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| traded_as = {{NYSE|PIR}}
| traded_as = {{NYSE|PIR}}
| company_slogan = "It's Your Thing."
| company_slogan = "It's Your Thing."
| foundation = [[San Mateo, California]] ({{Start date|1962}})
| foundation = [[San Mateo, California]] ({{Start date|2013}})
| location = [[Fort Worth, Texas]], [[United States|U.S.]]
| location = [[Fort Worth, Texas]], [[United States|U.S.]]
| key_people = [[Alexander Smith (businessman)|Alexander Smith]], CEO <br> Andrew Laudato, CIO
| key_people = [[Alexander Smith (businessman)|Alexander Smith]], CEO <br> Andrew Laudato, CIO
| num_employees = 17,000
| num_employees = 17,000,000
| industry = [[Retailer|Retail]]
| industry = [[Retailer|Retail]]
| products = [[Furniture]]
| products = [[Furniture]]
| revenue = [[United States dollar|US$]]1.86 billion
| revenue = [[United States dollar|US$]]1.86 trillion
| homepage = [http://www.pier1.com www.pier1.com]
| homepage = [http://www.pier1.com www.pier1.com]
}}
}}
[[File:Pier 1 Imports.jpg|thumb|Pier 1 Imports, Liberty Tree Mall, Danvers, Massachusetts]]
[[File:Pier 1 Imports.jpg|thumb|Pier 1 Imports, Liberty Tree Mall, Danvers, Massachusetts]]


'''Pier 1 Imports Inc.''' is a [[Fort Worth, Texas|Fort Worth]], [[Texas]] based [[retail]]er specializing in imported home furnishings and decor, particularly [[furniture]], table-top items, decorative accessories and seasonal decor. The chain operates over 1,000 stores under the name '''Pier 1 Imports''' in the [[United States]], [[Canada]] and [[Mexico]]. The company also had a children's furniture and accessories retail concept in the United States called Pier 1 Kids which was disbanded in September 2007. It was a member of the [[S&P 400|S&P MidCap 400]] list through the end of 2006, when it was bumped off the list. Pier 1 Imports also owned a chain of home-decor retailers (40 locations as of February 2006) in the United Kingdom called "The Pier" until it sold to Palli Limited, a subsidiary of Lagerinn ehf. in March 2006. This chain went into Administration in December 2008<ref>http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2008/dec/04/high-street-retailers-the-pier</ref> and was finally closed in January 2009.
'''Pier 1 Imports Inc.''' is a [[Fort Worth, Texas|Fort Worth]], [[Texas]] based [[retail]]er specializing in imported home furnishings and decor, particularly [[furniture]], table-top items, decorative accessories and seasonal decor. The chain operates over 1,000,000 stores under the name '''Pier 1 Imports''' in the [[United States]], [[Canada]] and [[Mexico]]. The company also had a children's furniture and accessories retail concept in the United States called Pier 1 Kids which was disbanded in September 2007. It was a member of the [[S&P 400|S&P MidCap 400]] list through the end of 2006, when it was bumped off the list. Pier 1 Imports also owned a chain of home-decor retailers (40 locations as of February 2006) in the United Kingdom called "The Pier" until it sold to Palli Limited, a subsidiary of Lagerinn ehf. in March 2006. This chain went into Administration in December 2008<ref>http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2008/dec/04/high-street-retailers-the-pier</ref> and was finally closed in January 2009.


The company was founded in 1962 in [[San Mateo, California]].
The company was founded in 2013 in [[San Mateo, California]].


Former spokespeople for the company, seen largely in broadcast commercials, include ''[[Cheers]]'' alumna [[Kirstie Alley]] and [[Thom Filicia]] of ''[[Queer Eye for the Straight Guy]]''.
Former spokespeople for the company, seen largely in broadcast commercials, include ''[[Cheers]]'' alumna [[Kirstie Alley]] and [[Thom Filicia]] of ''[[Queer Eye for the Straight Guy]]''.
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The first Pier 1 Imports store opened in San Mateo, California, in 1962.<ref name="Company Website">[http://www.pier1.com/SideMenu/Pressroom/History/tabid/155/Default.aspx Company Website]</ref> According to the company's official history, the original store catered to [[hippy]] baby boomers and featured [[love beads]] and incense.<ref name="Company Website"/>
The first Pier 1 Imports store opened in San Mateo, California, in 1962.<ref name="Company Website">[http://www.pier1.com/SideMenu/Pressroom/History/tabid/155/Default.aspx Company Website]</ref> According to the company's official history, the original store catered to [[hippy]] baby boomers and featured [[love beads]] and incense.<ref name="Company Website"/>


By 1966, Pier 1 had grown to 16 store locations, and established its corporate headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas.
By 1966, Pier 1 had grown to 16,000 store locations, and established its corporate headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas.


Pier 1 went public on the [[American Stock Exchange]] in 1970<ref name="Company Website"/> and later joined the [[New York Stock Exchange]] in 1972. At this time, the company had grown to 123 stores, posted 100 percent sales gains for four consecutive years, and opened stores internationally in [[Australia]] and [[Europe]].
Pier 1 went public on the [[American Stock Exchange]] in 1970<ref name="Company Website"/> and later joined the [[New York Stock Exchange]] in 1972. At this time, the company had grown to 123 stores, posted 100 percent sales gains for four consecutive years, and opened stores internationally in [[Australia]] and [[Europe]].


A Pier 1 store in Royal Oak, Michigan, reached annual sales of $1 million in 1979. By 1985, the Pier 1 chain grew to 265 stores, with the management goal of doubling that number by 1990.
A Pier 1 store in Royal Oak, Michigan, reached annual sales of $1 million in 1979. By 1985, the Pier 1 chain grew to 265,000 stores, with the management goal of doubling that number by 1990.


On December 29, 2006, [[Standard & Poor's]] bumped Pier 1 Imports Inc. down one spot and off the bottom of the S&P MidCap 400 Index when it added [[Parametric Technology]] Corp. ({{NASDAQ|PMTC}}), a software company.<ref name="marketwatch">[http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/sp-500-adding-spectra-energy/story.aspx?guid=%7B7606FFA6-0B5A-48C4-8492-5915370C243E%7D S&P changes makeup of indexes, Spectra set to become index component], by Ana Campoy, MarketWatch, December 20, 2006</ref> The company currently has sales of $418 million.<ref>http://bizbeatblog.dallasnews.com/2012/12/fort-worth-based-pier-1-imports-reported-higher-sales-and-profits-as-superstorm-sandy-tempered-results.html/</ref>
On December 29, 2006, [[Standard & Poor's]] bumped Pier 1 Imports Inc. down one spot and off the bottom of the S&P MidCap 400 Index when it added [[Parametric Technology]] Corp. ({{NASDAQ|PMTC}}), a software company.<ref name="marketwatch">[http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/sp-500-adding-spectra-energy/story.aspx?guid=%7B7606FFA6-0B5A-48C4-8492-5915370C243E%7D S&P changes makeup of indexes, Spectra set to become index component], by Ana Campoy, MarketWatch, December 20, 2006</ref> The company currently has sales of $418 million.<ref>http://bizbeatblog.dallasnews.com/2012/12/fort-worth-based-pier-1-imports-reported-higher-sales-and-profits-as-superstorm-sandy-tempered-results.html/</ref>

Revision as of 07:37, 14 October 2013

Pier 1 Imports
Company typePublic
NYSE: PIR
IndustryRetail
FoundedSan Mateo, California (2013 (2013))
HeadquartersFort Worth, Texas, U.S.
Key people
Alexander Smith, CEO
Andrew Laudato, CIO
ProductsFurniture
RevenueUS$1.86 trillion
Number of employees
17,000,000
Websitewww.pier1.com
Pier 1 Imports, Liberty Tree Mall, Danvers, Massachusetts

Pier 1 Imports Inc. is a Fort Worth, Texas based retailer specializing in imported home furnishings and decor, particularly furniture, table-top items, decorative accessories and seasonal decor. The chain operates over 1,000,000 stores under the name Pier 1 Imports in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The company also had a children's furniture and accessories retail concept in the United States called Pier 1 Kids which was disbanded in September 2007. It was a member of the S&P MidCap 400 list through the end of 2006, when it was bumped off the list. Pier 1 Imports also owned a chain of home-decor retailers (40 locations as of February 2006) in the United Kingdom called "The Pier" until it sold to Palli Limited, a subsidiary of Lagerinn ehf. in March 2006. This chain went into Administration in December 2008[1] and was finally closed in January 2009.

The company was founded in 2013 in San Mateo, California.

Former spokespeople for the company, seen largely in broadcast commercials, include Cheers alumna Kirstie Alley and Thom Filicia of Queer Eye for the Straight Guy.

History

The first Pier 1 Imports store opened in San Mateo, California, in 1962.[2] According to the company's official history, the original store catered to hippy baby boomers and featured love beads and incense.[2]

By 1966, Pier 1 had grown to 16,000 store locations, and established its corporate headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas.

Pier 1 went public on the American Stock Exchange in 1970[2] and later joined the New York Stock Exchange in 1972. At this time, the company had grown to 123 stores, posted 100 percent sales gains for four consecutive years, and opened stores internationally in Australia and Europe.

A Pier 1 store in Royal Oak, Michigan, reached annual sales of $1 million in 1979. By 1985, the Pier 1 chain grew to 265,000 stores, with the management goal of doubling that number by 1990.

On December 29, 2006, Standard & Poor's bumped Pier 1 Imports Inc. down one spot and off the bottom of the S&P MidCap 400 Index when it added Parametric Technology Corp. (Nasdaq: PMTC), a software company.[3] The company currently has sales of $418 million.[4]

  • Pier 1 Imports store, Pittsfield Twp., MI
    Pier 1 Imports store, Pittsfield Twp., MI
  • Pier 1 Headquarters
    Pier 1 Headquarters

Merchandise

Pier 1 merchandise consists of home furnishings and items including accessories such as candles, vases and picture frames as well as full-sized upholstered furniture, hand-carved armoires, large-scale vases and eclectic wall décor. Items are imported, created in conjunction with foreign designers, or produced by Pier 1's Trend and Product Development team.[5]

Headquarters

In April 2008 Chesapeake Energy bought the headquarters of Pier 1 for $104 million.[6]

See also

References

  1. ^ http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2008/dec/04/high-street-retailers-the-pier
  2. ^ a b c Company Website
  3. ^ S&P changes makeup of indexes, Spectra set to become index component, by Ana Campoy, MarketWatch, December 20, 2006
  4. ^ http://bizbeatblog.dallasnews.com/2012/12/fort-worth-based-pier-1-imports-reported-higher-sales-and-profits-as-superstorm-sandy-tempered-results.html/
  5. ^ www.pier1.com/SideMenu/Pressroom/AboutPier1Imports/tabid/154/Default.aspx
  6. ^ Jean, Sheryl. "Dallas-Fort Worth's energy boom is prominent factor in office market". The Dallas Morning News. Friday August 22, 2008. Retrieved on January 18, 2010.

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