Pier 1 Imports, Inc. Announces Quarterly Conference Call

Business Wire, April 8, 2008

FORT WORTH, Texas -- Pier 1 Imports, Inc. (NYSE: PIR) announced today that it will host a conference call on Thursday, April 10, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. (Central Time).

The press release for fiscal 2008 fourth quarter results will be distributed before the market opens on April 10, 2008 followed by a conference call at 10:00 a.m. (Central Time). The call will be broadcast live on the Company's website located at www.pier1.com linking through the "Investor Relations" page and the "Events" page. Also, you may listen via telephone at 1-800-498-7872 or if international dial 1-706-643-0435, and the conference ID number is 39209770. 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.

If you are unable to listen, the replay will be available at about 12:00 p.m. (Central Time) for 24 hours and replay access can be dialed at 1-800-642-1687 or if international dial 1-706-645-9291 and reference the conference ID number 39209770. Also, a website replay will be available for three months on www.pier1.com linking through the "Investor Relations" page to the "Events" page.

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