Cost Plus World Market Helps Consumers Save Green While Going Green This Earth Day 2009

Stores offer free reusable canvas tote with purchase on April 22, 2009

Oakland, CA — April 21, 2009 — Cost Plus World Market’s amazing assortment of affordable eco-friendly products makes it easy for anyone to “Go Green” while saving some green this Earth Day 2009.

In its 270 stores in 31 states and online at www.worldmarket.com, customers can always choose from a wide range of home goods made out of recycled, reclaimed, organic, or sustainable materials so that every day can be Earth Day. From tree-free paper goods and eco-friendly cleaning products to bamboo dinnerware and recycled metal décor items, Cost Plus World Market celebrates Earth Day year round.

And, this year, as a special gift to our customers who spend just $10.00* in stores on April 22, 2009, we’re throwing in a World Market reusable canvas tote for free.

In stores only. Excludes gift cards and alcoholic beverage purchases. Canvas tote offer valid while supplies last. Not valid with online purchases. Tote designs may vary by store.

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.

Contact
Jill Osaka
Cost Plus World Market
510.808.9319
jill.osaka@cpwm.com
www.worldmarket.com