Pier 1 Imports, Inc. announced preliminary sales results for the second quarter ended August 27, 2016. Net sales for the second quarter decreased by approximately 6.7% compared to the same period a year ago. Company comparable sales, which include e-Commerce, decreased approximately 4.3% compared to the same period a year ago.

For the second quarter of 2016, loss per share is expected to be in the range of $0.06 to $0.05, excluding one-time items, if any, related to the planned departure of the company's Chief Executive Officer.