Pier 1 Imports 8-K Pier 1 Imports, Inc. to Present at the Wells Fargo Securities Consumer Conference

Exhibit 99.1

Pier 1 Imports, Inc. to Present at the Wells Fargo Securities Consumer Conference

FORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--September 22, 2010--Pier 1 Imports, Inc. (NYSE:PIR) today announced that it is participating in the 2010 Wells Fargo Securities Consumer Conference being held September 29-30^th at the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, New York. Cary Turner, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will make a presentation on Wednesday, September 29^th during which he will provide a general update on the Company’s business.

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