UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) August 31, 2006
PIER 1 IMPORTS, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-7832 75-1729843
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) File Number) Identification Number)
100 Pier 1 Place, Fort Worth, Texas 76102
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(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
817-252-8000
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Item 8.01 Other Events
On August 31, 2006, Pier 1 Imports, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press
release announcing the Company's sales results for the four-week and
year-to-date periods ended August 26, 2006. A copy of this press release is
attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Press release dated August 31, 2006 containing sales
results for the four-week and year-to-date periods ended
August 26, 2006.
SIGNATURES
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
PIER 1 IMPORTS, INC.
Date: August 31, 2006 By: /s/ Michael A. Carter
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Michael A. Carter, Senior Vice President
and General Counsel, Secretary
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Press release dated August 31, 2006 containing the sales results
for the four-week and year-to-date periods ended August 26, 2006.