Ahold Delhaize takes Stop & Shop, Hannaford systems offline due to cyberattack

• Ahold Delhaize, parent company of Stop & Shop and Hannaford, took its website and app offline due to a cybersecurity issue.
• The disruption occurred on October 12, 2026, affecting customer services, employee access, and business partners.
• Despite the cyberattack, physical stores of Stop & Shop and Hannaford remained operational.
• Ahold Delhaize is investigating the incident, with concerns about potential ransomware involvement.
• The company has not disclosed further details about the nature or extent of the cyberattack.