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January 16, 2013
Dickies extended footprint reaches Canada

Leading global workwear maker Dickies has announced plans to expand its occupational wear division’s product offerings as well as their geographical availability.

June 14, 2012
Pier 1 CEO earns contract extension on impressive performance

With Pier 1 delivering yet another quarter of comps and earnings growth, it's easy to forget that the retailer was once struggling just to make a profit.

April 5, 2012
Pier 1 seeks multi-channel dominance

Bed Bath and Beyond may dominate the housewares retail space, but that isn't stopping companies like Pier 1 Imports from trying to take a bigger share.

September 15, 2011
Q2 results leave Pier 1 confident heading into holidays

Pier 1 reported sales and earnings growth for its second quarter, leaving president and CEO, Alex Smith confident about the future of the company heading into the holiday season.

April 8, 2011
To profitability and beyond at Pier 1 Imports

After being left for dead four years ago, Pier 1 Imports has recuperated fully to the point where it recently embarked on a new three-year plan to restore growth to the company.

January 7, 2011
Pier 1 December same-store sales up 10.3%

Pier 1 Imports' same-store sales rose 10.3% in December, helped in part by more customers and higher average receipts

December 1, 2010
Pier 1 3Q comps up 10.2%

Pier 1 Imports reported that comparable-store sales for the third quarter ended Nov. 27 increased...

November 8, 2010
Pier 1 feeling positive going into the holidays

Pier 1 Imports reported that it continues to see positive trends with increases in traffic,...

June 2, 2010
Pier 1 Q1 comps up 14.3%

Pier 1 Imports reported that comparable-store sales for the first quarter ended May 29 increased 14.3% ......

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