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Ocado suffered a major setback in November when its biggest customer, Kroger, said it would close three Ocado fulfilment centers.

Ocado in December said it would receive a one-time cash payment of $350 million from Kroger after the U.S. grocer decided to close three automated warehouses and scaled back plans for a wider rollout.

The move means Ocado can sell more of its technology to other retailers around the world, according to a statement Dec. 30.

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.

Ocado Group Plc has developed new, lower-cost technology that will speed up online grocery deliveries, boosting the company’s prospects as it seeks to license its robotic warehouse systems globally.