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May 13, 2013
West Elm to open in King of Prussia, Pa.

Home furnishing retailer West Elm, owned by Williams-Sonoma, will open a store in King of Prussia, Pa., on May 16.

March 20, 2013
Williams-Sonoma Q4 income up 9%, topping expectations

Williams-Sonoma Inc.'s fourth-quarter net income rose a better-than-expected 9%, helped by strong online sales, gains at its West Elm brand and the benefit of an extra week in the period.

January 17, 2013
Williams-Sonoma holiday sales up 4.8%

Williams-Sonoma reported that its revenue increased 4.8% to $1.01 billion for the nine-week period ended Dec.30.

November 12, 2012
Best Buy hires former Willilams-Sonoma exec as CFO

Best Buy has hired Sharon McCollam, formerly CFO of Williams- Sonoma Inc., as CFO, beginning Dec. 10.

November 12, 2012
West Elm to make Indiana debut

West Elm, a division of Williams-Sonoma, announced that it will open store in Indianapolis on Nov.15.

November 8, 2012
Williams-Sonoma launches new brand of personalized gifts and accessories

Williams-Sonoma said Thursday it has launched a new direct-to-consumer gifts and accessories brand called Mark and Graham.

November 2, 2012
Williams-Sonoma makes Quebec debut with new store design

Williams-Sonoma said that it will open its first store in Quebec — and its eighth in Canada — which will showcase a new design for the brand.

October 25, 2012
West Elm to open South Coast Plaza store

West Elm, a division of Williams-Sonoma, announced that it will open a store in South Coast Plaza on Nov. 2.

October 18, 2012
PBteen to open five holiday pop-up shops

Pbteen, a division of Williams-Sonoma, plans to open five pop-up stores in the Durham, Cincinnati, Edina, Houston and Miami areas this October and November.

August 22, 2012
Williams-Sonoma Q2 profit up 10%; to open four stores in Australia

Williams-Sonoma Inc. said its second-quarter net income rose 10%, fueled by double-digit sales growth at its Pottery Barn and West Elm stores.

July 30, 2012
Williams-Sonoma names CFO

Williams-Sonoma has named Julie Whalen as permanent CFO. Whalen replaces Sharon McCollam, who retired in March.

May 24, 2012
Williams-Sonoma Q1 earnings slip, raises outlook

Williams-Sonoma Inc. reported that first-quarter profit dipped to $30.7 million, from $31.6 million last year, but results topped Wall Street estimates and the retailer has raised its full-year earnings forecast.

May 22, 2012
Former Martha Stewart Living editor takes lead creative role at Williams-Sonoma

Williams-Sonoma has appointed former editor-in-chief of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia’s Everyday Food Anna Last as the chain's SVP and executive creative director.

March 8, 2012
Williams-Sonoma Q4 profit up 8%; announces resignation of COO/CFO

Williams-Sonoma Inc.’s fiscal fourth-quarter net income rose 8%, boosted by strong performances from its Pottery Barn and West Elm brands.

February 24, 2012
Williams-Sonoma debuts new website

Williams-Sonoma announced the launch of Cultivate.com, a content site and online resource for kitchen inspiration and design.

January 30, 2012
Ann Taylor to open, Williams-Sonoma to expand at Garden City Center

The Wilder Cos. announced that Garden City Center has detailed a multi-phased strategy to expand, reconfigure and redevelop the historic shopping center.

January 12, 2012
Williams-Sonoma cuts Q4 outlook

Williams-Sonoma Inc. said it has cut its fiscal Q4 earnings outlook below Wall Street expectations due to heavy holiday promotions levels.

November 17, 2011
Williams-Sonoma profit up 19% in Q3

Williams-Sonoma Inc. reported Thursday that profit for the third quarter rose 19% to $43.4 million, from $36.5 million in the same period last year.

November 7, 2011
Williams-Sonoma expands brand portfolio with purchase of Rejuvenation

Williams-Sonoma announced today that it has acquired Rejuvenation Inc., a manufacturer and retailer of authentic reproduction lighting and house parts, such as doors and cabinet hardware.

September 27, 2011
West Elm to open first Washington location

Williams Sonoma-owned home-furnishings retailer West Elm said Tuesday that it will make its Washington State debut with a new store in Seattle, slated to open Oct. 6.

August 23, 2011
Williams-Sonoma profit surges 28% in Q2

Williams-Sonoma reported Tuesday that profit for the second quarter surged 28% to $39 million, citing online strength and international sales for the improved performance.

July 29, 2011
Williams-Sonoma to open U.K. stores

A Friday report by the United Kingdom’s The Independent newspaper said that San Francisco-based Williams-Sonoma is planning a U.K. launch in 2012.

June 13, 2011
Williams-Sonoma launches international shipping

Williams-Sonoma said Monday that it will offer international shipping across its brands.

May 19, 2011
Williams-Sonoma's profit surges 62%

Williams-Sonoma reported Thursday that net income for the quarter ended May 1 jumped 62% to $31.6 million, from $19.5 million a year earlier, topping company expectations.

March 15, 2011
Williams-Sonoma reports record earnings growth

Williams-Sonoma announced that net revenues for fourth quarter 2010 increased 9.7% to $1.195 billion versus $1.09 billion in fourth quarter 2010, including Internet net revenue growth of 27.2% and a comparable-store sales increase of 5.2%.

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