Cost Plus shares fall on weak 2Q earnings

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New Star Analyst Rankings for Cost Plus, Inc.

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COST PLUS INC/CA/ Files SEC form 10-Q, Quarterly Report

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The following discussion and analysis of financial condition, results of operations, liquidity and capital resources should be read in conjunction with the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the three-month and six-month periods ended August 1, 2009 and with Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2009. The results of operations for the three-month and six-month periods ended August 1, 2009, presented herein, are not indicative of the results to be expected for the full year because of, among other things, seasonal factors in the retail business. This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). These forward-looking statements reflect the Company's current beliefs and estimates with respect to future events and the Company's future financial performance, operations and competitive position and may be identified, without limitation, by use of the words "may," "should," "expects," "anticipates," "estimates," "believes," "looking ahead," "forecast," "projects," "continues," "intends," "likely," "plans" and similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including those set forth in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2009 and elsew...
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[$$] Technicals Say a Correction Is Due

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Cost Plus World Market Partners With HGTV for a "Spooktacular" Promotion From October 1-31, 2009

OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Do you have a scary room in your house you’re too embarrassed to show your guests? Have you always wanted one of the HGTV design experts to redesign a room in your house? If so, Cost Plus World Market (www.worldmarket.com) (NASDAQ:CPWM - News) and HGTV (www.hgtv.com) have partnered to provide one lucky customer a $10,000 World Market room makeover through the “Cost Plus World Market and HGTV Spooktacular Sweepstakes.” For the month of October, World Market customers and HGTV viewers can enter for a chance to win a room makeover, which includes an in-home consultation with an HGTV celebrity designer (based on designer availability as determined by HGTV), a personalized World Market shopping experience, and customized room sketches for one room. And, fro...
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COST PLUS INC/CA/ Financials

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Cost Plus World Market Congratulates Jill Means of Lodi, California for Her Winning "Design a Bag" Entry

OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cost Plus World Market (www.worldmarket.com) is pleased to announce Jill Means of Lodi, California as the winner of its first “Design A Bag” contest. The World Market “Design A Bag” contest ran online from July 12, 2009 through August 31, 2009. Amateur and professional designers alike were invited to be as creative as they wanted to be using a basic tote bag design template, provided by World Market, as the starting point. The only design criteria was that the entries must contain the World Market logo to be considered and would be judged on originality, creativity, and best representation of the World Market brand.Means’s design was chosen from over 1,500 design submissions from all over the United States. Although there were many great design entries, Means’s design was chosen as best representing the brand and feel of World Market. The new, limited-edition tote bag will be featured in all World Market stores on January 17, 2010.I would want to use, and reflected the beautiful design style of the products in the store,” said Means upon notice that her design had been chosen as the winning entry.As the winner, Means will receive a $1,000 Cost Plus World Market gift card and 25 tote bags featuring her winning design. A frequent World Market shopper, Means is es...
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Cost Plus Earnings Call scheduled for Thu, Dec 3

Call DetailsCost Plus Earnings Conference Call (Q3 2009)Scheduled to start Thu, Dec 3, 2009, 4:30 pm EasternAfter the event has finished, the audio will be availablefrom this page until Sat, Dec 4, 2010About Cost Plus (NasdaqGS:CPWM)Cost Plus, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a specialty retailer of casual home furnishings and entertaining products in the United States. The company offers decorating items, including furniture, rugs, pillows, bath linens, lamps, window coverings, frames, and baskets; and furniture products comprising ready-to-assemble living and dining room pieces, handcrafted case goods, occasional pieces, and outdoor furniture made from various materials, such as rattan, hardwood, and wrought iron. It also provides gift and decorative accessories consisting of collectibles, candles, framed art, and holiday and other seasonal items; tabletop and kitchen items, including glassware, ceramics, textiles, and cooking utensils; and jewelry, fashion accessories, and personal care items. In addition, Cost Plus, Inc. offers gourmet foods and beverages comprising wine, micro-brewed and imported beer, coffee, tea, and bottled water. As of January 31, 2009, it operated 296 stores in 33 states under the names World Market, Cost Plus World Market, Cost Plus Imports, and World Market Stores. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Oakland, California.More Info:Quote |Chart |News |Profile |Reports |Research |...
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Cost Plus, Inc. Announces Reporting Date for Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results and Investor Conference Call

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