Overstock.com launches new shop for products of small businesses

SALT LAKE CITY — Overstock.com Inc. announced the launch of a new Internet shop Friday to highlight the products of small businesses.

The Internet shop will be the centerpiece of Overstock.com's Main Street Revolution Initiative, according to a press release. It carries more than 2,500 items and sells things like furniture, jewelry, apparel and gourmet food.

The new shop is listed as a "See More" store on Overstock's main navigation header. Business owners interested in having their products listed within the store can visit www.overstock.com/mainstreet for more information.

"The Main Street Store creates a national marketing and distribution channel for small businesses by providing them a way to sell their products easily and inexpensively," said Overstock.com Chairman and CEO Patrick Byrne. "It's the new way to shop local."

— Rebecca Palmer