My source at GG told me the KRM deal feel through because one of the principles of KRM was sick and they felt this was not the right time to focus on the Lawrence store. GG was approached by Yanki & KRM to see if a deal can be saved without anyone losing money and it was.
This area also has a ridiculous amount of options to go shopping (GG, Season, Frenkel's, Stop & Shop, Foodtown, Trader Joes and Costco) If people feel that is not enough, then go to Brooklyn every 2 weeks, stock up on meat and call it a day. Nothing wrong with buying groceries at 2 different locations.