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Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM) maintains its position as a leader in premium home furnishings through strategic innovation and multi-brand excellence. This dedicated news hub provides investors and industry observers with essential updates directly from the company and verified sources.
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Key coverage areas include quarterly financial results, brand expansion strategies, design innovation milestones, and omni-channel retail advancements. The archive serves as a vital resource for tracking the company's performance across its Williams-Sonoma, West Elm, and Pottery Barn subsidiaries.
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West Elm, a Williams-Sonoma brand (NYSE: WSM), has launched a 34-piece children's collection in collaboration with Eva Chen, fashion tastemaker and best-selling children's book author. The collection, inspired by Chen's family's love of reading, includes furniture, textiles, lighting, and decorative accessories.
Key items feature reading-focused designs like a Lofted Bed with a reading nook, a Chair and a Half for two, a Tent Floor Cushion, and an Arched Reading Bookcase. Other notable pieces include a Play Table and Stool Set ($549), Save-As Storage Shelf ($599), Playful Shapes Rug ($399), and Rolling Art Easel ($249).
The collection will be available in Canada starting September 5th at westelm.ca/evachen.
Rejuvenation, a brand under Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM), has joined The Key Rewards loyalty program. This integration allows customers to earn and redeem rewards across all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brands, including Williams Sonoma, West Elm, Pottery Barn, and Mark & Graham. The program offers free membership and an accelerated rewards rate for credit card applicants.
Laura Alber, President and CEO of Williams-Sonoma, Inc., emphasized that this addition enhances the value of rewards for loyal customers across their brand portfolio. Aujsha Taylor, Executive Vice President of Rejuvenation, expressed excitement about offering customers unparalleled rewards and benefits through this cross-brand loyalty program.
Mark & Graham, a Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM) brand, has expanded its popular Monogram Wedding Shop™. The expansion includes new gifting options and products for bridesmaid and groomsmen gifts, bachelorette parties, honeymoons, and wedding décor. The shop now offers a curated site shopping experience with dedicated content and capabilities to help couples personalize their celebrations.
Customers can use Mark & Graham's innovative personalization preview technology to create and visualize gifts by selecting fonts, colors, and custom phrases. New monogramming capabilities allow for bespoke crests and vintage-inspired embroidery. To celebrate the launch, the brand is partnering with the Knot for a Personalize Your Wedding Sweepstakes with a chance to win $2,500 worth of products from The Monogram Wedding Shop™ until August 31, 2024.
Williams-Sonoma (NYSE: WSM) reported Q2 2024 results with comparable brand revenue down 3.3% but operating margin improving to 16.2%. Diluted EPS grew 11.5% to $1.74. The company revised its 2024 outlook, now expecting annual net revenue growth between -4.0% and -1.5%, with comps ranging from -5.5% to -3.0%. However, WSM raised its operating margin guidance to 17.4% to 17.8% for fiscal 2024. The company maintained a strong liquidity position of $1.3 billion in cash and returned $203 million to stockholders through repurchases and dividends. A 2-for-1 stock split was effected in July 2024.
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM) has announced that it will release its second quarter results on Thursday, August 22nd, 2024 before the market opens. The company will host a conference call at 10:00 AM Eastern Time, accessible via their investor relations website. A replay of the webcast will be available from 12:00 PM Eastern Time on the same day.
Williams-Sonoma is the world's largest digital-first, design-led, and sustainable home retailer, operating brands such as Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn, West Elm, and others. The company operates in multiple countries and offers international shipping. WSM is committed to sustainability and has integrated these goals into its business model.
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM) has been recognized as the top retailer on TIME Magazine's 2024 list of America's Best Mid-Sized Companies. The company ranked 17th overall out of 500 companies featured on this inaugural list, which highlights top-performing midsize businesses with revenue between $100 million and $10 billion.
The evaluation criteria included positive revenue growth, employee satisfaction, and sustainability transparency. TIME partnered with Statista to assess companies based on:
- Employee Satisfaction: Evaluating over 170,000 employees' feedback on working conditions, salary, and equality policies
- Revenue Growth: Assessing three-year growth data for companies meeting specific criteria
- Sustainability Transparency: Examining environmental, social, and corporate governance indicators
Laura Alber, President and CEO of Williams-Sonoma, Inc., expressed honor at the recognition, emphasizing the company's commitment to being a people-first organization focused on growth and shareholder value.
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM) has appointed Arianna Huffington to its Board of Directors. Huffington, founder and CEO of Thrive Global and The Huffington Post, brings extensive experience as an entrepreneurial leader and director for successful companies. Her background aligns with Williams-Sonoma's commitment to putting people first and investing in worker wellbeing.
Huffington's recent venture, Thrive AI Health, focuses on building a personalized AI health coach. Her expertise in creating innovative businesses and brands that address customer needs is expected to bring significant value to Williams-Sonoma as it enters its next growth phase. The company, known for its digital-first, design-led, and sustainable home retail approach, operates multiple brands including Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn, and West Elm.
Pottery Barn, a Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM) brand, has launched an accessible home furnishings collection in collaboration with Michael Graves Design. The collection features functional and beautiful designs aimed at making homes safer and more accessible for various communities, including those aging in place and individuals with disabilities.
The 'Michael Graves Design for Pottery Barn' collection includes upholstered armchairs and bedroom furnishings with unique enhancements. Key features include integrated armrests on bed frames, nightstands with raised edges and built-in power strips, dressers with grab rails, and armchairs designed for easier entry and exit. The collection is now available on PotteryBarn.com and in select stores.
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM), the world's largest digital-first, design-led and sustainable home retailer, has released its 2023 Impact Report. The report highlights the company's progress towards its sustainability and social impact goals. Key achievements include:
- Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions through increased use of renewable energy
- Adoption of innovative packaging solutions
- Continued investment in Fair Trade Premiums and worker wellbeing programs
- Waste diversion from landfills
- Launch of GreenRow, a new sustainability-focused home furnishings brand
CEO Laura Alber emphasized the company's commitment to innovation and continuous improvement in sustainability efforts, aiming to positively impact the planet while driving sustainable growth.
Pottery Barn, a Williams-Sonoma brand (NYSE: WSM), has launched a 25-piece home furnishings collection inspired by the Netflix series 'Wednesday'. The collection, designed in collaboration with Amazon MGM Studios Consumer Products, features bedding, table linens, decorative accessories, and tabletop items for Halloween decorating, entertaining, and gifting.
Highlights include character-shaped pillows, a Nevermore Academy replica, and lit décor pieces. The collection ranges from $15 to $499 and is available exclusively online at potterybarn.com/Wednesday. Monica Bhargava, Pottery Barn President, emphasized the collection's playful and whimsical nature, staying true to the Wednesday aesthetic with clever design details.
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