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Ocado Group will receive a one-time cash payment of $350 million from Kroger, more than previously announced, after the U.S. grocer decided to close three automated warehouses.

Kroger’s results add to mixed signals about the health of the U.S. economy as consumers navigate persistent woes about inflation and the cooling labor market.

President Trump’s decision to remove a key tariff on Brazilian coffee and beef may deliver some relief to markets and U.S. consumers who have struggled with soaring prices for the key staples.

Kroger said it will close facilities in Pleasant Prairie, Wis.; Frederick, Md.; and Groveland, Fla., in January, and will monitor the performance of its five remaining facilities.

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein welcomed an $860 million investment by grocery retailer Ahold Delhaize USA to build a large distribution center in Burlington to bolster brands like Food Lion.

Walmart has been keeping food prices competitive in a bid to pick up market share. Its grocery business is less exposed to import duties than consumer products like car seats and apparel.

Called Amazon Grocery, the new offering includes dairy, fresh produce and meat, the company said Oct. 1. The new brand will be available online and at Amazon Fresh stores.

The plan would be the largest deployment of self-driving trucks in North America, according to Gatik, a sign that autonomous freight transport is starting to gain traction.

The company is making structural changes to its teams across the U.S., interim CEO Ron Sargent said in a memo to staff on Aug. 26.

Amazon’s expansion of same-day delivery suggests the company believes it can shift more food spending online.