UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 8-K


CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)  March 7, 2016

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Item 2.02    Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On March 7, 2016, Pier 1 Imports, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release providing preliminary information regarding the Company’s fourth quarter and fiscal year ended February 27, 2016.  A copy of this press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is being furnished, not filed, under item 2.02 of this Report on Form 8-K.

Item 7.01    Regulation FD Disclosure

On March 7, 2016, the Company issued a press release announcing the Company’s presentation on Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at the Raymond James 37^th Annual Institutional Investors Conference being held March 6-9, 2016 at the JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes Hotel in Orlando, Florida.  A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.  

Item 9.01   Financial Statements and Exhibits.

                     (d) Exhibits.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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