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Etos

Dutch drugstore chain owned by Ahold Delhaize.

Founded by Philips workers in 1919, Etos is now a Dutch drugstore chain and digital health platform owned by Ahold Delhaize.

Last refreshed: 22 October 2026 · Appears in 1 active topic

Key Question

Did taking Etos offline prevent sensitive customer data from being taken?

Timeline for Etos

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Background

Etos is a Dutch drugstore chain and digital health platform. Philips workers founded the business, which became Independent of Philips before joining the Ahold group. It now sits within Ahold Delhaize.

The combination of shops and a digital health platform gives Etos both a physical retail presence and an online service role. That mix distinguishes it from a shop-only drugstore chain and makes its website part of the brand’s normal customer access. Etos operates in the Netherlands.

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Reference

What is Etos?
Etos is a Dutch drugstore chain and digital health platform founded in 1919. It has belonged to the Ahold group since 1973.Source: Etos
What is known about sensitive Etos customer data?
As of 19 October 2026, Ahold Delhaize said it had no evidence that sensitive customer, associate or partner data was taken. Its investigation was ongoing.Source: Ahold Delhaize
When did the Etos website return after the cyber incident?
Ahold Delhaize reported on 19 October 2026 that the Etos website was available again.Source: Ahold Delhaize
Why was the Etos website offline in October 2026?
Ahold Delhaize took websites, apps and other systems offline as a precaution after detecting malicious activity. Etos shops remained open.Source: Ahold Delhaize
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Written with AI from Lowdown's published reporting. Not individually reviewed by an editor. Updated 22 October 2026. Editorial standards.