by Mike Duff | May 22, 2025 | Retail Articles
Williams-Sonoma posted first-quarter results that beat Wall Street estimates, stating the retailer has initiated responses to the weak housing market, including a greater emphasis on housewares, while amending sourcing and product development in ways it expects will...
by Mike Duff | May 15, 2025 | Retail Articles
Williams-Sonoma’s Pottery Barn Teen banner is introducing a new feature in time for the back-to-school season: the Dorm Concierge. The free personalized service helps dorm product shoppers use Pottery Barn Teen’s Pick Up Near Campus function, building on a design...
by Mike Duff | Mar 31, 2025 | Retail Articles
Design duo Pierce & Ward have launched a new home furnishings and tabletop collection with West Elm. Cofounders Louisa Pierce and Emily Ward have created designs with the West Elm team that reflect the popular design studio’s distinctive aesthetic, which...
by Mike Duff | Mar 19, 2025 | Featured News, Retail Articles
Williams-Sonoma rode fourth-quarter comp sales and earnings gains to top $1 billion in profits for the 2024 fiscal year, as non-furniture categories, including housewares and home decor, fueled the company’s momentum. Net earnings were $410.7 million, or $3.28...
by Mike Duff | Nov 20, 2024 | Retail Articles
Despite lower comparable sales, Williams-Sonoma beat Wall Street earnings and revenue estimates, and the company noted that newness at its stores has helped position it for the holidays. Net earnings of $249 million, or $1.96 per diluted share, versus $237.3 million,...