Delhaize Group is a Belgian international food retailer with activities in seven countries on three continents. The principal operational activity of Delhaize Group is the operation of food supermarkets in North America, Europe and Southeast Asia. Delhaize Group’s sales network also includes other store formats, such as proximity stores and specialty stores. In addition to food retailing, Delhaize Group engages in food wholesaling to stores in its sales network and in retailing of non-food products, such as pet products. At December 31, 2008, Delhaize Group’s sales network consisted of 2,673 stores. At December 31, 2008, Delhaize Group operated companies in seven countries on three continents: the United States, Europe and Asia. These companies are grouped into four segments: the United States, Belgium, Greece and the Rest of the World. On February 14, 2008, Delhaize Group acquired P.L.Logistics Center-Dianomes-Apothikefsis - Logistics. On September 1, 2008, it acquired La Fourmi.