“The business leaders we gather here today represent a broad swath of American shopping: brick and mortar and online stores, national and local grocery chains, our nation’s largest retailer and makers and sellers of toys, electronics and health supplies. I want to hear from each of you about what you’re seeing this holiday season, how well-prepared are you to — and to — have products you need on your shelves? In particular, I want to hear about the challenges facing smaller businesses. Small businesses are so important to our communities, they don’t have the same leverage as many of you do. And finally, I want to hear your ideas on how the federal government can continue partnering with you all to keep shelves stocked so American consumers can get what they need.” “First and foremost, I’d like to say that our supply chain has — is strong and robust, and we have ample product inside of our stores for customers to choose from during this holiday.” “We’ll keep working to make sure that we’re in a good and strong position as we go all the way through the season. We do expect it to be strong and there are a few items, as there are every year, where the hottest toys or things like electronics that we wish we had more of. But generally speaking, we’re in good shape and we appreciate the partnership.”