Pier 1 Imports, Inc. (NYSE:PIR) announced today that Catherine David has
joined Pier 1 Imports as Executive Vice President - Merchandising.
Ms. David brings more than 24 years of retail experience to Pier 1
Imports. Most recently, she served as President and Chief Operating
Officer for Kirkland’s, Inc., in Jackson, Tennessee. In that role, she
led the merchandising, planning, marketing, and store teams. Previously,
she held Vice President and General Manager positions with Sears
Essentials, Sears Grand, and The Great Indoors and was also the
President of the Burnes Group, a photo frame and accessories supplier.
Prior to that, she spent 13 years with the Target Corporation, where she
held various positions in buying, planning, and stores. When she left
Target, she was the Vice President and General Manager of target.direct.
Alex Smith, Pier 1 Imports’ President & CEO, commented, “We are excited
to welcome Cathy to our executive team. She brings great retail
expertise and is extremely well prepared to lead our merchants in
continuing to develop a best in class buying organization that creates
merchandise assortments that exceed our customers’ expectations.”
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.
Pier 1 Imports, Inc.
Cary Turner, 817-252-8400
