Seamless Availability

Availability is one of our non-negotiables alongside Every Day Low Price (EDLP) and eCommerce acceleration. We cannot help customers save money if the product is not available when they need it. Availability depends on disciplined execution across the full value chain. It covers from supplier coordination and inventory planning, to distribution, replenishment, and shelf execution in stores. At its core, Availability is fundamental to our purpose: helping families save money and live better.

In 2025, availability and assortment remained a priority across all formats. We strengthened inventory positions, improved continuous replenishment, and raised freshness and quality in perishables, while adding differentiated products that improve relevance and support our value proposition. These customer-facing improvements were supported by a more modern supply chain, including automated nodes, advanced sorting, AI-supported route planning, and nighttime deliveries that improved first- and last-mile logistics.

Execution also improved through clearer priorities and better alignment across teams. As a result, operations became simpler, more reliable, and more consistent. If a product is not on the shelf or ready to ship, we are not delivering on our promise to customers. That is why availability is a critical enabler of our Every Day Low Price proposition.