FORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 13, 2017-- Pier 1 Imports, Inc. (NYSE:PIR) today announced the appointment of William H. Savage, 54, to the newly created position of Executive Vice President of Global Sourcing, effective December 7, 2017.

“William brings 20 years of experience from highly-respected consumer brands and the leadership and technical expertise to elevate our sourcing operation,” said Alasdair James, President and Chief Executive Officer. “His diverse skill set and deep experience in both sourcing and home furnishings will be invaluable as we set our new strategic course for the Pier 1 Imports brand. Sourcing, supply chain and inventory management are among the critical elements of our future plans to drive efficiency and improve long-term profitability, and we look forward to William’s contributions.”

Mr. Savage comes to Pier 1 Imports with retail and sourcing experience spanning world class businesses in global markets, including Tesco, Walmart, Sears and Kingfisher. Most recently, Mr. Savage spent two years as President of the Home Division for Sears Holdings (NASDAQ:SHLD), where he was credited with driving sales and profit improvement, reducing expenses and lowering inventory levels. Previously, he was Executive Commercial Director for apparel, home, hardlines and electronics at Tesco PLC (LON:TSCO) in China, where he was responsible for sourcing, merchandising, brand development, and promotional and inventory planning. Prior to that, Mr. Savage was Executive Vice President & Chief Merchandising Officer, Retail, for Walmart (NYSE:WMT) India. Earlier in his career, he held senior leadership positions with Metro Cash & Carry International in Vietnam and Kingfisher PLC in China, Korea and the U.K. Mr. Savage holds a degree in retail strategy from Monash University in Brisbane, and an MBA from Middlesex University in London.

Mr. Savage will report to President and CEO, Alasdair James.

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About Pier 1 Imports

Pier 1 Imports is dedicated to offering customers exclusive, one-of-a-kind products that reflect high quality at a great value. Starting with a single store in 1962, Pier 1 Imports’ product is now available in retail stores throughout the U.S. and Canada and online at pier1.com. For more information about Pier 1 Imports or to find the nearest store, please visit pier1.com.

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