Cost Plus, Inc. (Nasdaq: CPWM) announced that its investor conference call scheduled for Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. PT to discuss its first quarter fiscal 2012 financial results has been cancelled due to the recent merger announcement with Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (Nasdaq: BBBY). The Company will issue its first quarter fiscal 2012 earnings press release on Wednesday, May 16, 2012, after the market close.

Cost Plus, Inc. is a leading specialty retailer of casual home living and entertaining products. As of May 11, 2012, the Company operated 259 stores in 30 states.

Cost Plus, Inc.
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