Money Pier 1 Imports to close up to 450 stores, nearly half of its locations January 6, 2020January 7, 2020 Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY Comments Off on Pier 1 Imports to close up to 450 stores, nearly half of its locations Pier 1 Imports plans to close up to 450 locations, nearly half its 942 stores, officials announced. It will also close certain distribution centers.