The Albert brand was founded in Central Europe in 1991. Today Ahold operates 280 stores in the Czech Republic and 26 stores in Slovakia, where it is among the best-known brands in food retail.
The company, which also operates more than 21 gas stations in the Czech Republic and seven in Slovakia, employs 15,000 people in both countries and provides service to over 200 million Czech and Slovak customers every year.
The company also continues to develop and expand its private label ranges. Stores are also being improved and tailored to meet their different needs.
The company is committed to being a leader in food retail industry in the markets it serves, whether that is by setting the highest standard for product quality and customer service it stores or by pursing programs aimed at improving the health of consumers and well-being of the communities it serves.