Conn's Considers Putting Itself Up for Sale

Conn's, The Woodlands, Texas-based chain that sells home appliances, consumer electronics and furniture, may put itself up for sale or make other big changes to try to increase its valus to shareholders, the company said Monday. "While we remain confident in the company's future prospects and have ample capital and liquidity to execute our business plan, we have decided to conduct a strategic review and explore options to accelerate the realization of value for our stockholders," said Theodore Wright, Conn's chairman and CEO.