PIR News and Press, Pier 1 Imports From 12/11/19

The mall sector is having a rough day amid warnings on higher markdown activity from American Eagle Outfitters ( AEO -6.2% ), as well as warnings on traffic from both Children's Place ( PLCE -23.3% ) and Dave & Buster's Entertainment ( PLAY -6.4% ). More news on: American Eagle O...

While it's not as large as sister chains T.J. Maxx and Marshalls, TJX Companies ' ( TJX ) HomeGoods chain has been a huge growth driver for the off-price giant in recent years. TJX has rapidly expanded HomeGoods' store count, growing the chain from just 450 outposts in early 2014 to 807 by th...

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Pier 1 Imports (NYSE: PIR ) names CFO Robert Riesbeck to be the company's new CEO in addition to his current duties. More news on: Pier 1 Imports, Inc., Consumer stocks news, Stocks on the move, Read more ...

Pier 1 Imports, Inc. (NYSE:PIR) (“Pier 1” or the “Company”) today announced that the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has accepted the Company’s business plan to regain compliance with NYSE continued listing standards. “We are pleased that the NYSE ...

Mr. Riesbeck to Continue as Chief Financial Officer Donna Colaco Named President Pier 1 Imports, Inc. (NYSE:PIR) (“Pier 1” or the “Company”) today announced the appointment of Robert Riesbeck as Chief Executive Officer and as a director of the Company,...

Note: I have covered Pier 1 Imports ( PIR ) previously, so investors should view this as an update to my earlier article on the company. Shares of ailing home decoration retailer Pier 1 Imports have staged a surprise rally in recent weeks, more than quadrupling from early August lo...

In this article I will discuss the recent news that Bed Bath & Beyond ( BBBY ) is looking to sell certain of its assets to unlock shareholder value. I believe that this will be very beneficial for shareholders if these rumored asset sales will indeed go through. My main argument in this ar...

A sales slowdown that began a few years ago left Pier 1 Imports (NYSE: PIR) with little room for error by the beginning of last year. Unfortunately, the home furnishings chain experienced yet another setback in fiscal 2019 (the period that ended in early March). Comp sales plunged 11% and ...