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Structure of Buyers

Structure of Buyers

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT MERCHANDISING:JAY JACOBS

Administrative Assistant: Carla Phillips

VICE PRESIDENT MERCHANDISING: ROBERT KLING Administrative Assistant: Melynda StanleyAdministrative Assistant: Debbie Cornelius

Administrative Assistant: Janet BennettAsst. Buyer - Special Projects: Cindy Tsen

Structure of Buyers

MERCHANDISE DIRECTORHOME FURNISHINGSPATRICK FARRELLAdmin. Assistant: Amy Aslin

Structure of BuyersBUYER: Laura McQueenAsst. Buyer: Audra Matlock

• 810 Dining Furniture• 820 Glass Tabletop

Asst. Buyer: April Westcott• 830 Bedroom/Bath Furniture

BUYER: Fred PoggemeyerAsst. Buyer:Charlotte Ferris

• 840 Seating/Occasional TablesAsst. Buyer: Yolanda Gonzalez

• 860 Garden/Outdoor Furniture • 870 Home Entertainment & Accessories

Structure of BuyersBUYER: Doug PlesKovitchAsst. Buyer: Melanie Sullivan

• 210 Dedicated Furniture Pads• 240 Fabric Program• 250 Bedding• 880 Window Treatments

Asst. Buyer: Kelli Jamison• 200 Furniture Pads • 280 Pillows

Structure of BuyersBUYER: Raquel MooreheadAsst. Buyer: Stephanie Roessler

• 590 Home Office / Accessories • 700 Baskets• 850 Home Office Furniture & Accessories)

ASSOCIATE BUYER: Debra OwenAsst. Buyer: Rebecca Stone

• 270 Lamps/Lighting• 800 Rugs

Structure of Buyers

MERCHANDISE DIRECTORHOUSEWARES / HOLIDAY ELLEN BERNER Admin. Assistant: Sheila Pustejovsky

Structure of BuyersBUYER: Kim ChaumontAsst. Buyer: Vanessa Johnson

• 420 Dinnerware• 520 Tabletop Textiles

Asst. Buyer: Andrea Rodriguez• 450 Stemware• 460 Barware

BUYER: Meredith (Wilk) West• Asst. Buyer: Jennifer Jameson

– 130 Epicurean– 510 Kitchen tabletop

• Asst. Buyer: Pam Lanham– 560 Kitchenware– 580 Kitchen Storage

Structure of BuyersBUYER: Allison DisoswayAsst. Buyer: Ellen Smallwood

• 670 FloralsAsst. Buyer: Beckie Grunthaner

• 150 Festive Décor/ Baskets / Toys• 300 Garden

ASSOCIATE BUYER: Carlos ReyesAsst. Buyer: Tracey Raby

• 110 Paper Products, Cards, Calendars, Music • 540 Picnic/Poolside

Structure of Buyers

MERCHANDISE DIRECTORDECORATIVE ACCESSORIES YVONNE RUBENSTEIN Admin. Assistant: Jill Lewis

Structure of BuyersBUYER: Leonard FrancisAsst. Buyer: Meredith Heard

• 220 CandleholdersAsst. Buyer: Randall Baker

• 230 Candles

BUYER: Bob HewesAsst. Buyer: Teresa Bloodworth

• 260 Vases • 320 Decorative Metal Accessories• 340 Decorative Wood/Ethnic• 350 Decorative Ceramics/Glass

Structure of BuyersBUYER: Barbara MyersAsst. Buyer: Andrea Dunn

• 370 Wall Frames • 380 Wall Décor • 390 Wall Art

ASSOCIATE BUYER: Shannon HoffnerAsst. Buyer: Julie Perez

• 180 Bath

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Merchandise Buying Policy

Merchandise Buying PolicyMay 20, 2002

Dear Pier 1 Imports Supplier,

Pier 1 Imports’ reputation - our good name - is a significant factor in our continuing growth and success.

Each Pier 1 Imports associate is expected to adhere to the highest standards of personal and professional integrity and avoid any situation that might reflect unfavorably on that associate or on Pier 1 Imports.

Our business goals are important and demanding; but, ethical standards must take precedence. Compliance with the law is only a minimum standard; we have sought and will continue to seek adherence to the spirit and intent of the law.

Each and every Pier 1 associate signs a Code of Conduct Policy statement that embodies these standards. This policy covers topics such as, gifts from vendors, financial interest in any company, which is doing business with Pier 1, and many other topics. This policy applies to every associate throughout the company. It is our intent to verify regularly that each management associate has read and understood its contents.

It is important that you realize all Pier 1 Imports Associates must adhere to these guidelines. By your understanding that these guidelines exist you will be able to avoid putting a Pier 1 associate in a position that would compromise their ethics as well as Pier 1’s.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Sincerely,

Jay R. JacobsExecutive Vice President of Merchandising

JRJ/cyp

Merchandise Buying PolicyMay 20, 2002

Re: Merchandise Buying Policy

Dear Pier 1 Imports Supplier:

Enclosed is the Pier 1 Imports, Inc. Merchandise Buying Policy. Pier 1 requires all vendors who supply merchandise to Pier 1 to abide by the terms of the policy. Please review the policy and verify that you are in compliance.

It is imperative that you sign and date the policy where indicated and immediately return it to me in the enclosed self-addressed return envelope. One copy is for your files.

Thank you for your assistance and cooperation on this matter.

Sincerely,

Jay R. JacobsExecutive Vice President of Merchandising

JRJ/cyp

Merchandise Buying PolicyPIER 1 IMPORTS, INC.

[including subsidiaries]MERCHANDISE BUYING POLICY

Pier 1 Imports® is North America’s largest specialty retailer of imported decorative home furnishings, gifts, and related items. While we recognize and respect the cultural differences which exist throughout the world, Pier 1 Imports has built its business on unique merchandise created, developed and produced in partnership with a worldwide network of business associates who are sensitive to our values.

It is Pier 1 Imports’ policy to place merchandise orders with business associates who comply with the legal requirements relevant to the conduct of their business and whose workers are voluntarily employed, not put at risk of physical harm, and adequately compensated.

Merchandise Buying Policy

In this regard, we require business associates who produce merchandise for Pier 1 Imports to adhere to the following:

WAGES, BENEFITS AND WORKING HOURS

Wages, benefits and working hours of our business associates must comply with applicable laws and should be comparable to the wages, benefits and working hours of other similar businesses in the immediate manufacturing locality. Pier 1 will attempt to favor business associates who contribute to the betterment of the community and local working conditions.

Merchandise Buying PolicyCHILD LABOR

Use of child labor is not permissible in the production of Pier 1 merchandise by a business associate. A “child” is defined as a person who is younger than the compulsory age to be in school set by the laws of the country of manufacture, or if there is no such compulsory school age requirement, a person who is younger than 15 years of age (unless permitted by the laws of the country of manufacture to be 14 years of age). Pier 1 will not engage business associates who use child labor in any of their facilities.

PRISON LABOR/FORCED LABOR

A business associate is not permitted to use prison or forced labor in the manufacture or production of Pier 1 merchandise. Pier 1 will not engage a business associate utilizing prison or forced labor.

Merchandise Buying PolicyDiscrimination

Pier 1 recognizes and respects cultural differences. It is pier1’s belief, however, that workers should be employed on the basis of their ability and qualification to do the job, not on the basis of personal characteristics or beliefs.

Safety

Pier 1 business associates must maintain safe and healthy working conditions for all workers employed in the production of pier 1’s merchandise.

Merchandise Buying PolicyBy signing this Merchandise Buying Policy, the

undersigned business associate agrees to abide by the terms stated herein.

_______________________________________________(Name of Business)

Signature: ______________________________________

Printed Name: ___________________________________

Title: _________________________________________

Date: _________________________________________

Purchase Order

GUIDELINES FOR OCEAN SHIPMENTS


INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT February 15, 2002 Supersedes: September 10, 2001 GUIDELINES FOR OCEAN SHIPMENTS

COUNTRY OF SHIPMENT: GUATEMALA

ROUTING TO DESTINATION PORTS:

SHIP VIA:

Direct, through, Sea Waybill/Express Bill of Lading to COLUMBUS or GROVE CITY, OHIO

Direct, through, Sea Waybill/Express Bill of Lading to BALTIMORE or ABERDEEN, MARYLAND

MAERSK

Direct, through, Sea Waybill/Express Bill of Lading to SAVANNAH or GARDEN CITY, GEORGIA

Please specify Pier 1 Freight Service Contract.


Direct, through, Sea Waybill/Express Bill of Lading to CHICAGO or ST. CHARLES, ILLINOIS

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Failure to use the designated Pier 1 Carrier may result in charge back to your account.

Direct, through, Sea Waybill/Express Bill of Lading to FORT WORTH or MANSFIELD, TEXAS

In the case of LCL shipments, please contact the International Transportation Department for further instructions.

Direct, through, Sea Waybill/Express Bill of Lading to LOS ANGELES, LONG BEACH, SAN PEDRO or ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA

Note: Please use Sea Waybills/Express Bills of Lading in lieu of straight Bills of Lading. Please contact carrier for details.


Do not ship more than three (3) containers per Bill of Lading. On furniture shipments, however, you may ship any number of containers per Bill of Lading. Contents of each container must be listed by package number, item number and merchandise description, as per U.S. Customs regulations.

Containers should be checked thoroughly for holes, dents, rust, discrepancies and weakness, before loading, for good seaworthy and transportation condition. Containers should be loaded in absolute dry conditions. If rain is a problem, containers should not be loaded. Wet merchandise should not be loaded. All moisture related product damage will be for the account of the supplier, exporter, vendor.

Do not load more than 18,000K (40,000#) in one 40' container, and not more than 15,000K (33,000#) in one 20' container, to comply with U.S. road weight limitation regulations. ANY CONTAINER WITH AN ACTUAL GROSS WEIGHT OVER 13,050 KILOS, THE SHIPPER MUST DECLARE ACTUAL GROSS WEIGHT, DESCRIPTION OF CONTENTS OF GOODS, SHIPPER NAME, CONTAINER NUMBER (IF KNOWN), AND DATE OF SHIPMENT TO THE CARRIERS. SAMPLES (When required to consolidate with ordered merchandise by Buyer): If you have samples that are to be shipped by ocean freight to the Sample Room located in Ft. Worth, TX, please consolidate with purchase order merchandise to be shipped to Ft. Worth Distribution Center. Such sample items must be listed on your separate invoice, yet it should be on the same ocean Bill of Lading. Values should be declared on invoice for U.S. Customs' purpose. All samples must be marked with country of origin. To obtain the lowest cost for air freighting samples, it is recommended that a deferred service (or other than overnight/express package rate) be requested from the carrier.

SHIPMENT PRE-ALERT: Immediately after shipment is made, a shipment Pre-Alert providing Invoice and Bill of Lading details, as per the attached format, must be sent to the International Transportation Department either by telefax (Fax No. 817-252-7882) or E-mail (e-mail address: [email protected]).

Please comply with these guidelines for making shipments to Pier 1 Imports. Direct questions regarding shipping lines or ocean rates to Fran Todd ([email protected] / 817-252-8395) or Monica Sartin ([email protected] / 817-252-7631); any U.S. Customs questions to Lynda Thomas([email protected] / 817-252-6106). Contact via e-mail, phone, or fax at the Ft. Worth Home Office. Our fax numbers are: 817-252-7882 or 817-252-7885 or 817-252-8860. (SEE OTHER SIDE)


February 15, 2002 INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT Supersedes: September 10, 2001 SHIPMENTS FROM: GUATEMALA DOCUMENTATION GUIDELINES

GUIDELINES FOR OCEAN SHIPMENT BILLS OF LADING TO THE DISTRIBUTION CENTERS

ROUTING TO DESTINATION PORTS:

NOTIFY PARTY ALSO NOTIFY PARTY (Customs Broker)

CONSIGNEE'S D.C. DELIVERY ADDRESS

CASEMARK

Direct, through, Sea Waybill/Express Bill of Lading to

COLUMBUS or GROVE CITY, OHIO

PIER 1 IMPORTS (U.S.) INC. INTL. TRANSPORTATION DEPT. 301 Commerce Street #600 Ft. Worth, Tx 76102

FRITZ, A UPS Company 660 Fritz Drive Coppell, TX 75019

PIER 1 IMPORTS 3500 Southwest Blvd. Grove City, OH 43123

Columbus

Ohio

P1 CMH


BALTIMORE or ABERDEEN, MARYLAND

PIER 1 IMPORTS (U.S.) INC. INTL. TRANSPORTATION DEPT. 301 Commerce Street #600 Ft. Worth, TX 76102


PIER 1 IMPORTS 913 Old Philadelphia Road Aberdeen, MD 21001

Baltimore

Maryland

P1 BAL


SAVANNAH or GARDEN CITY, GEORGIA



PIER 1 IMPORTS 6030 Commerce Blvd. Garden City, GA 31408

Savannah

Georgia

P1 SAV



CHICAGO or ST. CHARLES, ILLINOIS



PIER 1 IMPORTS 609 S. Kirk Rd. St. Charles, IL 60174

Chicago

Illinois

P1 CHI


FORT WORTH or MANSFIELD, TEXAS



PIER 1 IMPORTS 2200 Heritage Parkway Mansfield, TX 76063

Ft. Worth

Texas

P1 FW


LOS ANGELES, LONG BEACH, SAN PEDRO or ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA



PIER 1 IMPORTS 3000 E. Philadelphia Street Ontario, CA 91861

Los Angeles

California

P1 LA


DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS: Documents must be sent by air courier within five (5) days of vessel departure. Vendor will be responsible for demurrage due to late documents. 5 FULL SETS TO BE DISPATCHED TO - ATTN: IMPORT AND IN THE CASE OF LETTER OF CREDIT PAYMENT: DEPARTMENT, PIER 1 IMPORTS, 301 COMMERCE STREET, 2 FULL SETS TO BE DISPATCHED IMMEDIATELY FROM SUITE 600, FORT WORTH, TX 76102, as follows: NEGOTIATING BANK BY AIR COURIER DIRECTLY TO THE OPENING BANK.

1st Set: 1 ORIGINAL SEA WAYBILL/EXPRESS B/L* + 1 SET ALL . 1 ORIGINAL, 1 COPY COMMERCIAL INVOICE OTHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTS LISTED BELOW. . 2 COPIES SHIPPING DOCUMENT (SEA WAYBILL/FCR) 2nd Set: 1 ORIGINAL SEA WAYBILL/EXPRESS B/L+ 1 SET COPIES ALL . 1 COPY OF ALL OTHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTS OTHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTS LISTED BELOW. 3rd, 4th, 5th 1 COPY SEA WAYBILL/EXPRESS B/L + 1 SET COPIES ALL Sets: OTHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTS LISTED BELOW.

A. COMMERCIAL INVOICE** C. PACKING LIST B. CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN, FORM A (where applicable) D. TEXTILE VISA ON SPECIAL CUSTOMS INVOICE (for all textile items) NOTE: IF PAYMENT IS TO BE MADE BY WIRE TRANSFER, YOU E. CERTIFICATE OF WEIGHTS AND MEASUREMENTS MUST INCLUDE AN ADDITIONAL ORIGINAL INVOICE.

* TO BE USED IN LIEU OF STRAIGHT BILLS OF LADING. (ORIGINAL MEANING NOT REPRODUCED AND/OR PHOTOCOPY)

**COMMERCIAL INVOICE must reflect the: (i) Purchase Order number; (ii) Letter of Credit number; (iii) Exact description of goods as appearing in the Customs Description Field on the Pier 1 P.O., including both scientific names and common names of exotic material in merchandise, and Pier 1 Style number; (iv) Certification that goods were not manufactured with indentured, prison and/or child labor.

In addition, include any relevant and/or required documents listed hereunder: Certification from the Vendor that each piece is marked with the true country of origin; Textile Declaration; Quota Charge Declaration; Textile Visa for all fiber items; Fish & Wildlife Certificate (applies to merchandise items with contents of natural exotic materials of endangered species, i.e. shell, feather, leather, bone, horn, coral, etc.)

CANDLE & CANDLEHOLDER

TESTING PROGRAM

Revised May 2002

CANDLE & CANDLEHOLDER TESTING PROGRAM

PROGRAM SCOPE

This testing program has been developed to assure Pier 1 Imports its candles comply with the following safety/performance requirements:

1. Drip Resistance. No dripping should be observed.2. Burn Accuracy/Wick Positioning. The candle must burn down

the center, with no burnout of sidewall. Look for non-centered or uneven wick positioning.

3. Flame Height. Flames should burn less than 2” in height. If any higher may be an indication of the wrong wick type or too much scented oil.


4. Smoke Resistance. All candles should burn clean, defined as the absence of any black or white smoke.

5. Burn Duration. Candle should burn, at minimum, for the same time as printed on label. Or in the case of no label, to the time identified in writing by the supplier when the candles are submitted for testing. Burn duration does not include the bottom ½” of the candle, which is the point where the burn test stops.

6. Wick Material. Supplier declaration that wicks do not contain any lead.

7. Candleholder Safety. All candleholders should not be too hot totouch (not exceed 120 degrees Fahrenheit), absorb wax creating a surface flame or shatter during burning.


TESTING FREQUENCYEach different size/color/style of candle to be submitted to thetest laboratory

1. Pre-production. Test samples may be submitted by the supplier for testing before production at their cost. The supplier must indicate in their letter required to accompany thetest samples whether the test is pre-production on their behalf or for production testing at the cost of Pier 1 Imports, USA. It is recommended that suppliers determine that their candles meet all Pier 1 Import performance requirements before production begins.


TESTING FREQUENCY

2. Production. Required samples submitted by Pier 1 Import supplier to SGS laboratory for testing at the cost of Pier 1 Imports USA to verify candle performance compliance to Pier 1 Imports requirements.


TEST METHODSTest procedures to include:

1. Testing 3 candles of each different color/size/style.2. Position all indoor candles in a “draft-free” environment, similar

to actual indoor home use. To simulate a “draft-free”environment conduct testing in a vented cabinet or similar.

3. Position all outdoor candles (ie. Citronella) in a “draft”environment, similar to actual home outdoor/patio use. To simulate a “draft” environment, conduct testing in an open room or similar. Use of fans to simulate outdoor drafts are notrequired.


4. Burn candles according to the following parameters:a. Colonnades, Columns, Pillar and Citronella burn for 150

minutes each cycleb. Tapers, Tealites, Floating, Novelty Seasonal and Votive

candles burn for 90 minutes each cycle. Note floating candles must be burned in a floating situation similar to actual consumer use. Votive candles must be placed in an appropriately sized votive candleholder.

5. Between each cycle allow the wick to cool, trim the wick to 0.25 inch/.6mm (a little more than ½ cm) in height, weigh the candle and repeat burn cycle.


6. Candle burn test duration. All candles must be burned to 125% of stated burn time when burned no lower than ½” from the bottom of the candle. For example:

a. Pillar candle test sample.b. Label claim says 30 hours burn time.c. To burn 125% candle must be burned for 37.5 hours. (i.e. 30

hours X 1.25 = 37.5 hours).d. 15 burn cycles will be required. (i.e. 37.5 hours divided by 2.5

hours (150 minutes) per cycle = 15 cycles).e. Round up any cycles which are calculated at less than a full

cycle.f. Burn Duration - Pass / Fail Criteria:

• Pass, if the candle burns beyond the stated label claim.• Fail, if the candle does not burn to the stated label claim.• Pass, if the candle burns beyond the stated label claim, but less

than 125% of the stated label claim.


Test Report to identify: (please see attached for test report example)

a. Include all elements found in the heading of the same report, definitely including the Pier 1 Import SKU # and Purchase Order #.

b. Test method.c. Candle description.d. Candle weight during before and after each cycle.e. Presence of smoke, uneven burning, dripping, and fragrance during

burning. Also note any color change of wax or flame.f. Calculation of total estimated burn time using rate of burn

established during testing. For example, if a 6 x 8” colonnade candle took 20 hours to burn 2”, then the total estimated burn time for the 8” high candle would be 80 hours.


7. Test report to identify: (please see attached for test report example)

a. Include all elements found in the heading of the same report, definitely including the pier 1 import SKU # and purchase order #.

b. Test method.c. Candle description.d. Candle weight during before and after each cycle.e. Presence of smoke, uneven burning, dripping, and fragrance

during burning. Also note any color change of wax or flame.f. Calculation of total estimated burn time using rate of burn

established during testing. For example, if a 6 x 8” colonnade candle took 20 hours to burn 2”, then the total estimated burn time for the 8” high candle would be 80 hours.


g. If a candleholder is sold along with the candle, specifically note if any candleholder safety issues observed.

h. If the supplier has submitted in writing that the wicks for the candles being submitted for testing do not contain lead.


STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE

Pier 1 Imports has instructed their agents/suppliers in your source country to submit candle samples to your test laboratory using the following procedure:

1. 4 samples of each different candle (different by color, size and style) will be submitted to the SGS laboratory for testing for pre-production and during production testing. Note 3 samples will be tested, the extra sample is in case of shipment damage.


2. Each set of candle test samples submitted to the SGS lab should be accompanied by a cover letter from the Pier 1 Import agent/supplier identifying:

–Number of different items.–Number of samples per each different item.–Pier 1 Import product description, P.O. number and SKU number for each different item.–If the candles will be sold in Europe to THE PIER a subsidiary of Pier 1 Imports U.S.A..–Contact information and the name of the person submitting the items.–Statement indicating the submitted items are to be tested on behalf of Pier 1 Imports.–Factory statement stating burning life/time.–Statement that absolutely no lead material has been used for the candle wick.


3. Please note all candle samples should be packed in such a way to prevent damage during shipment to the laboratory.


TEST AUTHORIZATION

The SGS test lab is authorized by Pier 1 Imports to test the submitted samples to the applicable standards and methods without Pier 1 Imports specific approval, provided the total testing fees do not exceed US $500.00. In those cases where the total testing fee per item will exceed US $500.00, the SGS lab is required to fax a detailed quotation with cost explanation to the attention of John Baker of Pier 1 Imports seeking his review and written approval.


TEST REPORT DISTRIBUTION

1. Pier 1 Imports. At the end of each work week the SGS lab is instructed to mail at one time all tests performed that week to the attention of John Baker. Fax full test results only if there is a failure found during testing the same day test fails. In thoseinstances where a completed formal test report can not be submitted the same day as test failure, a preliminary test report identifying the specific failure must be faxed the same day as test failure.


Use the fax number provided below. Submit a copy of your test report with your invoice to SGS U.S. Testing Co., Inc. so that it can be supplied along with the final invoice to Pier 1 Imports.

Mr. John BakerPier 1 Imports301 Commerce Street, Suite 600P.O. Box 961020Fort Worth, Texas 76161-0020Ph. #(817)252-8306Fx. #(817)332-5727Email: [email protected]


The Pier (Retail) Limited. The SGS lab is also instructed to copy their test reports to The Pier in the U.K. for those candles which the agent/supplier has identified will be sold in Europe. This information is to be indicated in the agent/supplier letter to the SGS lab which is required to accompany the candle test samples. Fax only when there is a failure found during testing.

Ms. Alison RichardsThe Pier (Retail) Limited153 Milton ParkAbingdon, Oxforshire OX14 4SD U.K.Ph. #44-1-235-821-088Fx. #44-1-235-821-011


Please refer your questions to:Mr. Larry LiebauSGS U.S. Testing Company, Inc.1827 Walden Office Square, Suite #320Schaumburg, Illinois, USA 60173Ph. #(847)925-8200Fx. #(847)925-8208


301 Commerce Street, Suite 600Fort Worth, TX 76102P.O. Box 961020Fort Worth, TX 76161-0020(817) 252-8306 Fax: (817) 252-6220E-mail: [email protected] BakerSenior Manager – MerchandiseCompliance and Regulations

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