Cost Plus World Market Asks Customers to Identify Iconic Landmarks in Its "Where in the World?" Photo Contest over Memorial Day Weekend

Winners Instantly Receive An In-Store Savings Coupon
OAKLAND, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
The first to bring the Papasan Chair to market, Cost Plus World Market knows a
thing or two about icons. Now, the specialty retailer is asking, "Where in the
World?" and inviting customers into the store over Memorial Day Weekend to
identify landmark icons from around the world for a chance to instantly win an
in-store savings coupon.

Cost Plus World Market buyers regularly travel the world so that they can bring
unique, authentic and affordable treasures to you and your home. This time
they`re sharing images of some of their personal favorite travel destinations
and asking you to identify the landmark or location. Customers can visit any of
our 270 stores across 31 states from Friday, May 22 through Monday, May 25 and
look for our photo contest display. On each of the four days a photograph of a
different landmark will be shown. Customers who correctly guess the landmark or
location will instantly receive a $10 off $50 savings coupon*. Think you`re real
good? Then stop by each of the four days for a chance to win. (*Coupon good
until May 30, 2009. Not valid on gift card, alcoholic beverage, and online
purchases. Winners can only receive one coupon per day and coupons cannot be
combined with other offers. See store associate for full details.)

While you`re in the store, spend your savings coupon on some great Memorial Day
Weekend entertaining options. From outdoor dining tables and chairs and terra
cotta grills to barbeque sauces and drinks and snacks, Cost Plus World Market
has everything one needs to host indoor and outdoor parties.

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About Cost Plus World Market

Cost Plus World Market operates 270 stores in 31 states under the names "World
Market" and "Cost Plus World Market." The store features an ever-changing
selection of casual home furnishings, housewares, gifts, jewelry, decorative
accessories, over 500 international wines, gourmet foods and beverages offered
at affordable prices and are imported from more than 50 countries. Many items
are unique and exclusive to World Market regularly supplied by an international
network of individual and regional artisans developed over the Company's 50
years in the import business. The majority of the store's furniture is
constructed of environmentally friendly, farm raised wood while a number of
items are made out of recycled glass and yet countless are constructed of
environmentally friendly bamboo. The value, breadth and continual refreshment of
products invite customers to come back throughout a lifetime of changing home
furnishings and entertaining needs.

Cost Plus World Market
Jill Osaka, 510-808-9319
jill.osaka@cpwm.com
www.worldmarket.com

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