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Gateway: From PC powerhouse to buyout bargain

August 28, 2007 Suitors once offered $7 billion for Gateway, but after a decade of missteps and bad luck, the company is snapped up for a modest $710 million. TAGS: Gateway Inc., eMachines Inc., Acer Inc., PC company, Compaq Computer Corp., eBay Inc., consumer electronics, electronics, HP, CEO, PC, TV

Gateway makes bid for rival eMachines

January 30, 2004 The struggling company sees in eMachines' retail success story an opportunity to expand its PC market share and add new distribution channels for consumer electronics gear. TAGS: eMachines Inc., Gateway Inc., PC company, bid, consumer electronics, U.S., electronics, retailer, PC, notebook computer, CEO

Gateway returns to PC roots

July 16, 2004 Company discontinues many consumer electronics lines to focus on PCs--and profitability. TAGS: Gateway Inc., eMachines Inc., consumer electronics, Connected Corp., DLP, spokesperson, electronics, retailer, Media Center PC, DVD player, PC, agreement, TV, MP3, camera

Gateway could cut work force by half

April 21, 2004 Pressing to turn a profit, new management is evaluating a number of scenarios, including simplifying its product lines and eliminating up to 2,000 workers, CNET News.com has learned. TAGS: Gateway Inc., work force, eMachines Inc., profitability, product line, scenario, consumer electronics, management, facility, PC company, worker, electronics, retailer, California, CEO

Gateway to go global again with eMachines merger

March 1, 2004 The PC maker, which left overseas markets in 2001, says eMachines will provide new distribution channels in Britain and Japan, as well as stateside. But will Gateway's namesake stores become obsolete? TAGS: eMachines Inc., Gateway Inc., Andrew Neff, store, consumer electronics, merger, channel, retailer, PC company, Japan, distribution, electronics, acquisition, brand, U.K., U.S.

Best Buy to peddle Gateway gear

June 11, 2004 Retail chain to host fire sale after PC maker's own store closings. TAGS: Gateway Inc., Best Buy Co. Inc., eMachines Inc., retailer, Gateway PC, PC company, Compaq Presario, HP Pavilion, HP, consumer electronics, electronics, spokesman, PC, LCD

Gateway reports loss, announces layoffs

April 30, 2004 The PC maker will lay off 1,500 by the end of 2004 as part of its bid to return to profitability next year. TAGS: Gateway Inc., layoff, eMachines Inc., Gateway PC, PC company, consumer electronics, electronics, CEO, PC

Gateway CEO Inouye resigns

February 9, 2006 update Wayne Inouye steps down abruptly after the company's mixed returns for the fourth quarter. TAGS: Gateway Inc., eMachines Inc., CEO, PC company, electronics, U.S., PC

Gambling with Gateway

February 26, 2004 CNET News.com's Michael Kanellos says that fear is a great motivator, which is part of the reason Gateway remains one of the more interesting computer companies to watch. TAGS: Gateway Inc., eMachines Inc., consumer electronics, Michael Kanellos, electronics, computer company, PC company, Apple Computer, IBM Corp., HP, CEO, TV, U.S., PC

Gateway to shutter stores, cut staff

April 2, 2004 The company says it will close its retail stores next week and lay off about 2,500 employees associated with the stores, or nearly 40 percent of its work force. TAGS: Gateway Inc., store, Best Buy Co. Inc., work force, outlet, retailer, eMachines Inc., consumer electronics, electronics, U.S., PC
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