Pier 1 Store Closing in Merced

MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) -- Shoppers in the North Valley will soon have one less option for home decor. Pier 1 is closing the store on Olive Avenue in Merced.

Customers received an email over the weekend announcing the closure and sales of up to 30% off. Staff members say the last day will be February 23.

Pier 1's spokesperson, Jennifer Engstrand Reeder, sent us the following statement:

"The Pier 1 store location in Merced will close when our lease expires in early 2020. As a matter of practice, we do everything we can to support our associates during this time of transition. We care about our customers in the Merced area and have enjoyed serving them over the years. We look forward to serving them at our locations on Countryside Drive in Turlock and Pelandale Avenue in Modesto, as well as online at pier1.com."

According to the company's website, there are currently more than 1,000 stores in North America, including all 50 states and Canada.

The products include furniture and a variety of home accessories.