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March 20, 2013

Janet Hayes, currently the president of Pottery Barn Kids and PBteen, will become president of the Williams-Sonoma brand, effective March 20.

March 19, 2013

Williams-Sonoma reported that fourth-quarter EPS grew 15% to $1.34 and that quarterly revenue grew to $1.406 billion versus $1.268 billion in 2011 with comparable brand revenue growth of 4%.

November 12, 2012

Best Buy today announced that retired director, EVP, chief operating and CFO of Williams-Sonoma, Inc., Sharon McCollam, will join the company as its new chief administrative and CFO, effective Dec. 10, according to a Reuters report.

November 8, 2012

Williams-Sonoma has launched a new, direct-to-consumer brand, Mark and Graham, which specializes in personalized gifts and accessories.

September 21, 2012

The single cup brewing trend as arrived at Williams-Sonoma in the form of the Starbucks’ deluxe Verismo System 585.

August 22, 2012

Williams-Sonoma is betting it can replicate its highly successful formula internationally, with the opening of new stores in Sydney, Australia.

July 27, 2012

Williams-Sonoma has promoted Julie Whalen, SVP, acting CFO, has been appointed EVP, CFO.

May 24, 2012

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

Williams-Sonoma has appointed Anna Last, formerly editor-in-chief of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia’s Everyday Food, SVP and executive creative director.

May 22, 2012

Williams-Sonoma's net revenues increased 6.1% to $818 million from $771 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2011 ended May 1, 2011.

April 4, 2012

Williams-Sonoma is reaching out to customers who want to be more hands on with their food with the launch of a Agrarian, a collection of products that focuses on the virtues of homegrown and homemade.

March 8, 2012

Williams-Sonoma ended fiscal 2011 with revenue and earnings growth in its fourth quarter.

February 24, 2012

Williams-Sonoma is helping consumers create their dream kitchen with the launch of Cultivate.com.

January 23, 2012

Williams-Sonoma has announced that Mary Ann Casati and Lorraine Twohill have been elected to its board of directors.

January 12, 2012

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

November 18, 2011

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 has acquired Rejuvenation Inc. for an undisclosed price, the company announced last week.

August 23, 2011

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.

June 13, 2011

Williams-Sonoma announced that it will offer international shipping for its Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, West Elm and Williams-Sonoma brands.

May 19, 2011

Williams-Sonoma reported 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

In what can only be a sign that the economic health of the country is improving -- at least for for higher-income consumers, Williams-Sonoma announced that net revenues for the fourth quarter of 2010 increased 9.7% to $1.195 billion versus $1.09 billion in the fourth quarter of 2010, including Internet net revenue growth of 27.2% and a comparable-store sales increase of 5.2%.

November 17, 2010

Williams-Sonoma reported that net revenues for the third quarter 2010 increased 11.8% to $816 million...

November 15, 2010

Williams-Sonoma has announced the death of W. Howard Lester, 75, former chairman and CEO of...

August 18, 2010

Williams-Sonoma reported that net revenues in the second quarter of 2010 increased 15.4% to $776...

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