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Video Forum: JJ Fleeman, Ahold Delhaize USA

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In this week’s Video Forum, JJ Fleeman, recently named chief executive officer at Ahold Delhaize USA, talks about the strengths of the organization and its prospects in the highly competitive grocery sector. Fleeman also discusses his previous assignment as president of Peapod Digital Labs, Ahold Delhaize’s technology arm; the company’s commitment to omnichannel retailing; and what needs to be done to combat the industrywide problem of retail crime.

 

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