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Pottery Barn, a Williams-Sonoma brand (NYSE: WSM), has launched a new home collaboration with fashion designer Cynthia Rowley. The collection features decorative, tabletop, and entertaining pieces that blend Rowley's feminine and vibrant designs with Pottery Barn's craftsmanship. Key items include a raffia mirror, multi-colored gemstone napkin rings, and floral dinnerware, all incorporating Rowley's artwork featuring trees, jewels, and flowers. The collection, which brings a high-fashion sensibility to home decor, is designed for hosting and entertaining, emphasizing layerable pieces with bold, stylish looks. The exclusive collection is now available online at potterybarn.com.

Williams-Sonoma (NYSE: WSM), the world's largest digital-first and sustainable home retailer, has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.66 per share. The dividend will be paid on August 22, 2025, to stockholders of record as of July 18, 2025. The company operates through multiple brands including Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn, West Elm, and others, with presence across the U.S., Puerto Rico, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom, along with international shipping and franchised operations in various countries.

Pottery Barn Kids, a Williams-Sonoma brand (NYSE: WSM), has announced a collaboration with The Pokémon Company International to launch a new home and accessory collection. The collection features popular Pokémon characters like Pikachu, Jigglypuff, and Eevee on bedding, backpacks, lunch bags, accessories, and décor. This partnership aims to leverage Pokémon's cross-generational appeal, targeting both parents who grew up with the franchise since its 1996 debut and their children. The collection focuses on premium, design-forward pieces for kids' bedrooms and playrooms, combining Pottery Barn Kids' quality craftsmanship with Pokémon's beloved characters.

Benjamin Moore, a leading paint and coatings company, has announced a multi-year partnership with Williams-Sonoma Inc.'s (NYSE: WSM) portfolio brands including Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Teen, Pottery Barn Kids, West Elm, and Rejuvenation. The collaboration will focus on creating curated color palettes matching seasonal furniture and décor, developing in-store experiences, and producing branded digital content. Design Crew teams across Williams-Sonoma retail locations will be equipped with Benjamin Moore design and color tools for consultations. The partnership brings together Benjamin Moore's expertise in premium paints with Williams-Sonoma's position as the world's largest digital-first, design-led home retailer, aiming to provide comprehensive design solutions for both professional and consumer customers.

Affirm (AFRM) has expanded its partnership with Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM) into Canada, building upon their successful U.S. collaboration. The expansion allows Canadian consumers to use Affirm's pay-over-time options across Williams-Sonoma's family of brands, including Williams Sonoma, West Elm, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Teen, Pottery Barn Kids, and Mark & Graham.

Approved Canadian shoppers can now split their purchases into monthly payments through a simple process involving a quick eligibility check at checkout. Affirm emphasizes that customers will never face late or hidden fees. The company joins other major retailers in Canada offering Affirm's payment solutions, including Amazon, Apple, Samsung, and Brown's Shoes.

Williams-Sonoma (NYSE: WSM) has announced the acquisition of Dormify's intellectual property, a specialized online retailer focused on dorm and small-space solutions for college students and young adults. The strategic move aims to expand WSM's market presence in the collegiate demographic segment.

The acquisition aligns with Williams-Sonoma's strategy of building and acquiring brands that serve customers throughout different life stages. The company plans to leverage its operational capabilities, design expertise, digital infrastructure, and customer service to accelerate Dormify's growth. The relaunch of Dormify is scheduled for 2026.

Williams-Sonoma (NYSE: WSM) reported strong Q1 2025 results with comparable brand revenue growth of 3.4% and an operating margin of 16.8%. The company achieved diluted EPS of $1.85, representing 8.8% growth excluding prior year adjustments. All brands showed positive comparable sales growth. The company maintained strong liquidity of $1.0 billion in cash and returned $165 million to stockholders through $90 million in stock repurchases and $75 million in dividends. For fiscal 2025, Williams-Sonoma reiterated its guidance expecting annual net revenues between -1.5% to +1.5%, with comps ranging from flat to +3.0%, and an operating margin between 17.4% to 17.8%. The company's inventory position increased 10.3% to $1.3 billion, including strategic early receipts to mitigate potential tariff impacts.

Williams-Sonoma (NYSE: WSM) announced the upcoming launch of its Pottery Barn brand in the United Kingdom during Autumn 2025. The expansion will introduce a UK-specific website offering curated furniture, bedding, lighting, and decorative accessories. The launch will include Pottery Barn's complimentary design services for personalized interior styling assistance, available both at home and online.

According to CEO Laura Alber, this expansion aligns with the company's long-term growth strategy, targeting markets with meaningful opportunities. Pottery Barn President Monica Bhargava emphasized that the UK offering will focus on thoughtfully designed pieces suitable for various living spaces, from small flats to family homes.

Williams-Sonoma (NYSE: WSM) has scheduled its first quarter 2025 financial results announcement for Thursday, May 22nd, 2025, before market opening. The company will host a conference call at 10:00 AM Eastern Time, accessible via their investor relations website. A replay will be available from 12:00 PM ET the same day.

Williams-Sonoma is the world's largest digital-first, design-led and sustainable home retailer, operating multiple brands including Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn, West Elm, and others. The company maintains operations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom, with franchised stores in various international markets.