Delhaize sees record profits after shift to franchise
Delhaize generated record net profit of EUR207.3 million in 2025 on revenue of EUR5.5 billion, but the result stemmed primarily from its restructuring rather than stronger trading. Following the franchising of 128 company-operated outlets, personnel costs fell sharply and headcount dropped from 11,780 full-time equivalents in 2023 to 3,423 in 2025. Market share reached 21.87%, while operating profit rose 7.8% YoY despite a highly competitive Belgian grocery market. (Gondola)
