UNICEF Canada and Pier 1 Imports Mark 20-Year Partnership Proceeds from Holiday Cards Sold at Pier 1 Help Children Around the World

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TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Oct. 12, 2007) - This holiday season, UNICEF Canada and Pier 1 Imports are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their partnership to help save and improve the lives of children worldwide. Pier 1 began selling UNICEF greeting cards in its Canadian stores in 1987 and is now the world's largest retailer of UNICEF greeting cards. This year's card selections are now available for purchase at Pier 1 stores.

"In the first year of our partnership, we raised a mod...

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