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• Pier 1 to shut all kids stores.(Pier 1 Imports Inc. to close 33 of its Pier 1 Kids stores )(Financial report)(Brief article)

  - 2007-07-01

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• TXJ Vet is New Pier 1 Chief.(TJX Companies Inc.)(Alex Smith appointed at Pier 1 Imports Inc.)(Brief article)

  - 2007-02-05

  By Staff Fort Worth, Texas - Embattled Pier 1 Imports announced last week that Alex Smith will join the company as chairman and ceo, effective Feb. 19. He will succeed Marvin Girouard, who had previously announced he would retire...

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• Pier 1 Mum on NYSE Inquiry.(Pier 1 Imports Inc.)(New York Stock Exchange )(Financial report)(Brief article)

  - 2006-11-27

  By Staff Fort Worth, Texas - Pier 1 Imports said it was notified by the New York Stock Exchange NYSE of unusual trading activity in the company's stock on Nov. 14. In response, the company only said, "The NYSE...

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• Pier 1 Imports, Inc. Announces Agreement to Sell Private-Label Credit Card Operations

  - 2006-08-30

  FORT WORTH, Texas -- Pier 1 Imports, Inc. (NYSE:PIR) announced today that, through a subsidiary, it has entered into an agreement to sell its private-label credit card operations to Chase. In addition, Pier 1 and Chase will enter into a long-term marketing and servicing agreement. Net cash proceeds at closing...

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• Pier 1 downtrends; retains JPMorgan.(Retail Briefs)(Pier 1 Imports Inc.)(Brief article)

  - 2006-05-15

  Pier 1 Imports has retained JPMorgan to evaluate strategic alternatives, indicating a sale of assets could occur. Comps dropped 11.5% in April and 6.5% year-to-date. Pier 1 will report quarterly results June 15, and now projects a loss of $0.24 and Pier 1 Imports...

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• Pier 1 seeks safe port in a sea of competitors.(Pier 1 Imports Inc.)

  - 2006-01-16

  NEW YORK -- Pier 1 will continue its "less is more" merchandising and market strategy, broadening its price point spread as it further edits assortments--reducing its SKU base by 20 percent--all in an attempt to refocus its business again NEW YORK -- Pier 1...

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• Pier 1 betting on contemporary looks.(News)(Pier 1 Imports Inc.)

  - 2005-12-19

  FORT WORTH, TEXAS -- Out with its signature wicker wares, in with sleek wood and metal furniture pieces, said Pier 1 Imports during its third quarter earnings call on December 15. Looking to compete in design and quality with popular mass ...

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• Pier One reports stormy third quarter.(BUSINESS Today)

  - 2005-12-19

  FORT WORTH, TEXAS -- With same-store sales still sliding, and margins thinning out as costs climbed higher and stockpiles soared, struggling home accessories retailer Pier 1 Imports Inc. recorded a third-quarter loss of $7.2 million, reversing a pr FORT WORTH, TEXAS -- With same-store...

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• Pier 1 enters new credit facility.(Pier 1 Imports Inc secured credit facility)(Brief Article)

  - 2005-11-28

  Pier 1 Imports, Inc. has entered a new $325 million five-year secured credit facility. The facility is secured by the company's merchandise inventory and credit card receivables. It replaces Pier 1's existing unsecured bank facilities, includ Pier 1...

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• Pier 1's profits vanish.(Pier 1 Imports Inc. )

  - 2005-09-19

  Fort Worth, Texas -- Shelling out more than it's taking in at the register, putting its margins into freefall, with same-store sales declining by almost eight percent, Pier 1 Imports Inc. recorded a second quarter loss of $10.2 million, reversing a Fort Worth, Texas...

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