Cost Plus World Market Celebrates Discovery Days With In-Store and Online Savings Promotions and Contests

OAKLAND, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
True to its core values, Cost Plus World Market (www.worldmarket.com) celebrates
Discovery Days in-store from July 13-26, 2009. During this period, customers
will discover amazing finds at great prices for a limited time only. The
merchandise rotates in and out during the two-week period so customers are
encouraged to shop early and often for the best deals.

As part of its signature Discovery Days event, World Market is also calling for
all designers - amateur and professionals - to enter our first ever "Design Our
Tote" Contest from July 12-August 31, 2009. The winning design will be featured
on one of World Market`s limited-edition, eco-friendly, reusable tote bags. In
addition to seeing the winning tote bags in all World Market stores during its
Discovery Days in February 2010, the winning designer will receive a $1,000
World Market gift card plus 25 of the tote bags featuring the winning design.
Detailed information about the contest can be found at www.worldmarket.com.

World Market and Travelocity are partnering to help you save when planning your
next vacation. World Market customers who make an in-store or online purchase
from July 12-25, 2009 will receive a special Travelocity coupon code offering
$100 off of a 5-night vacation package (minimum retail value $1,000 before tax).
The coupon is valid for trips booked by July 31, 2009 and traveled by December
31, 2009. More details about the Travelocity promotion can be found at
www.worldmarket.com under "What in Store to Explore"

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About Cost Plus World Market

Cost Plus World Market operates 270 stores in 30 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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