Pier 1 Q4 revenue tops expectations

Fort Worth, Texas -- Pier 1 Imports Inc. said that its total revenue for the fourth quarter, ended Feb. 25, increased a better-than-expected 11.8% to $477 million. Same-store sales rose 10.3%. The chain said total revenue for the fiscal year ended Feb. 25 climbed 9.8% to $1.53 billion. The home décor retailer is upbeat about its first-quarter prospects. "Our spring, outdoor and Easter product assortments are pacing ahead of last year and we feel very confident this momentum will carry into the first quarter as we start our new fiscal year," president and CEO Alex Smith said in a