The Friday Checkout: Is 2025 the Year of Grocery E-Commerce Profitability?

The Friday Checkout: Is 2025 the year of grocery e-commerce profitability?

More retailers are talking about making online grocery shopping profitable. Here’s how Ahold Delhaize says its U.S. digital business hit this milestone.

Ahold Delhaize Achieves E-Commerce Profitability Milestone

The grocery retail landscape has witnessed countless companies struggle to achieve sustainable online profitability, making Ahold Delhaize’s recent announcement particularly noteworthy. The Dutch-American retail giant has crossed a significant threshold, achieving e-commerce profitability on a fully allocated basis during the first half of 2025—a milestone that validates the company’s strategic bet on omnichannel integration. Strong Financial Pe…