CPI Corp. to Issue Fourth-Quarter Results on April 21, 2009

ST. LOUIS, April 16  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CPI Corp. (NYSE:CPY), today announced it will release fiscal 2008 fourth-quarter and full-year results before the market opens on Tuesday, April 21, 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 866-730-5763 or 857-350-1587 and reference passcode 91028593 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 49905077. The replay will be available through May 5 by phone and for 30 days on the Internet.

The Company also announced plans to host its 2009 annual meeting of shareholders on July 8, 2009, starting at 9 a.m. CT.  The annual meeting will be held at the Company's headquarters in St. Louis.  Shareholders of record as of May 9, 2009 will be eligible to participate in the meeting.

About CPI Corp.

CPI Corp. has been dedicated to helping families conveniently create cherished photography portrait keepsakes that capture a lifetime of memories for more than 60 years.  CPI Corp. provides portrait photography services in approximately 3,000 locations, principally in Sears and Walmart stores.  As the first in the category to convert to a fully digital format, CPI Corp. studios 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. CPI Corp. is based in St. Louis and traded on the New York Stock Exchange (ticker: CPY). 

DATASOURCE: CPI Corp.



CONTACT:  Jane Nelson of CPI Corp., [phone]



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

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