Kroger Co.

The grocer is featuring its private brand on a host of product groupings designed to help shoppers with their New Year's resolutions.

Comments from Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen show the grocer — and perhaps other retailers — are willing to give private label products more shelf space at the cost of national brands.

The grocer has terminated its merger agreement with Albertsons and is now focusing its efforts on improving the shopping experience for its customers

The Boise, Id.-based grocer has also terminated the merger agreement and is seeking a $600 million termination fee.

The ruling appears to put an end to the proposed union of the two grocery giants.

The food delivery service outlines six consumer behaviors to keep an eye on in the new year.

After a quarter when the grocer's private label assortment outpaced national brands, additional growth is in the development pipeline to meet consumer needs.

During the quarter, the grocer expanded its Our Brands product assortment while also growing its delivery sales.