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The Sharper Image returns

The Sharper Image, the former multichannel retailer which closed its nearly 200 stores last year, has launched a new e-commerce site at www.sharperimage.com.

Posted 11/17/2009Zak StamborPost a comment

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Linens ‘N Things sale includes name, brands and web sites

Gordon Brothers Brands, recent buyer of The Sharper Image brand, and Hilco Consumer Capital have purchased the intellectual property assets of Linens ‘N Things. The new iteration is to relaunch later this year as a global licensed brand.

Posted 02/11/2009Mark BrohanPost a comment

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Linens ’n Things throws in the towel

A federal bankruptcy judge approved the retailer’s request to begin closing stores and liquidating merchandise. Linens ’n Things will continue to sell online during the liquidation, but it’s unclear what may happen after that with its web unit.

Posted 10/16/2008Katie DeatschPost a comment

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Chief financial officer resigns from bankrupt Sharper Image

CFO Rebecca Rodell left the beleaguered retailer last week. Meanwhile, a U.S. bankruptcy court approved the sale of the company’s remaining assets.

Posted 07/21/2008Katie DeatschPost a comment

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Sharper Image sells for markdown price of $49 million

Bankrupt multi-channel specialty retailer The Sharper Image Corp. will sell its remaining assets for a reduced price of $49 million. The deal was approved by a U.S. bankruptcy court last week.

Posted 06/04/2008Mark BrohanPost a comment

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Sharper Image officially looking for a buyer

The Sharper Image is pursuing a sale of its business and assets. The multi-channel specialty retailer, which filed for bankruptcy protection in February, hopes to complete a sale by the end of next month.

Posted 04/24/2008Don DavisPost a comment

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Sharper Image once more changes CEOs

The retailer has named Robert Conway, a founding member of retail turnaround firm Conway, Del Genio, Gries & Co., as CEO to replace outgoing chief executive Steven Lightman, who was named to the top spot less than one year ago. The change is immediate.

Posted 02/14/2008Don DavisPost a comment

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Web sales continue to drop at Sharper Image

Sharper Image is reporting another drop in both e-commerce and overall sales. For the third quarter, web sales dropped by 47% to $8 million from $15 million in the prior year.

Posted 12/12/2007Bill BriggsPost a comment