CPI Corp. to Issue Fourth-Quarter Results on April 19, 2011

ST. LOUIS, April 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- CPI Corp. (NYSE: CPY) today announced it will release fiscal 2010 fourth-quarter results before the market opens on Tuesday, April 19, 2011.  The news release will be followed by a conference call at 10 a.m. CT with management. To participate in the call, please dial 800-561-2601 or 617-614-3518 and reference passcode 58468611 at least five minutes before start time.

Interested persons who wish to hear the live webcast should go to the Company's website, 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 website, as well as by dialing 888-286-8010 or 617-801-6888 and providing passcode 23183001. The replay will be available through May 3, 2011 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 customers 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 the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico and offers on location wedding photography and videography services through an extensive network of contract photographers and videographers.  CPI's conversion to a fully digital format allows its studios and on location business 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.

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