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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.

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

The grocer will open its first locations on Long Island and in Connecticut.

Company officials said the growth was driven in part by an increase in volume with new and existing customers.

The grocer's Executive Vice President, Miguel Paradela, discusses recent assortment improvements and its ongoing effort to meet the needs of today's shoppers.

The Midwest regional retailer estimates the service will reach an additional 4 million households.

The monthly Global Tracker Report from the National Retail Federation shows retailers taking steps to mitigate the negative impact of these two major concerns.