned Stop & Shop since 1 July 1996.
Who owned Stop & Shop before Ahold Delhaize?
Stop & Shop was an independent company from its founding in 1914 in Quincy, Massachusetts until Ahold Delhaize acquired it in 1996.
Is Stop & Shop still owned by Ahold Delhaize?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Stop & Shop is still owned by Ahold Delhaize. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize N.V. Annual Report 2025 — Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize N.V., Annual report, published 25 February 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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