Ahold Delhaize USA has divested FreshDirect  after posting a charge of $162 million. The acquirer is  Getir, a grocery delivery company operating in the U.S. and internationally.  Ahold stated that the decision was based on the policy to expand the existing omnichannel business.  This comprises online and in-store sales representing the strengths and growth opportunities for Ahold and its U.S banners.

FreshDirect located in the Bronz, NY, employees 3,200 workers most of whom will be transferred to the acquiring company that will honor existing DeliveryPass subscriptions and other services.