Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that private labels are gaining popularity among consumers in Europe due to dissatisfaction with rising prices of A-brands, providing supermarkets with valuable insights during negotiations with these brands [1][4] - Ahold Delhaize is collaborating with other European supermarket groups for joint purchasing to secure better prices, as significant price discrepancies exist across countries [4] - The growth of private labels is enhancing Ahold Delhaize's negotiating power with A-brands, allowing them to use their own products as comparison materials during negotiations [4] Group 2 - The impact of the trade war between the US and Europe has been minimal for Ahold Delhaize, as the company primarily sources food locally for its supermarkets [6] - However, rising costs of packaging materials, particularly aluminum and steel, are expected to affect the costs of products sold in US supermarkets [6] - The company is exploring smarter solutions to mitigate the impact of rising costs without passing them on to consumers [6]