About Pier 1
Pier 1 Imports, Inc.

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1-800-FLOWERS.COM Reports Record Order Volume for Mother's Day Holiday

COM, Inc. In addition, because of its unique same-day fulfillment
capabilities, the Company was able to take and deliver thousands of
orders on Mother's Day Sunday. -- "Your Florist of
Choice(SM)" -- has been providing customers across the nation with the
freshest flowers and finest selection of plants, gift baskets, gourmet
foods and confections, and plush stuffed animals perfect for every
occasion.

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or wwwcherylandco. With the
increasing number of home decorating shows and magazines available, over half
of Pier 1's female survey respondents are inspired to experiment with the look
of their homes.

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(NASDAQ: FLWS), a leading multi-channel
retailer of thoughtful gifts for all occasions, today reported record
order volume for the 2005 Mother's Day holiday season."

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"Pier 1 is the beige antidote .

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On its peak business days leading up to the
holiday, the Company processed an average of more than 195,000 orders
per day. We continue to see our customers
embracing 1-800-FLOWERS.ambrosiawine . For a more
detailed description of these and other risk factors, please refer to
the Company 's SEC filings including the Company's Annual Report on
Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10 -Q. The Company expressly
disclaims any intent or obligation to update any of the forward
looking statements made in this release or in any of its SEC filings
except as may be otherwise stated by the Company.
The margin of error for the study is plus or minus 3 percentage points.

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24/7, and fast and reliable delivery is offered same day, any day.

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According to a new, third party national survey conducted on behalf of
Pier 1, an overwhelming 84 percent of women surveyed see their home
furnishings as a way to express their personalities. "As
their personal tastes change, they want their homes to reflect that as well.
Pier 1 is the perfect place for consumers to find what they want.

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The
1-800-FLOWERS. A total of 1064 interviews were conducted via the Internet among a
nationally representative sample of men and women, 18 to 64 years of age.

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New Survey Suggests People Want Infusion of Color, Spice and Personality in
Their Homes

FORT WORTH, Texas, With so many similar
offerings currently available in the home furnishings industry, Pier 1 Imports
is encouraging customers to look "beyond the beige" home decor offered at many
retailers to find colorful, inspirational home furnishings more representative
of their individual tastes.

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greatfood. The specialty retailer is concentrating on new
product offerings with more distinctive designs and fine-tuning its position
as the source for unique furniture and home decor that invites shoppers to
discover new ways to personalize their homes. Girouard, Chairman and CEO of Pier 1.

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COM(R), Inc.COM collection of brands also includes home decor and
garden merchandise from Plow + Hearth(R) (1-800-627-1712 or
www.thepopcornfactory . (NYSE: PIR) is North America's largest specialty
retailer of imported decorative home furnishings and gifts with Pier 1
Imports(R) stores in 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada, and Mexico; The Pier(R )
stores in the United Kingdom; and Pier 1 Kids(R) and Cargokids(R) stores.

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Online orders represented more than 75 percent of total
combined online and telephonic orders.COM 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via the phone
or Internet (1-800-356-9377 or www.
"Our stores have long been identified as a source for one-of-a-kind
products from around the world and a shopping environment that is distinctly
Pier 1. "The ads will
feature unique products, tell their stories and bring them to life in a home
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Customers
can shop 1-800-FLOWERS.
The changes being made to Pier 1's merchandise assortment and store
experience will be reinforced with a new marketing campaign , spotlighting the
authenticity and value of the brand and communicating Pier 1's new tagline:
"Life More Interesting.

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----1-800-FLOWERS.com); gourmet foods from GreatFood. Customers are looking for ways to set
themselves apart. They want their homes to reflect their personal style,"
said Jay R. These survey results show that we're on target with consumer demand,
and we're excited about the efforts currently underway to better serve our
customers," said Marvin J.

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com) or by visiting a
Company-operated or franchised store.com and
www. Shoppers will see a higher percentage of
new and exciting products more frequently at Pier 1. With a broader price
point offering for customers, the company will maintain its traditional value
and mid-range product offerings while expanding upward to include more
distinct merchandise as well."
This new messaging will be communicated through a fully integrated
marketing effort that includes television, radio, newspaper inserts, direct
mail, public relations and web content.

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They are attracted to our broad range of great gifts, appropriate for
moms and anyone else on their list -- everything from flowers and
plants, to towers of delicious baked gifts, candy, gourmet and spa
baskets, and exclusive gifts from our premier branded partners, such
as Lenox, Waterford, Godiva and others.com);
exceptional cookies and baked gifts from Cheryl+Co.

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During the
Mother's Day holiday period (4/25-5/8) the Company handled more than
1,150,000 customer orders.com(R)
(www.com) and wine
gifts from the WineTasting Network(R) (www. Additionally,
65 percent of participating women would like to add some color and brighten up
the look of their homes."
"Pier 1's distinct merchandise will be the celebrity in every ad," said
Pier 1 Executive Vice President of Marketing Phil Schneider.

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Peak shopping period (4/25/05-5/8/04) orders reached
approximately 1,150,000 .com); premium popcorn and specialty treats from The
Popcorn Factory(R) (1-800-541-2676 or www.

Pier 1 Challenges Consumers to Go Beyond the Beige

For more information, please visit http://www .com .

Survey Methodology: The Pier 1 National Survey was conducted March 3-4,
2005. The
interviews were conducted, analyzed and fielded by Greenfield Online, Inc.

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We believe these choices ,
combined with our 100 percent satisfaction guarantee and our ability
to deliver gifts same day , any day -- even on Mother's Day Sunday --
resonates with our customers, and will enable us to continue to build
on our leadership position within the thoughtful gift category.COM(R) offers the best of both worlds:
exquisite, florist-designed arrangements individually created by some
of the nation 's top floral artists and hand-delivered the same day,
and spectacular flowers shipped Fresh From Our Growers(SM).1800flowers.magiccabin.winetasting.

Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements:

The statements in this press release regarding current and future
expectations involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual
results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the
applicable statements.
As North America's largest specialty retailer of imported home furnishings
and decor, Pier 1 has always been a destination for avid do-it-yourself
decorators whose homes are an expression of their individuality.

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As
always, 100 percent satisfaction and freshness is guaranteed. stock is traded on the
NASDAQ market under ticker symbol FLWS. These risks and uncertainties include, but are
not limited to: the Company's ability to achieve solid, sustainable
revenue growth; its ability to maintain and enhance profit margins for
its various products; its ability to provide timely fulfillment of
customer orders; its ability to cost effectively acquire and retain
customers; its ability to compete against existing and new
competitors; its ability to manage expenses associated with sales and
marketing and necessary general and administrative and technology
investments; its ability to cost efficiently manage inventories; its
ability to leverage its operating infrastructure; and general consumer
sentiment and economic conditions that may affect levels of
discretionary customer purchases of the Company's products.

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COM as their `Florist of Choice,' for an
expanding range of their gifting needs, both local and long-distance.com). Jacobs, Executive Vice President of Merchandising at Pier 1."
The most noticeable changes at Pier 1 will be seen at the store level,
where customers will find an organized, less cluttered shopping experience
more suited to their busy schedules.

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Beginning this spring and throughout the next year, consumers will find a
number of changes at Pier 1.

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Company delivered more than 950,000 floral arrangements and
gift plants plus tens of thousands of gourmet and spa gift
baskets, baked gifts, candy and colorful tins of popcorn.
Jim McCann, CEO, said "The Mother's Day holiday is traditionally
one of our busiest periods and we are very pleased with the strong
growth we achieved this year.COM(R)

For more than 25 years, 1 -800-FLOWERS.COM Inc.plowandhearth.newscom. At the same time,
62 percent of female respondents reported that the home furnishings they see
in most stores and catalogs are starting to look more alike.