Cost Plus World Market Kicks Off The “Ultimate Football Fan Sweepstakes” On January 3, 2011 For Chance To Win Tickets To The Game On February 6, 2011

OAKLAND, Calif. (January 3, 2011)—From January 3 through January 23, 2011, Cost Plus World Market (www.worldmarket.com) will be running the “Ultimate Football Fan Sweepstakes,” a Facebook-only promotion (www.facebook.com/worldmarket), inviting all armchair athletes and sports fans the opportunity to be at the game in Arlington, Texas on February 6, 2011.

This annual showdown is one of the most highly anticipated professional football games in the U.S. and World Market Facebook fans have an opportunity to see it live by entering the sweepstakes at www.facebook.com/worldmarket. One grand prize winner will receive two tickets (Lower Level; 50-yard line) to the game, two tickets to the official VIP Hospitality Party catered by a celebrity chef, airfare for two, four-night hotel accommodations, car service to and from the game, and a $1,000 World Market gift card.

One first prize winner will receive the “Ultimate Viewing Party,” which includes a 52” plasma screen television and a $1,000 World Market gift card, in which the winner can use to buy comfy furniture for ideal viewing pleasure. One second prize winner will receive a $500 World Market gift card, perfect to use to stock up on food and beverages for the big game.

Not able to make it to the game? World Market has all the ingredients to host a perfect party on game day including craft beers, chips & dip, and savory snack mixes.

For information about World Market’s current promotions and events, please go to www.worldmarket.com. Keep up with World Market by following us on www.facebook.com/worldmarket and www.twitter.com/worldmarket.

About Cost Plus World Market
Cost Plus World Market operates 263 stores in 30 states under the names “World Market” and “Cost Plus World Market.” The store features an ever-changing selection of casual home decor, 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 more than 50 years in the import business.