Sharper Image Going on the Block

Sharper Image Corp. has decided to sell its business and assets and plans to solicit indications of interest from prospective buyers.

The San Francisco-based direct marketer filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection two months ago, listing $251.5 million in assets and $199 million in debt (Direct Newsline, Feb. 21).

The company said it would set up bidding procedures and conduct an auction