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Anderlecht, Sint-Lambrechts-Woluwe, Rocourt, Hornu, Messancy, La Louvière, Châtelinea
Sector
Wholesale / Retail 47 - Retail trade 47.1 - Non-specialised retail sale 47.11 - Non-specialised retail sale of predominately food, beverages or tobacco
300 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
8 September 2025
Employment effect (start)
8 September 2025
Foreseen end date
31 December 2025
Description
Belgian supermarket chain Delhaize, part of the Ahold Delhaize group, announced the acquisition of seven Cora supermarkets from the Louis Delhaize group, which will create 300 jobs. The transaction is part of a strategic expansion aimed at reinforcing Delhaize’s market presence in Belgium.
The closure of the Cora stores led to the loss of 1,779 jobs: Cora 2025 - BE . The acquired stores are located in key regions across the country and will be gradually rebranded under the Delhaize name. The transfer includes the operational handover of assets, infrastructure, and commercial activities from Cora to Delhaize, with the integration process expected to be finalised by the end of 2025.
Eurofound (2025), Delhaize, Merger/Acquisition in Belgium, factsheet number 203315, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://dev.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/203315.
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