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Pier 1 Imports, Inc. (NYSE: PIR) announced today that it will host a conference call on Thursday, June 18, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time to discuss its first quarter results.

The press release for fiscal 2010 first quarter results will be distributed before the market opens on June 18, 2009, followed by a conference call at 10:00 a.m. (Central Daylight Time). The call will be broadcast live on the Company’s website located at www.pier1.com : .

The call may be accessed by linking through the “Investor Relations” page to the “Events” page. Also, you may listen by telephone by calling 1-800-498-7872 or, if international, 1-706-643-0435, and using conference ID number 10141396. The conference call will be held

in a “listen-only” mode for all participants.

If you are unable to listen, a replay will be available at about 12:00 p.m. (Central Daylight Time) for 24 hours and replay access can be accessed by calling 1-800-642-1687 or, if international, 1-706-645-9291, and using the conference ID number 10141396. Also, a website replay will be available for three months on www.pier1.com : .
The replay may be accessed by linking through the “Investor Relations” page to the “Events” page.

Pier 1 Imports, Inc. is the original global importer of imported decorative home furnishings and gifts. Information about the Company is available on www.pier1.com : .



Pier 1 Imports, Inc.Cary Turner, 817-252-8400