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  Company Type Public
  Company Slogan "Life more interesting"
  Foundation 1962 ( San Mateo, California )
  Location Fort Worth, Texas
  Key People Marvin Girouard , CEO
  Num Employees 17,000
  Industry Retail
  Products Furniture
  Revenue $186 billion USD


Pier 1 Imports, Inc. 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 ''.

The company regularly rotates their fragrance (candle, incense and room spray) collections and has several distinct flavors such as tuscan herb, rose and "blendables" - more than one complementary flavor together.

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 these are referred to as '888' items - a stock code.


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