Which American home-goods retailer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in February 2008?

The Sharper Image filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in February 2008. The retailer was known for premium consumer electronics, gadgets, wellness products, and unusual household goods sold through stores, catalogs, and its website.

The company faced falling sales and growing competition from online retailers and larger chains. A major product-liability dispute involving its Ionic Breeze air purifiers also contributed to financial pressure and damaged the brand’s position.

The bankruptcy led to store closures and a restructuring of the business. The Sharper Image’s retail operations were later acquired by new owners, who revived the brand primarily as an online and licensing business.

It is often confused with Brookstone because both chains sold innovative gadgets and operated mall stores, but they were separate companies with different bankruptcy histories.