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3 unusual facts about Overstock


Overstock.com

In April 2011, Overstock.com acquired naming rights to the former Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, renaming it Overstock.com Coliseum.

In July 2006, John J. Byrne, the father of Overstock's chief executive, resigned from the board of directors after a public airing of the elder Byrne's unhappiness with his son's crusade against naked short-selling.

You Make It Real

It was also featured on a commercial for Overstock.com, as well as being featured on the first episode in Season 5 of the television programme, Brothers and Sisters.


John J. Byrne

Byrne's son Patrick M. Byrne bought a 60% interest in the Internet retailer D2: Discounts Direct, changing its name to Overstock.com.

OFM, Inc

OFM products are sold through a variety of retailers, mail-order catalogs and online dealers including Office Depot, Wayfair, Overstock, and National Business Furniture.


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