Ahold NV

Ahold NV (AMS:AHONY) Amsterdam, the Netherlands - Ahold today announced that Ben Noteboom, CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board of Randstad Holding nv, has been nominated for appointment to the Ahold Supervisory Board. His nomination will be on the agenda of Ahold's next general meeting of shareholders on April 28, 2009.

Ahold NV (AMS:AHONY) Amsterdam, the Netherlands - Ahold today announced consolidated net sales of EUR 5.8 billion for the third quarter ending October 5, 2008. Compared to the third quarter of 2007, net sales increased by 3.9% and increased by 7.6% at constant exchange rates.

Q2 2008 highlights