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Peter Kafka in Commerce on March 5 at 5:30 am PT
OpenSky, the e-commerce company that lets users “follow” celebrities using a Twitter-like system, has hired its first chief merchandising officer. Simon Black joins the New York-based start-up after running merchandising at Eddie Bauer and HSN. OpenSky has raised $49 million from investors including Providence Equity and Highland Capital.
Kara Swisher in Media on December 20, 2011 at 4:40 pm PT
Wanted, one magical exec to work miracles against increasingly troublesome dragons. Ability to sparkle a plus.
Kara Swisher in News on November 30, 2011 at 10:03 pm PT
There is no $20 bid for Yahoo today. So why was it suddenly news? Time to blame Wall Street again.
Kara Swisher in News on November 11, 2011 at 2:53 pm PT
Former employees are good for something, apparently!
Kara Swisher in News on November 9, 2011 at 11:08 am PT
Aggressive private equity firm signs on the secret dotted line it said it would not.
Of course.
Tricia Duryee in Commerce on October 24, 2011 at 5:59 am PT
OpenSky is e-commerce with a Twitter twist: Follow celebrities and experts to get recommendations on the latest food, fashion, design and style.
Peter Kafka in Media on October 13, 2011 at 4:25 pm PT
The video site won’t be bought by Amazon, Google or anyone else. So now that’s over: Who’s going to run it?
Kara Swisher in Media on October 5, 2011 at 12:59 pm PT
Is this investment-banker-hype week and no one told me? It certainly seems so from all the almost ridonkulous rumors about everyone and their mother considering making a bid for Yahoo. Microsoft is not.
Kara Swisher in News on September 14, 2011 at 12:28 pm PT
As Yahoo’s board meets today to talk about what to do next, the unsettled situation at the Silicon Valley Internet giant might overtake them sooner than later.
Kara Swisher in Media on September 13, 2011 at 4:56 pm PT
Welcome to Sunnyvale, Yahoo board! But you might want to wear a disguise when you visit URL’s Cafe!
