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 Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) August 7, 2007
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 (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of 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 7, 2007 the Company announced that Sharon M. Leite has
joined the Company as Executive Vice President - Store Operations. A
copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release dated August 7, 2007.
SIGNATURES
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 7, 2007 By: /s/ Michael A. Carter
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Michael A. Carter, Senior Vice
President and General Counsel