2008-08-13 23:38:04 -

- Cost Plus, Inc. (Nasdaq:CPWM) announced today that it will release its second quarter results for fiscal 2008 on Thursday, August 21, 2008, after the market close, and will host a conference call for investors at 1:30 p.m. PT that day. Participating in the call will be Barry Feld, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Jane Baughman, Chief Financial Officer.

The conference call will be in a "listen-only" mode for all participants other than the sell-side and buy-side investment professionals who regularly follow the Company. The toll-free phone number for the call is 800-329-9097 and the access code is 56051601. Callers should dial in approximately 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. A telephonic replay will be available at 888-286-8010, Access Code: 87126233, from 3:30 p.m. PT Thursday, August 21, 2008 to 3:30 p.m. PT on Thursday, August 28, 2008. Investors may also access the live call or the replay over the internet at www.streetevents.com; www.fulldisclosure.com and www.worldmarket.com.

Cost Plus, Inc. is a leading specialty retailer of casual home living and entertaining products. As of today, August 13, 2008, the Company operates 296 stores in 33 states.

Cost Plus, Inc.
Jane Baughman, 510-808-9119