THE FALL OF OVERSTOCK'S HAD KING

The controversies involving electronic retailing company Overstock.com founder and chief executive officer Patrick Byrne are examined. Byrne made headlines following his resignation and his involvement as an informant on the investigation of accused Russian spy Maria Butina. Byrne further admits his...

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Published in:Forbes 2019-09, Vol.202 (7), p.74
Main Author: Debter, Lauren
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Byrne, Patrick
Resignations
Retailing industry
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Summary:The controversies involving electronic retailing company Overstock.com founder and chief executive officer Patrick Byrne are examined. Byrne made headlines following his resignation and his involvement as an informant on the investigation of accused Russian spy Maria Butina. Byrne further admits his involvement in some government matters that complicates all manners of business relationships from insurability to strategic discussions regarding retail business. Also cited is how the business runs in fumes.
ISSN:0015-6914
2609-1445