On August 27, 2009, Cost Plus, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release regarding its second quarter sales and earnings data in which it also provided initial guidance for the third quarter of fiscal 2009. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

Pursuant to General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 is not "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, but is instead furnished for purposes of that instruction.

(d) Exhibits.

        Exhibit
        Number    Description
        99.1      Press Release of Cost Plus, Inc. dated August 27, 2009.