Cost Plus World Market

Specialties

It quickly became a destination for those who craved original and handmade items from around the world. Items were sold at cost, plus ten percent — hence the name Cost Plus World Market.

Our everyday low prices and high-​quality, original items are a great value. Choose from eye-​catching, trend-​setting home accents, an awe-​inspiring array of international foods and much more. We bring the beauty & excitement of global bazaars to you.

Our selection is always changing, and, like favorite mementos from your life, each item has a story worth sharing. Gifts galore fill our floors — you’ll find something for everyone, from pets to parents. And when you need entertaining essentials, we’re your one-​stop shop — whether you’re hosting a holiday or a very personal special occasion.

There are 277 Cost Plus World Market stores nationwide — and we’re always open online at. So adventure in to see us today!

History

Established in 1958.

The first Cost Plus opened in 1958, when a San Francisco businessman parlayed his passion for travel into an import business by selling a shipload of handwoven wicker from a local pier. The furniture sold out within a few days, but the idea lived on. Now Cost Plus World Market’s store at Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco is a favorite destination for tourists and locals alike.

Since its opening more than five decades ago, the Company’s product categories have expanded to include: furniture, pillows, lamps, floor and window coverings, frames, baskets, garden, collectibles, tabletop and kitchen accessories, along with gourmet foods. From a dining room table and chairs to the hand-​tufted wool rug that finishes the look of the room, Cost Plus World Market is a complete value retailing resource which provides simple yet unique solutions for every entertaining and decorating need.