Williams-Sonoma holiday sales up 4.8%

San Francisco -- Williams-Sonoma reported that its revenue increased 4.8% to $1.01 billion for the nine-week period ended Dec.30.The company also backed its fourth-quarter and full-year forecast.



Williams-Sonoma will discuss its performance in more detail in March when it releases its fourth quarter results.



Company president and CEO Laura Alber said the chain's performance reflected the strength of its brands even amid a time of consumer uncertainty and intense promotional activity across the retail industry.