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Cost Plus World Market, known for its kitschy knick knacks, furniture and international food items, is moving its headquarters from Oakland to Alameda. The transition, expected to happen by fall, will bring about 400 jobs to the island city, the company told The Chronicle Friday.
Cost Plus World MarketÂ® was established in 1958 by a traveling businessman in San Francisco, California. The business began by selling imported handwoven wickers, and today has grown to carry extraordinary items from all over the world. The store items were originally sold at the cost price with an additional ten percent, thus establishing part of the brand name, âcost plusâ. Today, there are over 260 Cost Plus World MarketÂ® locations nationwide as well as the online store worldmarket.com.