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Exhibit 99.1

Pier 1 Imports, Inc. Announces Annual Meeting of Shareholders and Quarterly Conference Call

FORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 31, 2011--Pier 1 Imports, Inc. (NYSE:PIR) announced that April 29, 2011, is the record date for its Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held June 28, 2011.

As previously announced, the Company will report fiscal 2011 fourth quarter and fiscal year financial results prior to market open on April 7, 2011 and will host a conference call later that morning at 10:00 a.m. Central Time to discuss the results. Investors will be able to connect to the call through the Company’s website at www.pier1.com. The conference call can be accessed by linking through to the “Investor Relations” page to the “Events” page, or you can listen to the conference call by calling 1-800-498-7872, or if international, 1-706-643-0435. The conference ID number is 45804562.

A replay will be available after 12:00 p.m. (Central Time) for a 24 hour period and the replay can be accessed by calling 1-800-642-1687, or if international, 1-706-645-9291 using the conference ID number 45804562.

Financial Disclosure Advisory

Management’s expectations and assumptions regarding future results are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements included in this press release. Any forward-looking projections or statements should be considered in conjunction with the cautionary statements and risks contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K. Refer to the Company’s most recent SEC filings for any updates concerning these and other risks and uncertainties that may affect the Company’s operations and performance. The Company assumes no obligation to update or revise its forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results expressed or implied will not be realized.

Pier 1 Imports, Inc. is the original global importer of imported decorative home furnishings and gifts. Information about the Company is available on www.pier1.com.

CONTACT:
Pier 1 Imports, Inc.
Cary Turner, 817-252-8400