CPI Corp. To Issue Third-Quarter Results on December 22, 2009

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 14  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CPI Corp. (NYSE:CPY) today announced it will release fiscal 2009 third-quarter results before the market opens on Tuesday, December 22, 2009.  The news release will be followed by a conference call at 10 a.m. CT with management. To participate in the call, please dial 800-901-5259 or 617-786-4514 and reference passcode 84576601 at least five minutes before start time.

Interested persons who wish to hear the live webcast should go to the Company's Web site, http://www.cpicorp.com/, prior to the starting time to register, download and install any necessary audio software.  A replay will be available on the Web site as well as by dialing 888-286-8010 or 617-801-6888 and providing passcode 11175376. The replay will be available through January 5, 2010 by phone and for 30 days on the Internet.

About CPI Corp.

For more than 60 years, CPI Corp. (NYSE:CPY) has been dedicated to helping families conveniently create cherished photography portrait keepsakes that capture a lifetime of memories.  Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, CPI Corp. provides portrait photography services at approximately 3,000 locations in North America, principally in Sears and Walmart stores.  CPI's conversion to a fully digital format allows its studios to offer unique posing options, creative photography selections, a wide variety of sizes and an unparalleled assortment of enhancements to customize each portrait - all for an affordable price.

  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

  NAME          Jane Nelson                   FROM            CPI Corp.
  ADDRESS       1706 Washington Avenue        CITY            St. Louis
  STATE, ZIP    Missouri, 63103               TELEPHONE       [phone]


DATASOURCE: CPI Corp.



CONTACT:  Jane Nelson, [phone]



Web Site:  http://www.cpicorp.com/ 

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