German company buys Peet’s Coffee for nearly $1 billion, will take it private – San Jose Mercury News
While lovers of Peet’s dark-roasted coffees shouldn’t see any changes, shareholders of the company are enjoying a financial jolt from the $73.50-a-share-deal, a premium of nearly 29 percent over Peet’s July 20 closing stock price of $57.16.

Alverius and Company, Inc. Announces Aggressive Marketing Strategy – YAHOO!
(PRWEB) July 24, 2012 Alverius and Company announced their aggressive marketing strategy following the successful launch of their website, alveriusandcompany.com. The wholesale distribution company’s marketing campaign is taking a proactive approach to …