Pier 1 December SSS +8.2%

Pier 1 Imports PIR today reported that December comparable store sales increased 8.2% for the five-week period ended December 29, 2012 compared to a reported comparable store sales increase of 11.3% for the five-week period ended December 31, 2011, representing a three-year cumulative comparable store sales increase of 29.8%. Alex W. Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We are very pleased with our December comp store sales results, which reflect strong traffic and an increase in average ticket. We experienced momentum in sales throughout the month, including the days after Christmas, and sales were strong across all geographic regions of the country. Importantly, we executed our planned balance of regular and See full press release