Albert Heijn (15 October 1865 – 13 November 1945) was a Dutch entrepreneur who was the original founder of Albert Heijn, which is now the largest food retailer in the Netherlands.

His parents ran a successful store in the town.

The first Albert Heijn store still exists as a Museum at Zaanse Schans near Amsterdam in the Netherlands.

Later, his grandchildren Albert Jr. and Gerrit Jan Heijn would further expand the family business.

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