PIER 1 IMPORTS TO OPEN FIRST STORE IN ST. LUCIE, FL

For Immediate Release
September 14, 2007

FORT WORTH, Texas – Pier 1 Imports (NYSE: PIR) is pleased to announce the opening of its newest store in St. Lucie, FL.  The 10,841-square-foot store, located at 10888 SW Village Parkway in the Tradition shopping center, opens September 21.*

“We are pleased to bring Pier 1 to St. Lucie and hope that our new location will inspire customers to discover Pier 1’s unique and ever-changing merchandise,” said Alex Smith, Pier 1 President and CEO. “We know that the citizens of St. Lucie care about their homes and home décor, and we are excited to have the opportunity to serve the St. Lucie community.”

Store manager Katherine Willis, who has been with the company for two years, will hire approximately 15 full- and part-time associates. Currently, Pier 1 has more than two locations in surrounding areas.

Giving Back

Residents of St. Lucie can now help in the fight against breast cancer by picking up the 2007 Pier 1 Floral Blossom Filled Candle benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure at their new Pier 1 location.  Available in August until supplies last, Pier 1 will donate 25% of the purchase price of the candle (less tax) to Komen for the Cure, which supports innovative breast cancer research and community outreach programs.  Pier 1 has been a national partner with Komen since 1991 and has sold the candles benefiting Komen in its stores since 1997.

Our Community

Pier 1 is proud to give back to the communities in which our associates live and work, as well as the international countries where we source merchandise.  Pier 1 has contributed more than $30 million to philanthropic organizations at the international, national and local level including UNICEF (the United Nations Children’s Fund), Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the United Way of Metropolitan Tarrant County. 

Pier 1 Imports is North America’s largest specialty retailer of imported decorative home furnishings and gifts with Pier 1 Imports® stores in 49 states, Puerto Rico, Canada, and Mexico; and Pier 1 Kids® stores in the United States.

*Variances in store opening dates may occur.  To confirm date please contact:

Whitney Rogers
Public Relations Coordinator
(817) 252-8130
wrrogers@pier1.com

EDITOR'S NOTE: Please use the numeral 1 when referring to the Pier 1 Imports brand. The company may be referred to as Pier 1 Imports or Pier 1.