Cost Plus World Market Has Mother’s Day Wrapped Up

Create a personalized gift basket in any of our stores this weekend and we’ll gift wrap it for free

Oakland, CA — May 6, 2009 — This Sunday, May 10 is Mother’s Day and you still haven’t decided on the perfect gift? Look to Cost Plus World Market (www.worldmarket.com) as your headquarters for unique, authentic and affordable gifts for any occasion.

For all that Moms and Grandmothers do year-round, spoil them with an in-home spa experience using our own line of THERE™ luxury bath products, scented candles, and a batik robe and slipper set. If breakfast in bed is more her style then treat her to a peach Bellini made with any of our sparkling wines and Stirrings Peach Bellini mixer and scones topped with traditional British accompaniments including double cream and lemon curd. If she likes to choose her own gift, gift cards are available in any value.

Our store associates are always available to help you assemble a personalized gift basket, but as an added service from Friday, May 8 through Sunday, May 10, our associates will gift wrap your gift basket for free.

Cost Plus World Market is also pleased to partner with Sunset magazine in California and Arizona and Southern Living magazine in Florida and Texas to distribute copies of its latest issue or cookbook with any in-store purchase beginning Saturday, May 9 while supplies last. On Saturday, May 9 and Sunday, May 10 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, all stores will offer food samplings for customers to try our latest treats.

Cost Plus World Market has affordable gift ideas to fit anyone’s budget. Stop by any of our 270 stores or online at www.worldmarket.com for all of your gift-giving and entertaining needs.

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