Pros
-Typical perks of a corporate office (401K Match, healthcare, etc). -Consolidated to 2 banners (Hannaford and Food Lion). Hannaford is a very strong chain, Food Lion is making good strides lately. -Nice people to work with
Kontras
-Currently we are going through a merger with Ahold. One gets the feeling the top executives of Delhaize are setting themselves up for a golden parachute and will be out the door soon after it goes through. Leaves a poor taste in the mouths of many in the company. -Not exactly on the cutting edge of anything. Systems are archaic, IT is weak -Not a lot of fresh blood in the company, lots of people who have been there 30+ years -Put way too much emphasis on employees who have been through the Retail Management Training program. Some of these people are great, but many are continuously promoted, without ever having to prove themselves. This makes it much more difficult for other (many times more qualified associates) to move up.