Kirkland's Announces Resignation of Todd Weier

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Kirkland's, Inc. KIRK announced today that Todd Weier, Senior Vice President of Logistics, plans to leave the Company.

Todd Weier stated, “I believe that it is the right time for my departure and that my mission in the company has been largely accomplished. I am proud of our team's many achievements over the years and the logistics infrastructure we've established. I have enjoyed working with great people at Kirkland's for more than 11 years, and I look forward to continuing those relationships. I look forward to new challenges and the opportunity to spend more time on personal pursuits.”

Robert Alderson, Kirkland's President and Chief Executive Officer, noted, “We want to thank Todd for his valued service and all of his many contributions to our successful logistics program. We wish him the very best. We have begun a search for a new logistics leader, and I'm pleased that Todd has agreed to work with us during this transition.”

About Kirkland's, Inc.

Kirkland's, Inc. was founded in 1966 and is a specialty retailer of home décor in the United States. Although originally focused in the Southeast, the Company has grown beyond that region and currently operates 319 stores in 35 states. The Company's stores present a broad selection of distinctive merchandise, including framed art, mirrors, candles, lamps, picture frames, accent rugs, garden accessories and artificial floral products. The Company's stores also offer an extensive assortment of gifts, as well as seasonal merchandise. More information can be found at www.kirklands.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Except for historical information contained herein, the statements in this release are forward-looking and made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause Kirkland's actual results to differ materially from forecasted results. Those risks and uncertainties include, among other things, the competitive environment in the home décor industry in general and in Kirkland's specific market areas, inflation, product availability and growth opportunities, seasonal fluctuations, and economic conditions in general. Those and other risks are more fully described in Kirkland's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on April 18, 2013. Kirkland's disclaims any obligation to update any such factors or to publicly announce results of any revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect future events or developments.