Williams Sonoma and Pier 1 Imports suggested as merger partners

• BB&T Capital's Anthony Chukuma thinks Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:WSM) should acquire Pier 1 Imports (NYSE:PIR).
• A new note from the analyst suggests a pairing of the two retailers would be strategic due to their differing strengths.
• Pier 1 has a market cap of $1.15B.