Sharper Image Chairman Resigns

New York City The chairman of the board of Sharper Image Corp., Jerry Levin, has resigned with intentions of acquiring part or all of the company, the company said on Thursday.

Sharper Image, which filed for bankruptcy protection in February, said that Jerry Levin, whose resignation as chairman and director is effective immediately, has informed the company that he is interested in partnering with other investors to buy some or all of the company. CEO Robert Conway said the San Francisco-based retailer would "give full consideration to any proposal that may be made to acquire the company's business or assets."