Pier 1 Imports

Let’s be honest here, Pier 1 isn’t Target. Everything here costs more than it should — but you can score a great deal when watching the sales. I almost never buy anything that isn’t on sale here. They have a wide range of unique items and everyday goods such as pillows, lamps and potpourri/​candles. However, if you want a unique seasonal place setting or fun decorative dishes, Pier 1 is great.
The employees are all friendly and very helpful. On more than one occasion I was looking for a specific item and they have found it for me at another location and offered to have it shipped to my nearest store at no charge. I do hate that they have to push credit cards, but I have to do it at my job too, so I understand why they need to do it.
I really love to browse the store around holidays. Like I said, I search for sale items! And despite what some others have said, I do find many unique decorations here. The one thing that disappoints me most is the restroom. It’s tucked away in the back corner of the store and resembles a storage closet. If you do manage to find it, it’s not in the greatest shape and the exhaust vent is disgusting. It looks like it’s covered in wool.
I’m not giving it five stars because of the inflated costs on everything. I will continue to shop here and encourage others to give it a chance and hunt for the bargains!

People really pay this much for home furnishings and accessories?!?
Yes, friends. Yes they do.
There is something for every home at Pier 1, for those of us with extra disposable income. Furniture, dishes, décor — it’s all here.
But the prices… whoah. Way out of my range, though on my recent visit I was using a gift card. There are some deals to be found — one just has to look — and the staff at this location were very helpful without being overbearing. Pier 1 just isn’t my place to shop.

WHAT IS THIS PLACE???
Or perhaps a better question is, «what happened to this place?» Did «Fingerhut» go out of business and ship all of their junk to Pier 1? A better name for this store would be Caravan of Crap.
Years ago, this store used to carry decorative items inspired by various cultures, with a smattering of widget-​y trinkets in bins. The bin items appealed to children. You know, cheap oriental fans, some capiz shell wind chimes, and nickel-​plated brass jewelry. But apparently the boat from China has docked, and it’s managed to fill this store from floor to ceiling with these cheap «bin items.» But, while cheap– they are no longer inexpensive!
And it isn’t just stocking-​stuffer merchandise for Christmas, but rather a permanent trend at Pier 1. Conversely, what Pier 1 has chosen to keep the same in terms of larger items is equally disappointing. They seldom rotate their merchandise mix. They could learn a thing or two from TJ Maxx. Congratulations, Pier 1, for FINALLY ending the perpetual sponsorship of «the papasan chair». But wow, when you glom onto an idea, you really hold on tight!
For example:
THE PLEATHER PARSON CHAIR
(Also featured at World Market). We’ve seen this damned chair fabricated in every pleather combination possible. First brown (the late 90’s). Then black (2000 – 2005). And now you’ve graduated into producing this monstrosity in velour, both in versions with and without the optional «gilded nails» around the seat cushions. Listen, it’s like this: You can dress up the frumpy girl in the fanciest, frilly frock. But no one wants to take their hillbilly cousin to the prom, no matter what you cloak her in. Same with this chair. Liquidate your stock of them, please. We’re begging you.
THE BARWARE COLLECTION
Okay, it was cool. IN 1989! But we’ve all seen colored glass martini glasses. And then the painted martini glass. And every reincarnation of this collection. It’s old, it’s boring, it’s been done to death. It’s like the end of Swan Lake. You love it at first, but it takes so long at the end you can feel yourself age– you are just rooting for her to die at that point.
EUCALYPTUS FRONDS
It’s the secondary «fragrance layer» you detect when you walk to the back of the store. I actually like this smell, but most don’t. And again, it’s tired.
THE OIL SCENTED REEDS-​IN-​A-​JAR AIR FRESHENER
When Glade comes out with the same thing, it’s time to move on. We’ve seen this thing now, EVERY season. Pumpkin Spice in the fall, bayberry at Christmas, some floral in the spring, and melon in the summer. And most of us have experienced the misfortune of one of these «gifts» ruining a piece of our fine furniture by stripping the finish irreparably wherever one of the oil droplets accidentally falls. STOP selling this junk! I never get one with the gift receipt, and am offered a store credit for 75% off the original price – hardly worth the gas to make the return. If you get one this year, just toss it in the trash.
I could go on and on and on and on and on. Well, I have actually.
This store could be so much more than it is. They need to pare down their number of SKU’s (products) and create vignettes. Create sections that «tell a story» and entice us to buy something (even if it is something we most likely don’t need).
How about donating to your favorite charity (mine is St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital) and leaving this store’s merchandise where it belongs: on a dock somewhere in China.
Two stars for a «has been» big box store that makes us yawn.

Minus a half star for the high prices. That’s my only complaint.
I enjoy shopping at Pier 1, I just bought 4 decorative pillows for the living room and love them. There’s so many beautiful and interesting things to shop for here. The staff is really helpful and tries to help you find what you want. I just don’t make many purchases because, as I stated, they’re expensive. I am waiting for that «swingasan» to be on sale, I want one, so comfy!
Sometimes they will try to have you sign up for their credit card, but they’re not terribly pushy about it. They inform you about it, you say no, and its over. Too many places try to push their cards on me, so I refuse to get one from those places due to pushiness.
If you want to treat yourself, or have money to throw around at New Year’s like confetti, then check out Pier 1.

Shopping at Pier 1 is like an adventure. You never know what you will find. I’ve come home with cute platters for on the patio in summer as well as candles, pots and glassware. I love the planters, bowls, picture frames, and other décor. I love the variety of items that are available here. The staff is nice and the sale prices are pretty decent. It’s worth a visit for unusual gifts as well.