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Pier 1 Imports, Inc. NYSE: PIR is a Fort Worth, Texas-based retailer specialising in home furnishings, especially furniture, kitchen furnishings, bedroom accessories, and diningware. The chain operates 1,172 stores under the names Pier 1 Imports, The Pier, Cargokids, and Pier 1 Kids in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. Pier 1 Imports also has an international merchandising deal with Sears.
The company was founded in San Mateo, California.
Famous spokespeople for the company, seen largely in broadcast commercials, include Cheers alumnus Kirstie Alley and Thom Filicia of Queer Eye for the Straight Guy.
Two stores within the U.S. feature a much larger selection of items, including expanded linen and furniture choices. One is located in Las Vegas, Nevada, store number 1,000, and the other in Columbus, Ohio. Within the company the extra inventory is referred to as '888' items - a stock code.
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