Conference Calls / Webcasts

November 22, 2011 - Cost Plus, Inc. To Present At Wedbush 2011 California Dreamin’ Conference

OAKLAND, CA – November 22, 2011 —Cost Plus, Inc. (Nasdaq: CPWM ) announced today that Barry Feld, President and Chief Executive Officer and Jane Baughman, EVP, Chief Financial Officer will be presenting at the 12th Annual California Dreamin’ Consumer Management Access Conference.

The presentation is scheduled for Tuesday, December 6, 2011at 1:00 PM PT in Santa Monica, CA. The audio portion of the presentation will be webcast live. To access the webcast, go to: http://wsw.com/webcast/wedbush19/cpwm/ or http://www.worldmarket.com. A replay of the presentation will be available until Tuesday, March 6, 2012.

Cost Plus, Inc. is a leading specialty retailer of casual home living and entertaining products. As of today, November 22, 2011, the Company operates 258 stores in 30 states.

Contact:
Jane Baughman
Cost Plus, Inc.
(510) 808-9119

November 1, 2011 - Cost Plus, Inc. Announces Reporting Date for Q3 2011 Financial Results and Investor Conference Call

Oakland, CA – November 1, 2011 – Cost Plus, Inc. (Nasdaq: CPWM) announced today that it will release its third quarter results for fiscal 2011 on Friday, November 18, 2011, before the market open, and will host a conference call for investors at 7:00 a.m. PT that day. Participating in the call will be Barry Feld, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Jane Baughman, Chief Financial Officer.

The conference call will be in a “listen-only” mode for all participants other than the sell-side and buy-side investment professionals who regularly follow the Company. The toll-free phone number for the call is 800-510-9661 and the access code is 85178419. Callers should dial in approximately 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. A telephonic replay will be available at 888-286-8010, Access Code: 25009739, from 10:00 a.m. PT Friday, November 18, 2011 to 10:00 a.m. PT on Friday, December 2, 2011. Investors may also access the live call or the replay over the internet at www.streetevents.com, www.fulldisclosure.com and www.worldmarket.com.

Cost Plus, Inc. is a leading specialty retailer of casual home living and entertaining products. As of today, November 1, 2011, the Company operates 258 stores in 30 states.

Contact:
Jane Baughman
Cost Plus, Inc.
(510) 808-9119

August 8, 2011 - Cost Plus Announces Reporting Date for Q2 2011 Results and Investor Conference Call

OAKLAND, CA — August 8, 2011 — Cost Plus, Inc. (Nasdaq: CPWM) today reaffirmed its previously announced second quarter fiscal 2011 guidance. For the second quarter of fiscal 2011, which ended on July 30, 2011, the Company expects net sales in the range of $195 million to $199 million, based on a same store sales increase in the range of 2% to 4% compared to a same store sales increase of 6.5% for the second quarter of fiscal 2010. Gross profit as a percentage of net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2011 is expected to be in the range of 29.4% to 29.7% compared to 31.6% last year. The Company is projecting a net loss from continuing operations for the second quarter of fiscal 2011 in the range of $10 million to $8 million or $0.44 to $0.37 per diluted share compared to a net loss from continuing operations of $6.6 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2010.

Cost Plus, Inc. also announced today that it will release its second quarter results for fiscal 2011 on Thursday, August 25, 2011, after the market close, and will host a conference call for investors at 1:30 p.m. PT that day. Participating in the call will be Barry Feld, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Jane Baughman, Chief Financial Officer.

Live webcast: http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?p=irol-eventDetails&c=81988&eventID=4099858

The conference call will be in a “listen-only” mode for all participants other than the sell-side and buy-side investment professionals who regularly follow the Company. The toll-free phone number for the call is 866-272-9941 and the access code is 20704125. Callers should dial in approximately 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. A telephonic replay will be available at 888-286-8010, Access Code: 32124814, from 4:30 p.m. PT Thursday, August 25, 2011 to 4:30 p.m. PT on Thursday, September 1, 2011. Investors may also access the live call or the replay over the internet at www.streetevents.com, www.fulldisclosure.com and www.worldmarket.com.

Cost Plus, Inc. is a leading specialty retailer of casual home living and entertaining products. As of today, August 8, 2011, the Company operates 258 stores in 30 states.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are based on current expectations and are subject to various risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those forecasted. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating to our expected second quarter fiscal 2011 results, which have not been reviewed by the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, and are subject to adjustment prior to the Company’s reporting financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2011. The risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: risks as to adjustments to preliminary estimates for the financial results of the second quarter fiscal 2011; issues encountered in the completion of the review of such results; changes in economic conditions that affect consumer spending; changes in the competitive environment; currency fluctuations; timely introduction and customer acceptance of merchandising offerings; foreign and domestic labor market fluctuations; interruptions in the flow of merchandise; changes in the cost of goods and services purchased including fuel, transportation and insurance; a material unfavorable outcome with respect to litigation, claims and assessments; unseasonable weather and other seasonal considerations; the effects associated with terrorist acts; and changes in accounting rules and regulations. Please refer to documents on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K, for a more detailed discussion of the Company’s risk factors. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update its forward-looking statements.

Contact:
Jane Baughman
Cost Plus, Inc.
(510) 808-9119

May 11, 2011 - Cost Plus, Inc. Announces Reporting Date for Q1 2011 Financial Results and Investor Conference Call

Oakland, CA — May 11, 2011 — Cost Plus, Inc. (Nasdaq: CPWM) announced today that it will release its first quarter results for fiscal 2011 on Thursday, May 19, 2011, after the market close, and will host a conference call for investors at 1:30 p.m. PT that day. Participating in the call will be Barry Feld, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Jane Baughman, Chief Financial Officer.

The conference call will be in a “listen-only” mode for all participants other than the sell-side and buy-side investment professionals who regularly follow the Company. The toll-free phone number for the call is 800-901-5226 and the access code is 51979441. Callers should dial in approximately 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. A telephonic replay will be available at 888-286-8010, Access Code: 88686576, from 4:30 p.m. PT Thursday, May 19, 2011 to 4:30 p.m. PT on Thursday, June 2, 2011. Investors may also access the live call or the replay over the internet at www.streetevents.com, www.fulldisclosure.com and www.worldmarket.com.

Cost Plus, Inc. is a leading specialty retailer of casual home living and entertaining products. As of today, May 11, 2011, the Company operates 259 stores in 30 states.

Contact:
Jane Baughman
Cost Plus, Inc.
(510) 808-9119

March 14, 2011 - Cost Plus, Inc. Announces Reporting Date for Q4 2010 Financial Results and Investor Conference Call

Oakland, CA — March 14, 2011 — Cost Plus, Inc. (Nasdaq: CPWM) announced today that it will release its fourth quarter results for fiscal 2010 on Thursday, March 17, 2011, after the market close, and will host a conference call for investors at 1:30 p.m. PT that day. Participating in the call will be Barry Feld, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Jane Baughman, Chief Financial Officer.

The conference call will be in a “listen-only” mode for all participants other than the sell-side and buy-side investment professionals who regularly follow the Company. The toll-free phone number for the call is 866-578-5784 and the access code is 95244975. Callers should dial in approximately 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. A telephonic replay will be available at 888-286-8010, Access Code: 47809386, from 4:30 p.m. PT Thursday, March 17, 2011 to 4:30 p.m. PT on Thursday, March 31, 2011. Investors may also access the live call or the replay over the internet at www.streetevents.com, www.fulldisclosure.com and www.worldmarket.com.

Cost Plus, Inc. is a leading specialty retailer of casual home living and entertaining products. As of today, March 14, 2011, the Company operates 263 stores in 30 states.

Contact:
Jane Baughman
Cost Plus, Inc.
(510) 808-9119

January 3, 2011 - Cost Plus, Inc. To Present At The Cowen And Company 9th Annual Consumer Conference

OAKLAND, CA January 3, 2011 — Cost Plus, Inc. (Nasdaq: CPWM ) announced today that Barry Feld, President and Chief Executive Officer and Jane Baughman, Chief Financial Officer will be presenting at the Cowen and Company 9th Annual Consumer Conference.

The presentation is scheduled for Monday, January 10, 2011 at 11:30 AM Eastern Time in New York, NY. The audio portion of the presentation will be webcast live. To access the webcast, go to http://www.wsw.com/webcast/cowen/cpwm or http://www.worldmarket.com. A replay of the presentation will be available until Friday, March 11, 2011.

Cost Plus, Inc. is a leading specialty retailer of casual home living and entertaining products. As of today, January 3, 2011, the Company operates 263 stores in 30 states.

Contact:
Jane Baughman
Cost Plus, Inc.
(510) 808-9119

December 7, 2010 - Cost Plus, Inc. Cancels Presentation At 11th Annual California Dreamin’ Consumer MAC Conference

Oakland, CA – December 7, 2010 – Cost Plus, Inc. (Nasdaq: CPWM) announced today that Barry Feld, President and Chief Executive Officer and Jane Baughman, Chief Financial Officer will no longer be presenting at the 11th Annual California Dreamin’ Consumer MAC Conference on December 8, 2010. The decision to cancel the presentation resulted from a death in Mr. Feld’s family.

Cost Plus, Inc. is a leading specialty retailer of casual home living and entertaining products. As of today, December 7, 2010, the Company operates 263 stores in 30 states.

Contact:
Cost Plus, Inc.
Jane Baughman,
510-808-9119

November 8, 2010 - Cost Plus, Inc. Announces Date for Q3 2010 Results and Conference Call

Oakland, CA — November 8, 2010 — Cost Plus, Inc. (Nasdaq: CPWM) announced today that it will release its third quarter results for fiscal 2010 on Friday, November 19, 2010, before the market open, and will host a conference call for investors at 7:00 a.m. PT that day. Participating in the call will be Barry Feld, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Jane Baughman, Chief Financial Officer.

The conference call will be in a “listen-only” mode for all participants other than the sell-side and buy-side investment professionals who regularly follow the Company. The toll-free phone number for the call is 866-356-4281 and the access code is 12658103. Callers should dial in approximately 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. A telephonic replay will be available at 888-286-8010, Access Code: 70191890, from 10:00 a.m. PT Friday, November 19, 2010 to 10:00 a.m. PT on Friday, December 3, 2010. Investors may also access the live call or the replay over the internet at www.streetevents.com, www.fulldisclosure.com and www.worldmarket.com.

Cost Plus, Inc. is a leading specialty retailer of casual home living and entertaining products. As of today, November 8, 2010, the Company operates 263 stores in 30 states.

Contact:
Jane Baughman
Cost Plus, Inc.
(510) 808-9119

August 9, 2010 - Cost Plus, Inc. Reporting Date for Second Quarter 2010 Financial Results & Investor Conference Call

Oakland, CA — August 9, 2010 — Cost Plus, Inc. (Nasdaq: CPWM) announced today that it will release its second quarter results for fiscal 2010 on Thursday, August 19, 2010, after the market close, and will host a conference call for investors at 1:30 p.m. PT that day. Participating in the call will be Barry Feld, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Jane Baughman, Chief Financial Officer.

The conference call will be in a “listen-only” mode for all participants other than the sell-side and buy-side investment professionals who regularly follow the Company. The toll-free phone number for the call is 800-561-2601 and the access code is 70055797. Callers should dial in approximately 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. A telephonic replay will be available at 888-286-8010, Access Code: 82913904, from 4:30 p.m. PT Thursday, August 19, 2010 to 4:30 p.m. PT on Thursday, September 2, 2010. Investors may also access the live call or the replay over the internet at www.streetevents.com www.fulldisclosure.com and www.worldmarket.com.

Cost Plus, Inc. is a leading specialty retailer of casual home living and entertaining products. As of today, August 9, the Company operates 263 stores in 30 states.

Contact:
Jane Baughman
Cost Plus, Inc.
(510) 808-9119

May 4, 2010 - Cost Plus Announces Reporting Date for Q1 2010 Financial Results and Investor Conf Call

OAKLAND, California — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Cost Plus, Inc. (Nasdaq:CPWM) announced today that it will release its first quarter results for fiscal 2010 on Thursday, May 20, 2010, after the market close, and will host a conference call for investors at 1:30 p.m. PT that day. Participating in the call will be Barry Feld, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Jane Baughman, Chief Financial Officer.

The conference call will be in a “listen-only” mode for all participants other than the sell-side and buy-side investment professionals who regularly follow the Company. The toll-free phone number for the call is 800-599-9795 and the access code is 41007082. Callers should dial in approximately 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. A telephonic replay will be available at 888-286-8010, Access Code: 43179268, from 4:30 p.m. PT Thursday, May 20, 2010 to 4:30 p.m. PT on Thursday, May 27, 2010. Investors may also access the live call or the replay over the internet at www.streetevents.com, www.fulldisclosure.com and www.worldmarket.com.

Cost Plus, Inc. is a leading specialty retailer of casual home living and entertaining products. As of today, May 4, the Company operates 263 stores in 30 states

Contact:
Cost Plus, Inc.
Jane Baughman
510-808-9119

March 8, 2010 - Cost Plus, Inc. Q4 2009 and FY 2009 Financial Results and Investor Conference Call

Oakland, CA — March 8, 2010 — Cost Plus, Inc. (Nasdaq: CPWM) announced today that it will release its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2009 financial results on Thursday, March 25, 2010, after the market close, and will host a conference call for investors at 1:30 p.m. PT that day.

Participating in the call will be Barry Feld, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Jane Baughman, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

The conference call will be in a “listen-only” mode for all participants other than the sell-side and buy-side investment professionals who regularly follow the Company. The toll-free phone number for the call is 800-299-7635 and the access code is 54624530. Callers should dial in approximately 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.

A telephonic replay will be available at 888-286-8010, Access Code: 33339937, from 4:30 p.m. PT Thursday, March 25, 2010 to 4:30 p.m. PT on Thursday, April 1, 2010. Investors may also access the live call or the replay over the internet at www.streetevents.com www.fulldisclosure.com and www.worldmarket.com.

Cost Plus, Inc. is a leading specialty retailer of casual home living and entertaining products. As of today, March 8, 2010, the Company operates 268 stores in 30 states.

Contact:
Jane Baughman
Cost Plus, Inc.
(510) 808-9119

January 6, 2010 - Cost Plus, Inc. Reports Holiday Sales, Webcast for the Cowen & Co. 8th Annual Consumer Conference

Oakland, CA — January 6, 2010 — Cost Plus, Inc. (Nasdaq: CPWM) announced today its sales results for the nine-week holiday period. Net sales for the nine-week period ended January 2, 2010 were $261.1 million compared to $266.0 million for the comparable nine-week period in fiscal 2008. Same store sales for the nine-week holiday period increased 0.3% compared to a 6.6% decrease for the nine-week period last year. The increase in same store sales was attributable to a 4.8% increase in customer count partially offset by a 4.3% reduction in the average ticket per customer.

Net sales for the four-week fiscal month of November 2009 were $91.0 million compared to $88.5 million for the same period last year. Same store sales for the fiscal month of November 2009 increased 4.9% compared to a 10.8% decrease for the same period last year. Net sales for the five-week fiscal month of December 2009 were $170.1 million compared to $177.5 million for the same period last year. Same store sales for the fiscal month of December 2009 decreased 2.0% compared to a 4.3% decrease for the same period last year. Customer count increased 10.8% in November and 1.9% in December compared to last year, and average ticket decreased 5.4% in November and 3.9% in December compared to last year.

President and Chief Executive Officer Barry Feld commented, “While I am disappointed that the traffic increases in December were not enough to overcome the lower ticket and deliver a positive comp for the month, I am pleased with the continuing improvement in our traffic levels which resulted in a positive 0.3% comp for the nine-week holiday season. We achieved a 91% sell-through of our holiday merchandise at the end of December with higher margins than last year. Our inventory is clean and we are well positioned to enter the new fiscal year with fresh value-priced merchandise.”

At the end of fiscal December 2009, the Company had $36.7 million in borrowings and $12.0 million in letters of credit outstanding under its asset-based credit facility compared to $37.3 million in borrowings and $13.9 million in letters credit at the end of the same period last year.

Mr. Feld further commented, “Our solid holiday sales performance enabled us to substantially pay down our credit line leaving sufficient capacity under the $200 million asset-based credit facility to meet working capital needs for the upcoming fiscal year. Additionally, we expect to receive a tax refund of approximately $13 million in the first quarter of 2010, further improving our liquidity position.”

Cost Plus, Inc. is a leading specialty retailer of casual home living and entertaining products. As of January 6, 2010, the Company operates 269 stores in 30 states.

The Company will be presenting at the Cowen and Company 8th Annual Consumer Conference. The presentation is scheduled for Monday, January 11, 2010 at 8:30 AM Eastern Time in New York, NY. The audio portion of the presentation will be webcast live at www.corporate-ir.net/ireye/conflobby.zhtml?ticker=CPWM&item_id=2623987.

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” relating to the adequacy of our credit line to meet our fiscal 2010 working capital needs and our anticipated tax refund. These statements are based on current expectations and are subject to various risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those forecasted. The risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: continued deterioration in economic conditions that affect consumer spending; changes in the competitive environment; currency fluctuations; timely introduction and customer acceptance of merchandising offerings; foreign and domestic labor market fluctuations; complications or delays in the store opening and closing processes; interruptions in the flow of merchandise; changes in the cost of goods and services purchased including fuel, transportation and insurance; a material unfavorable outcome with respect to litigation, claims and assessments; unseasonable weather; the effects associated with terrorist acts; and changes in accounting rules and regulations. Please refer to documents on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a more detailed discussion of the Company’s risk factors. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update its forward-looking statements.

Contact:
Jane Baughman
(510) 808-9119

November 5, 2009 - Cost Plus, Inc. Q3 Earnings Conference Call

Cost Plus, Inc. (Nasdaq: CPWM) announced today that it will release its third quarter results for fiscal 2009 on Thursday, December 3, 2009, after the market close, and will host a conference call for investors at 1:30 p.m. PT that day. Participating in the call will be Barry Feld, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Jane Baughman, Chief Financial Officer.

The conference call will be in a “listen-only” mode for all participants other than the sell-side and buy-side investment professionals who regularly follow the Company. The toll-free phone number for the call is 800-259-0251 and the access code is 37929929. Callers should dial in approximately 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. A telephonic replay will be available at 888-286-8010, Access Code: 68766918, from 4:30 p.m. PT Thursday, December 3, 2009 to 4:30 p.m. PT on Thursday, December 10, 2009. Investors may also access the live call or the replay over the internet at www.streetevents.com; www.fulldisclosure.com and www.worldmarket.com.

Cost Plus, Inc. is a leading specialty retailer of casual home living and entertaining products. As of today, November 5, the Company operates 270 stores in 30 states.

Contact:
Jane Baughman
(510) 808-9119
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August 17, 2009 - Cost Plus, Inc. Q2 Earnings Conference Call

Cost Plus, Inc. (Nasdaq: CPWM) announced today that it will release its second quarter results for fiscal 2009 on Thursday, August 27, 2009, after the market close, and will host a conference call for investors at 1:30 p.m. PT that day. Participating in the call will be Barry Feld, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Jane Baughman, Chief Financial Officer.

The conference call will be in a “listen-only” mode for all participants other than the sell-side and buy-side investment professionals who regularly follow the Company. The toll-free phone number for the call is 866-356-3095 and the access code is 30550904. Callers should dial in approximately 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. A telephonic replay will be available at 888-286-8010, Access Code: 31156788, from 4:30 p.m. PT Thursday, August 27, 2009 to 4:30 p.m. PT on Thursday, September 3, 2009. Investors may also access the live call or the replay over the internet at www.streetevents.com; www.fulldisclosure.com and www.worldmarket.com.

Cost Plus, Inc. is a leading specialty retailer of casual home living and entertaining products. As of today, August 17, the Company operates 269 stores in 30 states.

Contact:
Jane Baughman
(510) 808-9119
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May 21, 2009 - Cost Plus, Inc. Q1 Earnings Conference Call

Cost Plus, Inc. (Nasdaq: CPWM) announced today that it will release its first quarter results for fiscal 2009 on Thursday, May 21, 2009, after the market close, and will host a conference call for investors at 1:30 p.m. PT that day. Participating in the call will be Barry Feld, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Jane Baughman, Chief Financial Officer.

The conference call will be in a “listen-only” mode for all participants other than the sell-side and buy-side investment professionals who regularly follow the Company. The toll-free phone number for the call is 800-510-9834 and the access code is 67081801. Callers should dial in approximately 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. A telephonic replay will be available at 888-286-8010, Access Code: 69497029, from 4:30 p.m. PT Thursday, May 21, 2009 to 4:30 p.m. PT on Thursday, May 28, 2009. Investors may also access the live call or the replay over the internet at www.streetevents.com; www.fulldisclosure.com and www.fulldisclosure.com.

Cost Plus, Inc. is a leading specialty retailer of casual home living and entertaining products. As of today, May 11, the Company operates 270 stores in 30 states.

Contact:
Jane Baughman
(510) 808-9119
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March 19, 2009 - Cost Plus, Inc. Q4 Earnings Conference Call

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain forward-looking statements regarding the Company’s future performance and initiatives will be made during this conference call and will usually be preceded by words such as “believes”, “anticipates”, “intends”, “plans” and “expects”. Any such forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these statements. Examples of such risk factors include, but are not limited to, the following: changes in economic conditions that affect consumer spending; international conflicts; changes in the competitive environment; foreign and domestic labor market fluctuations; interruptions in the flow of merchandise; increases in fuel and transportation costs; unseasonable weather; a material unfavorable outcome with respect to litigation, store construction delays; further terrorist acts or our nation’s response thereto; and changes in accounting rules and other regulations. A more complete listing of risk factors is included in Company documents on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission.