Good morning readers.
I hope your weekend was restful. Friday brought official confirmation and details on the $24.6 billion dollar deal between grocery giants The Kroger Co. and Albertsons Cos. Our reporting team in Cincinnati goes behind the deal to look at potential opportunities and hurdles.
We've also got more insight into what kinds of raises employers are planning for next year, the goings on in the venture capital business and more. Read on for your daily dose of business news and trends.
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