There were no further explanations why Knoops, who had been working for the company for 25 years and became CEO three years ago, has been replaced.

The group’s new CEO Piesvaux has 27 years’ experience in the sector of large scale distribution. He worked previously for Walmart in Canada.

As the brand stagnates in Belgium, the press statement assures that Piesvaux is the right successor to restore Delhaize as the favourite shop in Belgium and Luxembourg.