Cost Plus World Market Launches Second Annual “Share The Joy” Sweepstakes From October 29 - December 2, 2011

Specialty Retailer Celebrates Holiday Season By Offering Charity Donations with Prizes

OAKLAND, Calif.; November 1, 2011 – Cost Plus World Market (worldmarket.com) is committed to giving back to the communities in which it does business especially as the season of sharing begins. As part of this commitment and for the second year, World Market’s “Share the Joy” campaign kicks off with a sweepstakes giving the retailer’s Facebook fans the opportunity to enter for a chance to win a $5,000 American Express gift card. Five winners will be selected at random, and in addition to winning a $5,000 gift card, World Market will make a $5,000 donation to each of the five winners’ charity of choice.* To enter the Share the Joy sweepstakes, which runs now until December 2, go to www.facebook.com/worldmarket.

During these challenging economic times, the company is thrilled to offer support to its Facebook Fans’ favorite charities. Last year’s non-profit organization recipients included local hospitals, food banks and children’s organizations.

Since 1958, World Market has been the shopping destination for gift giving during the holidays, from home décor, jewelry, accessories, gourmet food and wine to stocking stuffers, the specialty retailer has ideas for every budget.

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.

*Some restrictions apply; charity must be U.S. 5013c non-profit organization; go to www.worldmarket.com for full sweepstakes details.

About Cost Plus World Market
Cost Plus World Market operates 258 stores in 30 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 imported from more than 50 countries. Many items are unique and exclusive to World Market and are regularly supplied by an international network of individual and regional artisans developed over the Company’s more than 50 years in the import business.

Media Contact:
Jill Osaka
Cost Plus World Market
510.808.9319
jill.osaka@cpwm.com