NEW YORK, Oct 12 (Reuters) - Shares of Pier 1 Imports Inc jumped more than 12 percent to $4.96 after the bell on Monday after the home goods retailer said third-quarter merchandise margins continue to improve. For details, see
It also announced that September sales from stores open at least a year rose 9.9 percent.
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It also announced that September sales from stores open at least a year rose 9.9 percent.
(Reporting by Ellis Mnyandu) Keywords: MARKETS STOCKS AFTERTHEBELL (Ellis.Mnyandu@thomsonreuters.com; +1 646 223 6085; Reuters Messaging:ellis.mnyandu.reuters.com@reuters.net) COPYRIGHT Copyright Thomson Reuters 2009. All rights reserved. The copying, republication or redistribution of Reuters News Content, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Thomson Reuters.