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Pier 1 Imports Inc. (PIR) is in the Retail Industry

Revenue
Mar 01 2008
$1.5B
Profit
Mar 01 2008
($373.5M)
Market Cap
Dec 03 2008
$51.6M

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  • Stores using freebies and coupons to lure shoppers

    Just in case massive markdowns aren't enough to persuade shoppers to fork over cash for presents on Black Friday, some retailers are hoping to woo shoppers with freebies and coupons. Friday is the traditional start of the holiday shopping season, and it historically was when the surge of shoppers helped...

    Articles 2008-11-27

  • Pier 1 Imports, Inc. Provides Third Quarter Earnings Guidance

    FORT WORTH, Texas -- Pier 1 Imports, Inc. (NYSE:PIR) announced that it is hosting an event for shareholders and members of the buy- and sell-side analyst community on November 18, 2008, during which members of the management team will provide a general update on the Company's business. In...

    Articles 2008-11-17

  • Hay Group Survey Finds Retailers Cutting Back and Staffing Down this Holiday Season

    - Retailers Cite Shift in Pay, Staffing and Promotional Strategies from Only Two Months Ago - PHILADELPHIA -- Retail analyst reports suggest that America's economic turmoil may very well be the "Grinch" that steals Christmas this year - and a recent survey from Hay Group supports those shifting...

    Articles 2008-11-10

  • Pier 1 Imports, Inc. Reports September Comparable Store Sales

    FORT WORTH, Texas -- Pier 1 Imports, Inc. (NYSE:PIR) reported that comparable store sales for the five-week period ended October 4, 2008 declined 11.7 percent, primarily the result of a decline in traffic during the month of September of 8 percent. Alex W. Smith, the Company's President and...

    Articles 2008-10-09

  • Pier 1 Imports, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Financial Results

    FORT WORTH, Texas -- Pier 1 Imports, Inc. (NYSE:PIR): Highlights: * Comparable store sales declined 1.7% * Comparable store merchandise margin dollars increased approximately 1% * Traffic slightly positive in the quarter * Continued increases in conversion rates and units...

    Articles 2008-09-18

  • Pier 1 Imports Names Michael Benkel Senior Vice President - Planning and Allocations

    FORT WORTH, Texas -- Pier 1 Imports, Inc. (NYSE:PIR) announced today that Michael R. Benkel has joined Pier 1 Imports as Senior Vice President - Planning and Allocations. Mr. Benkel brings more than 18 years of retail experience to Pier 1 Imports. Most recently, Michael served as the...

    Articles 2008-09-17

  • Pier 1 Imports, Inc. Announces Quarterly Conference Call

    FORT WORTH, Texas -- Pier 1 Imports, Inc. (NYSE: PIR) announced today that it will host a conference call on Thursday, September 18, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time to discuss its second quarter results. The press release for fiscal 2009 second quarter results will be distributed before...

    Articles 2008-09-11

  • Pier 1 Imports, Inc. To Present at the Goldman Sachs Conference

    Pre-Announces Second Quarter Results FORT WORTH, Texas -- Pier 1 Imports, Inc. (NYSE:PIR) announced today that it is participating in the Goldman Sachs Global Retailing Conference being held today at the Marriott Marquis in New York. Members of the management team are scheduled to give an update on...

    Articles 2008-09-03

  • BellwetherReport.com Analyst Opinions on LLTC, FLEX, FHN and PIR

    BellwetherReport.com is the leading onlinefinancial newsletter for investors seeking top independent and unbiasedresearch. Investors seeking free and unbiased analyst opinions on thecompanies mentioned in this release are encouraged to sign up to www.bellwetherreport.com for a free subscription to access these reports.Today, we have once again scheduled interviews with a...

    Articles 2008-09-03

  • Pier 1 Imports, Inc. To Present at the Goldman Sachs Conference

    FORT WORTH, Texas -- Pier 1 Imports, Inc. (NYSE:PIR) announced today that it is participating in the Goldman Sachs Global Retailing Conference being held at the Marriott Marquis in New York. Alex Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Cary Turner, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, of Pier...

    Articles 2008-08-28

  • Cost Plus, Inc. Delivers Positive Same Store Sales for Second Consecutive Quarter and Reduces Pre-Tax Loss From Continuing Operations

    OAKLAND, Calif. -- Cost Plus, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPWM) today announced financial results for its second quarter ended August 2, 2008 and provided financial guidance for the third quarter of fiscal year 2008. Second Quarter Results from Continuing Operations Net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2008...

    Articles 2008-08-21

  • Pier 1 Imports Announces Withdrawal of Proposal to Acquire Cost Plus

    FORT WORTH, Texas -- Pier 1 Imports, Inc. (NYSE: PIR) today announced it has withdrawn its proposal to acquire all the outstanding shares of Cost Plus, Inc. (NASDAQ: CPWM) common stock. The Company stated: [TABLE OMITTED] About Pier 1 Imports, Inc. Pier 1 Imports, Inc. is...

    Articles 2008-06-24

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  • Incorporated: 1978
  • CEO: Mr. Alexander W. Smith

Pier 1 Imports consist of retail stores operating under the name Pier 1 Imports. As of Mar 1 2008, Co. operated 1,034 Pier 1 Imports stores in the U.S. and 83 Pier 1 Imports stores in Canada. As of the date above, Co. categorized its products into two groups. Co.'s Decorative Accesories group products include decorative wood accessories, lamps, vases, dried and artificial flowers, baskets, wall decorations, ceramics, dinnerware, bath and fragrance products, candles, bedding, epicurean products, and seasonal and gift items.Co.'s Furniture group products consist of furniture and furniture cushions to be used in living, dining, kitchen and bedroom areas, sunrooms, and on patios.

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Pier 1 Imports Inc. Company Info

Board of Directors

Mr. Tom M. Thomas

Non-Executive Chairman

Mr. John H. Burgoyne

Dr. Michael R. Ferrari Ph.D.

Mr. Robert B. Holland III

Ms. Karen W. Katz

Mr. Terry E. London

Mr. Alexander W. Smith

Ms. Cece Smith

Contact Information

100 Pier 1 Place

Fort Worth, TX

http://www.pier1.com

817 252-8000

NAICS Code

All Other Home Furnishings Stores: 442299
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