In 1962, Pier Import started as a single store in San Mateo, California. Its headquarters were officially established in 1966, in Fort Worth, Texas. The Pier was listed on the American Stock Exchange in 1970. The company had a total of 42 stores, including the first Canadian store. In 1988, the number of stores in France reached 120 with branches in all the major countries in Europe. In 1997, Pier Import started in the GCC Countries franchising out of France. The first store in Dubai was opened by Dr Faisal Al Mutawa and became independent in 2001.
