Pier 1 Imports: The One Stop Shop for Furnishings and Decorative Products

When it comes to furnishings and décor, Pier 1 Imports is one of the leading names in the United States. The company is based in Fort Worth, Texas and imports products from different foreign designers. The business also has their Trend and Product Development team, who creates their designs or collaborates with these foreign artists.

Pier 1 Imports provides America with the highest quality of furniture, decorative accessories, seasonal décor, table-top items and other furnishings and décor. The company operates several stores across the country that feature some of the most unique pieces that would surely find a place in your homes. The business searches the world for the most gifted artisans that would help them create some of the most trendy and fashion-forward pieces.

The operations of the company generate more than $1.86 billion in annual revenue. More than 17,000 associates help the company sell their products from their stores and on their eCommerce website. The company operates across the United States, Canada and in Mexico. It also used to maintain an operation in the United Kingdom, but was sold in 2006 to an Iceland-based company. In addition to the furniture and decorative pieces that are marketed by the company, Pier 1 Imports also partners with the US Fund for UNICEF to market their greeting cards and other cause marketing products. The company is one of the longest-running partners of the organization.

It is in San Mateo, California that the business holds its corporate office. Created in 1962, Pier 1 Imports operates under its slogan “Find What Speaks to You.” The business remains traded publicly on the New York Stock Exchange. Common shares of the company are marketed using the ticker symbol PIR.