Eli5 How do grocery stores around the world afford to be fully/half stocked in a product 24/7 simultaneously even in small towns where not everything’s bought?

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Eli5 How do grocery stores around the world afford to be fully/half stocked in a product 24/7 simultaneously even in small towns where not everything’s bought?

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I know Bimbo Bakeries owns many different brands in category and actually has outlet stores for almost expired product. I imagine, because they have their own merchandisers, they cycle out the older product at each retail location and then bring all of that product to their outlets to sell at a lower price. The one near me is branded as a Friehofer’s Outlet Store but it carries Sara Lee breads, Ball Park hot dog rolls, Entenmann’s baked goods, Utz chips and snacks and a large list of other similar items. I can buy a $9 danish for $2.50. Loaves of Artesano bread for $0.99-$1.50.