KIRKLAND’S STORE GRAND OPENING AT THE TUCSON SPECTRUM SHOPPING CENTER

Grand Opening begins on Saturday, July 18, 2008 at 9 a.m. with weekend of events throughout the weekend

Nashville, TN — Kirkland’s, the national specialty retailer of home decor and gifts for value-minded shoppers, will hold the grand opening of its 8,000-square-foot store at the new Tucson Spectrum shopping center July 18-20.

This is Kirkland’s second store in the Tucson area and the fourth store it has opened nationally in 2008. Kirkland’s has been strengthening its presence in the Arizona market over the past five years, targeting middle- and upper-middle-income customers. It has 12 other stores in Arizona, nine of which are in Phoenix, as well as one in Yuma, one in Prescott and another store in Tucson at the Foothills Mall.

The grand opening this weekend will feature special sale merchandise, as well as interior decorating seminars Saturday and Sunday by Tucson designer Sara Smith. Smith owns Custom Rental Designs by Sara Smith, a Tucson-based complete home design firm. Smith will offer demonstrations about both overall home decor planning and specific information like how to decorate a corner space in the home for under $200. She will also offer a personal in-store consultation.

Kirkland's, which operates 325 stores in 34 states, provides a broad selection of well-priced, high-value home furnishings to suit a variety of predominantly female tastes such as framed art, mirrors, wall decor, candles, lamps, decorative accessories, accent furniture, textiles, garden accessories and artificial floral products.

“We feel that the customer in this part of the country has responded well to our concept,” said Kirkland’s senior vice president and CFO Mike Madden. “It’s a combination of home growth, population growth and the fact that Arizona is a successful market for us. In addition, the Tucson Spectrum makes perfect sense for us when you consider the demographics of the area and the other retailers who are locating their stores at the Tucson Spectrum.”

“Our store is designed to become a destination for budget-minded consumers who are looking for great deals as they try to spruce up their homes during these tough economic times,” said Madden. “We can’t do anything about high gas and food prices, but we can and do offer consumers great home furnishings at a reasonable price. People still like to go into stores to find things they like without spending a lot of money.”

The Tucson Spectrum shopping center is being developed by the Phoenix-based Barclay Group. The shopping center will offer more than 1 million square feet of retail space once completed.

• Kirkland’s Grand Opening Hours: Friday and Saturday 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

• Interiors Expert Sara Smith Seminars: Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

• Regular Store Hours: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

About Kirkland’s

Kirkland's is a specialty retailer of home decor in the United States, operating 325 stores in 34 states under the names "Kirkland's", "Kirkland's Home" and "Kirkland's Collection". Kirkland’s was co-founded in 1966 by Chairman Emeritus Carl Kirkland. The first store opened in Jackson, Tennessee, and the company has grown steadily thereafter. The company’s stores present a broad selection of distinctive merchandise, including framed art, mirrors, candles, lamps, picture frames, accent rugs, garden accessories and artificial floral products, many of which are unique and exclusive to Kirkland's. The company’s stores also offer an extensive assortment of holiday merchandise, as well as items carried throughout the year suitable for giving as gifts. The company provides its customers an fun and engaging shopping experience characterized by a diverse, ever-changing merchandise selection at surprisingly attractive prices. Kirkland’s offers a unique combination of style and value that has led to its emergence as a leader in home decor and the development of strong customer loyalty.

KIRKLAND'S
5157 S. Calle Santa Cruz
Tucson, AZ
Grand Opening Celebration Events
July 18-20, 2008

Grand Opening - Friday, July 18, 2008

9:00 a.m. Doors Open

Throughout the day

• Sample refreshments and snacks while you shop and special prices in lighting, decorative accessories, and clocks.
• First 300 purchases receive a free Kirkland's candlejar
• First day to sign up for Kirkland's email and register for a gift card giveaway

Saturday, July 19, 2008

Throughout the day

• Sample refreshments and snacks while you shop and special prices in lighting, decorative accessories, and clocks.
• Sign up for Kirkland's email and register for a gift card giveaway

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

• Meet Sara Smith, Tucson home decor expert, and join her for in-store demonstrations of home decorating ideas that you can use in your home, including how to decorate a corner space fro under $200. Sara will also be available for in-store consultations.

Sunday, July 20, 2008

Throughout the day

• Sample refreshments and snacks while you shop and special prices in lighting, decorative accessories, and clocks.
• Sign up for Kirkland's email and register for a gift card giveaway

11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

• Meet Sara Smith, Tucson home decor expert, and join her for in-store demonstrations of home decorating ideas that you can use in your home, including how to decorate a corner space fro under $200. Sara will also be available for in-store consultations.