UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 8-K

Current Report

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): March 18, 2004

Cost Plus, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

California	0-14970	94-1067973
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

200 Fourth Street, Oakland, California	94607
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (510) 893-7300

ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(c)	List of Exhibits
	Exhibit 99.1	Press Release of Cost Plus, Inc. dated March 18, 2004 furnished (and not filed) pursuant to Item 12 of Form 8-K.

ITEM 12. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

On March 18, 2004, Cost Plus, Inc. issued a press release regarding its fourth quarter and fiscal 2003 sales and earnings data in which it also provided initial guidance for fiscal 2004 and reported on its share repurchase program. A copy of the press release is furnished (and shall not be deemed filed) in accordance with the General Instructions to Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

	Cost Plus, Inc.
Date: March 18, 2004	By:	/s/ JOHN J. LUTTRELL
		John J. Luttrell Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

INDEX TO EXHIBITS

99.1 Press release of Cost Plus, Inc. dated March 18, 2004 furnished (and not filed) pursuant to Item 12 of Form 8-K.