Delhaize Group : Disclosure of acquisition of treasury shares


BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 17, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

BRUSSELS,  Belgium, September 17, 2013 - Delhaize Group (Euronext Brussels: DELB
-  NYSE: DEG),  the Belgian  international food  retailer, discloses information
with respect to the acquisition of treasury shares required under Article 207 of
the Royal Decree of January 30, 2001 implementing the Belgian Companies Code.

On  September 6, 2013, Delhaize  Group acquired  300,000 Delhaize Group American
Depositary  Shares  ("ADS")  in  an  off-exchange  transaction at a price of USD
60.61 per ADS in the framework of its U.S. associates' share compensation plan.

More  information on  the company's  share buyback  program can  be found on the
website www.delhaizegroup.com.


» Delhaize Group

Delhaize Group is a Belgian international food retailer present in ten countries
on  three continents. At the end of the second quarter of 2013, Delhaize Group's
sales  network consisted of  3 455 stores. In 2012, Delhaize  Group posted €21.0
billion  ($27.0  billion)  in  revenues  and  €104 million ($134 million) in net
profit  (Group share). At the end of 2012, Delhaize Group employed approximately
158 000 people.  Delhaize  Group's  stock  is  listed  on NYSE Euronext Brussels
(DELB) and the New York Stock Exchange (DEG).

This  press release is available in English, French and Dutch. You can also find
it  on  the  website  http://www.delhaizegroup.com. Questions  can  be  sent  to
investor@delhaizegroup.com.

» Contacts

Investor Relations: + 32 2 412 2151
Media Relations: + 32 2 412 8669



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