On January 3, 2018, Pier 1 Imports, Inc. announced that Nancy A. Walsh will join the company effective January 25, 2018, as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Walsh, age 57, will have responsibility for the company's financial operations and accounting, including financial reporting, planning and analysis, treasury, tax and investor relations. Prior to joining the company, Ms. Walsh served as Executive Vice President Chief Financial Officer for The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc., a position she held since November 2015.

The company also announced on January 3, 2018, that Darla D. Ramirez will step down as Interim Chief Financial Officer when Ms. Walsh's employment commences. Ms. Ramirez will continue to serve as the company's Principal Accounting Officer and Vice President Controller of the company's operating subsidiaries.