He's the perfect example of 'Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer,' in that he's bought his biggest competitors, such as Selandia, to expand his market into upscale licensed adult dinnerware. Tomorrow the world Zak Designs sells products throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and South America. The company opened an office in England last year and is considering opening one in South America as well. This global push is part of Zakheim's vision of seeing international sales account for about 40 percent of the company's total business in the next few years. Zak Designs will continue to expand its lines through acquisitions closely related to dinnerware and drinkware.
Some people think that the only way to get ahead is to screw somebody over.
We treat everyone fairly. We'll win, but we'll be fair about it. Julia Hubbel is a Spokane-based freelance writer.