We began operating our Digital Lab −an innovation center to generate digital solutions and drive the efficiency of our operations− producing a positive impact for our business. We developed latest generation work tools so as to help our associates simplify their activities, analyze the performance of the business, forecast the results of their actions, and improve the value proposition for our customers. In addition, we began implementing measures that would double the speed of our communication network in operating units and distribution centers, with the purpose of speeding up the transfer of information and decision-making processes throughout the business. We continue conducting multiple reviews, corrections and preventive measures in cybernetic security so as to reduce points of vulnerability throughout our network.

At the store level, our self-service units and warehouse membership clubs have been enabled as collection centers so customers and members may pick up orders made with our digital platforms. Following what we accomplished in our Sam’s Club units, we decided to extend the free wifi service to all our self-service units, so our customers may access our extended online catalogs.