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… Our ability to successfully adopt and leverage this emerging technology in an effective and ethical manner may impact our reputation and our ability to compete, as outputs from generative AI models could be, among other things, false, biased or inconsistent …

… Our ability to launch new products, including our ability to deliver effective and efficient marketing campaigns, is also impacted by our ability to successfully adopt and effectively leverage AI, including machine learning and generative AI, and other existing and emerging …

… When integrating and introducing AI technologies into our platforms, processes and systems, we may be exposed to new or expanded liabilities and risks due to elevated governmental scrutiny and monitoring, litigation, data privacy risks and compliance issues in a disparate …

… Advances in AI are also creating novel categories of cyber threats in which attackers use AI systems to autonomously conduct reconnaissance, generate and tailor exploit code, harvest credentials, craft highly convincing social‑engineering content, and execute large‑scale intrusion or …

We have incorporated and are continuing to incorporate artificial intelligence, including machine learning, in certain of our operations, such as sales, support and supply chain operations, and may in the future incorporate artificial intelligence into more of our operations, with …

• due to our reliance on technology, any technology disruption or delay in implementing new technology, including artificial intelligence (AI), could have a material negative impact on our business;

… Effective implementation of our digital strategy has required, and will require, significant investments in our digital platforms, including information technology systems, and significant development and expansion of our digital capabilities, including data science, data analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, natural …

The legal, regulatory, and ethics landscapes around the use of artificial intelligence technologies, including generative artificial intelligence, is rapidly evolving and uncertain, including in relation to the areas of intellectual property, cybersecurity, and privacy and data protection. While we continue …

We are building smarter systems with technologies like artificial intelligence to better serve our customers and consumers, so we can have the right products, at the right place, at the right price. Through our collaborations with cutting-edge technology providers …

… and occupational health and safety, environmental, social and governance matters and reporting (including climate change), machine learning and artificial intelligence (including generative artificial intelligence), international trade (including sanctions and export controls), and data privacy and protection. In addition, in many …

In addition, the legal, regulatory and ethical landscape around the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning is rapidly evolving. The increasing integration of artificial intelligence into business operations may also fundamentally change how work is performed across the organization …

… Furthermore, as the Company continues to adopt emerging technologies across its business, its future success may increasingly depend on its ability to attract, develop and retain employees with capabilities in areas such as artificial intelligence and machine learning.

… systems or those of our suppliers, cybersecurity incidents including but not limited to ransomware attacks, misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning technologies, inability to procure sufficient raw or input materials (including water, recycled materials and materials that meet …

… These market changes include evolving ways in which consumers are engaging with our brands across social media platforms, streaming services or AI based search. We observe changes in retail landscapes around the world, where retailers are selling across multiple platforms …

• Enhanced artificial intelligence capabilities across merchandising, planning, inventory management, and personalization, and expanded the use of AI-powered tools to simplify work for store and headquarters teams; and

… As technology (including artificial intelligence) in the digital retail market continues to evolve, new competitors may emerge due to lowered barriers of entry, which could negatively impact our ability to compete. Furthermore, generative artificial intelligence presents emerging ethical issues and …

… Furthermore, the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning in our operations may elevate the risk of third-party infringement claims, especially those related to our alleged unauthorized use of third-party tools, technology or content. Any litigation regarding intellectual …

… to changing consumer and customer needs and grow our business, including skills in the areas of advanced technology, artificial intelligence, machine learning, digital commerce, data analytics and supply chain expertise. Occurrence of any of these conditions could deplete our institutional …

We are using AI solutions, including machine learning and generative AI tools, to assist in the development of our products, engage with consumers, and in the use of internal tools that support our business. These applications are becoming increasingly important …

We use AI, and challenges with properly managing its use could have an adverse impact on our business.

… If we do not continuously strengthen our capabilities in marketing, data analytics (including artificial intelligence and machine learning) and innovation to understand and maintain consumer interest, brand loyalty and market share while strategically expanding into other profitable categories of the …

… protection of the environment, occupational health and safety, employment and labor practices (including human rights), machine learning and artificial intelligence (including generative artificial intelligence), personal data protection and privacy, and data security. For additional information regarding laws and regulations applicable …

… Meanwhile, the recent proliferation and rapid evolution of AI technologies, including generative AI, machine learning, and agentic AI, has resulted in new challenges, including business, legal and regulatory, and ethical considerations and uncertainty. For example, the use of AI technologies …

Reliance upon complex information systems and third-party global networks; cybersecurity; AI

The Company continues to focus on leveraging digital technologies, including artificial intelligence (“AI”) and advanced analytics across its operations. The effective design, deployment, governance and oversight of these technologies involve risks and uncertainties that could adversely affect the Company’s …

AI systems may fail to perform as expected under certain conditions or become vulnerable to adversarial attacks that manipulate the AI’s output. As AI becomes more integrated into the Company’s operations, the risks of system failure or malfunction …

… Cyberattacks have also become more difficult to detect and respond to since they increasingly exploit AI and machine learning techniques, such as generative AI-phishing, deepfake impersonations, automated vulnerability discovery, adaptive malware, and large-scale credential-stuffing campaigns.

… outspend us on advertising and promotional activities and introduce competing products or adopt new technologies, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, more quickly, successfully and effectively, and respond more effectively to changing business and economic conditions than we can.

We use, and may over time increase the usage of, artificial intelligence and machine learning in our business, and challenges with properly managing its use could adversely affect our business.

We utilize artificial intelligence-enabled technologies in our business, and advancements in technology may allow us to expand the use or applications of artificial intelligence, including generative artificial intelligence, into key operational and/or administrative aspects of our business in …

… We must also effectively monitor competitive technology trends, including the evolution of artificial intelligence (AI). Any failure to effectively incorporate these technologies could adversely affect our ability to compete. Additionally, the autonomous nature of AI presents unique challenges, particularly regarding …

… Additionally, the emergence of AI tools may change consumer shopping habits and increase the competition we face. AI may also present inaccurate pricing or product data, or fail to capture the full value of our membership offering, impacting member purchasing …

… There are also risks associated with our continued integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning within our technology systems (for example, if the types of information that applications with embedded artificial intelligence assist in producing are or are alleged to …

… Furthermore, if our competitors or third parties incorporate artificial intelligence into their businesses more quickly or more successfully than us, it could impair our ability to compete effectively and adversely affect our results of operations, or if our use of …

Furthermore, artificial intelligence (“AI”) technologies have developed rapidly, and our business may be adversely affected if we cannot successfully integrate AI into our business in a timely, cost-effective, and compliant manner. Our competitors may incorporate AI into their business more successfully than us, which could have an adverse effect on our competitive position, reputation and operations.

Additionally, compliance with new and evolving laws, regulations or industry standards relating to AI may require significant investment and resources, and may limit our ability to use AI, which may result in reputational harm, legal liability or other adverse effects on our operations and overall business.

… We must also be able to respond successfully to technological advances (including artificial intelligence and machine learning, which may become critical in interpreting consumer preferences in the future), and failure to do so could compromise our competitive position and negatively …

… Cybercriminals have increasingly demonstrated advanced capabilities, such as use of zero-day vulnerabilities, and rapid integration of new technology such as generative artificial intelligence. Such incidents could result in unauthorized access to information including customer, consumer or other company confidential …

We rely on artificial intelligence (“AI”) technologies to support and enhance various aspects of our products, services, and internal operations. These systems may not perform as intended and expose us to risks. In particular, AI models can generate inaccurate, biased …

Our use of artificial intelligence technologies in our operations may expose us to risks.

We and our business partners are increasingly incorporating artificial intelligence ("AI")-based solutions in our ways of working and operations, but this process involves uncertainty and risks, which may or may not yield corresponding benefits. Artificial intelligence technologies are complex …

… Separately, AI presents a new attack surface that cybercriminals will attempt to exploit as well as providing means to scale and automate targeted attacks. Ineffective or inadequate artificial intelligence development, adoption, or deployment practices, including any use, reliance, or dependence …

… However, if we are unable to effectively compete in the expanding e-commerce market, adequately leverage technology to improve operating efficiencies (including artificial intelligence, machine learning, and augmented reality), or develop the data analytics capabilities needed to generate actionable commercial …

… for example, all levels of skilled labor in our manufacturing facilities or expertise related to emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence. We compete with other companies both within and outside of our industry for talented people, and we may lose …

… In addition, there may also be known and unknown risks associated with the use or incorporation of artificial intelligence within certain of these systems, for example, if the types of information that systems with embedded artificial intelligence assist in producing …

… of alcohol, tobacco and nicotine products, money orders, lottery/lotto and other age-restricted products; information security, privacy and artificial intelligence law and regulations and Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards and similar requirements; compliance with the Federal Motor Carriers …

… We must also be able to respond successfully to technological advances by our competitors (including artificial intelligence, machine learning, and augmented reality, which may become critical in interpreting consumer preferences in the future), and failure to do so could compromise …

… Geopolitical tensions or conflicts, and the rapid evolution and increased adoption of artificial intelligence technologies may further heighten the risk of cybersecurity attacks. If our information technology systems suffer severe damage, disruption, or shutdown, by unintentional or malicious actions of …

Rapidly evolving technological and regulatory developments related to artificial intelligence (“AI”) and related technologies may increase competitive, legal, and security risks facing the Company. While we are utilizing AI and machine learning capabilities across our business, our competitors or other …

The emergence of artificial intelligence-powered agentic shopping tools, in which AI agents autonomously research, compare and purchase products on behalf of consumers could further disrupt traditional grocery retail. If customers increasingly delegate purchasing decisions to AI agents that prioritize …

Our failure, or the failure of our service providers, key suppliers or trade customers, to comply with personal data protection, privacy, artificial intelligence and information security laws could materially adversely affect our business.

We and our service providers, key suppliers and trade customers are subject to a variety of continuously evolving and developing laws and regulations in numerous jurisdictions regarding personal data protection, privacy, artificial intelligence and information security.

… Consequently, companies may not be able to investigate or effectively respond to negative information or content disseminated in this manner, including fictitious media content (such as content produced by generative AI or bad actors). Adverse publicity or negative commentary on …

… Such laws and regulations include the California Consumer Protection Act, the California Privacy Rights Act, data protection and AI regulations in the European Union, and other similar regulations that may change or be added to frequently.

… We have also implemented data security measures on the use of generative AI, including blocking external generative AI tools within our IT environment and the rollout of an internal generative AI tool that does not share our data or train …

… Such vulnerabilities include, among other things, social engineering threats and more sophisticated computer crime, including advanced persistent threats, zero-day vulnerability exploits, and cyberattacks utilizing emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence ("AI") and machine learning. We have historically and may …

artificial intelligence) and infrastructure are critical to effectively manage our key business processes including digital marketing,

confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the data stored on those systems. Emerging artificial intelligence-related threats may

… It may be difficult to address negative publicity or sensationalism across media channels, regardless of its accuracy or the reputability of its source, including as a result of fictitious media content (such as content produced by artificial intelligence or bad …

… and cyberattacks have become more sophisticated and frequent, including through the use of enhanced technologies and capabilities (such as artificial intelligence) by threat actors with a wide range of expertise and motives. For example, threat actors have increasingly targeted organizations …

Our ability to develop new products is affected by whether we can successfully anticipate consumer needs and preferences, develop and fund technological innovations (including advancements such as artificial intelligence, machine learnings and augmented reality, which may become critical in understanding …

… Furthermore, the rapid evolution and increased adoption of artificial intelligence technologies may intensify our cybersecurity risks. In addition, while we have purchased cybersecurity insurance, costs related to a cyberattack may exceed the amount of insurance coverage or be excluded under …

… In addition, new technologies, such as artificial intelligence and quantum computing, may present new technological risks or vulnerabilities. We may not be able to anticipate or react to new types of cyber attacks or vulnerabilities and we may face delays …

… and demand for alternative proteins; (ix) outbreak of a livestock disease (such as African swine fever (ASF), avian influenza (AI), New World screwworm or bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE)), which could have an adverse effect on livestock we own, the availability …

We continue to incur significant costs to maintain or upgrade various technologies, facilities, and equipment or restructure our operations, including closing existing facilities or opening new ones. We invest in new and emerging technologies, including the use of automation, connected data, robotics, and artificial intelligence throughout our operations, including in our manufacturing and distribution facilities and our sales organization.