Pier 1 Imports Opens Store in West Des Moines

Pier 1 Imports has opened a store in West Des Moines at 6305 Mills Civic Parkway at the Galleria at Jordan Creek, according to a news release.

The total retail square footage of the store is approximately 7,356 square feet. The store officially opened Monday,  and the first 200 customers each day through Feb. 10 will each receive a free reusable bag and backscratcher in celebration of the new store opening.

“We are pleased to bring this new Pier 1 Imports to Jordan Creek and hope that our new location will inspire customers to discover the eclectic and fun merchandise that is unique to Pier 1 Imports,” Alex W. Smith, president and CEO of Pier 1 Imports, said in the release. “Pier 1 Imports offers merchandise that fits all decorating styles, as well as a broad array of affordable holiday décor, furniture and gifts, and we look forward to sharing our unique shopping experience with the residents of Jordan Creek and the surrounding area.”

This is the ninth Pier 1 Imports location in Iowa, and it will feature the new store concept. On average, the store will employ approximately 12-15 associates throughout the year. Associate hours fluctuate based on the needs of the business and the season.

New Store Concept

Pier 1 Imports was pleased to announce the unveiling of its new store concept in fall 2011. The new store design is a natural evolution of the Pier 1 Imports experience that utilizes a new interior finish-out, including natural-colored floor tiles, rustic ceiling elements, enhanced store lighting and lit shelving units lining the walls, all of which help customers visualize the end-use of the products within their own home.

The new look is complemented by the use of “open stock” merchandising, designed to enhance the shopping environment by giving customers the opportunity to see, feel and interact with the product, according to the release

The exterior design features bamboo window awnings and a signature bamboo door with rustic metal door handles that will mark the entrance to Pier 1 Imports’ unique shopping experience. The features of the new store will allow easier navigation all while maintaining the “treasure hunt” feel and continuing to make Pier 1 Imports a great place for discovery and spending time browsing.

Pier 1 Imports also has a store in Clive.