The Company will host a conference call to discuss fiscal 2006 second quarter results at 10:00 a.m. Central Time today. A web cast is available on our web site at www.pier1.com linking through to the "Investor Relations" page and the "Events" page, or you can dial into the conference at 1-800-498-7872 or for international callers dial 1-706-643-0435, ID 4487710. The teleconference will be held in a "listen-only" mode for all participants other than the Company's current sell-side and buy-side investment professionals.
Pier 1 Imports Inc is North America's largest specialty retailer of imported decorative home furnishings and gifts with Pier 1 Imports stores in 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada, and Mexico; The Pier stores in the United Kingdom and Ireland; and Pier 1 kids stores.