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Overstock CEO Patrick Byrne takes indefinite leave of absence
2016-04-11 15:52:59| Apparel - Topix.net
Patrick Byrne, the mercurial CEO of Overstock.com, says that he is taking a leave of absence. It's unclear when -- or if -- he'll return.
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Overstock Wins SEC's Nod To Upend How Companies Issue Shares
2015-12-18 00:45:48| Apparel - Topix.net
Overstock.com Inc. has a plan to refashion how companies go public and dole out shares in secondary offerings. The online discounter moved a step closer when its strategy of using bitcoin-based technology won permission last week from the top U.S. securities regulator.
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Amazon, Overstock pull hoverboards over fire concerns: What if one is already under your tree?
2015-12-14 18:48:15| Apparel - Topix.net
Online retailer Amazon has pulled most hoverboards from its site as safety concerns over one of this season's most popular gifts continue to grow. Following reports that the self-balancing two-wheeled electronic devices could burst into flames, Amazon has removed most hoverboards from its site.
Overstock Issues First Cryptosecurity
2015-06-12 08:57:20| Apparel - Topix.net
In January 2014, Overstock.com became the first major online retailer to accept payment in bitcoin. Less than eighteen months later, Overstock is now the first company to offer qualified buyers the option of purchasing private cryptosecurities, in the form of bonds.
$100 Million Wasted By Overstock
2015-04-05 20:47:36| Apparel - Topix.net
In the fourth quarter of 2014, Overstock.com began construction on a new $95 million headquarters. The new building was inspired by a $73 million deferred tax credit realized in 2013 , which nearly doubled the company's cash on hand.
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