Pier 1, which operated 942 stores in the United States and Canada at the end of its latest quarter, says it will close up to 450 stores 'in order to better align its business with the current operating environment'
New York Pier 1 Imports will close nearly half of its stores and is reportedly nearing a bankruptcy filing.
The home goods retailer has been struggling for years against rising pressure online and from big-box rivals. Its stock, which was at $300 a share in 2015, is trading at around $5 today.Pier 1 shares tumbled nearly 17% Monday. after Bloomberg reported the news of a potential bankruptcy.Pier 1 operated 942 stores in the United States and Canada at the end of its latest quarter.
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