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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 16, 2026
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Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Delaware | | 001-14077 | | 94-2203880 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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3250 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, California | 94109 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (415) 421-7900
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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| Title of each class: | | Trading
Symbol(s): | | Name of each exchange
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| Common Stock, par value $.01 per share | | WSM | | New York Stock Exchange, Inc. |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
On October 16, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Lynn Martin to serve as a director of the Company, effective October 19, 2026.
Ms. Martin will receive the standard compensation available to the Company’s current non-employee directors, which is discussed in the Company’s Proxy Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on May 6, 2026, but on a pro-rated basis for the initial year. The Company will also enter into its standard form of indemnification agreement with Ms. Martin, which agreement is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, as filed with the SEC on September 9, 2011.
A copy of the press release announcing Ms. Martin’s appointment is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. The information in the press release will not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor will it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act.
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| Item 9.01. | | Financial Statements and Exhibits |
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| (d) | | List of Exhibits: |
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| 99.1 | | Press Release dated October 19, 2026, titled Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Announces Appointment of Lynn Martin to Board of Directors |
| 104 | | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| | WILLIAMS-SONOMA, INC. |
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| Date: October 19, 2026 | By: | /s/ Jeffrey E. Howie |
| | Jeffrey E. Howie |
| | Chief Financial Officer |
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PRESS RELEASE | | | CONTACT: |
WILLIAMS-SONOMA, INC. | | | Kendall Coleman |
3250 Van Ness Avenue | | | Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Public Relations |
San Francisco, CA 94109 | | | PR@Williams-SonomaInc.com |
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| | | Jeremy Brooks |
| | | Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Investor Relations |
| | | wsiinvest@WSGC.com |
WILLIAMS-SONOMA, INC. APPOINTS LYNN MARTIN TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
San Francisco, CA, October 19, 2026 – Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM), the world’s largest digital-first, design-led and sustainable home retailer, announced today that Lynn Martin has been appointed to the company’s Board of Directors. As current President of NYSE Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), Martin leads the New York Stock Exchange, the world’s most iconic stock market and premier venue for capital raising. Martin also oversees NYSE’s equities and options exchanges and serves as Chair of ICE Fixed Income & Data Services. Throughout her career, Martin has held senior leadership roles across data, technology, and global financial markets, establishing extensive expertise in innovation, risk management, corporate governance, and highly regulated industries.
“Lynn is an exceptional leader who has built her career at the forefront of technology, data, and the capital markets,” said Laura Alber, President and Chief Executive Officer of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. “Her experience guiding complex, high-performing organizations will be invaluable as we continue to execute our growth strategies and create long-term value for our shareholders.”
Scott Dahnke, Williams-Sonoma, Inc.’s Board Chair, added “Lynn’s experience leading the New York Stock Exchange and understanding of public companies will bring an important perspective to our Board as we continue to support the company’s long-term growth. We look forward to the insight and experience she will bring to Williams-Sonoma, Inc.”
“Williams-Sonoma, Inc. has built one of the most admired portfolios of brands in retail and has set the standard in digital innovation, design, and customer engagement,” said Martin. “I’m proud to join the Board and look forward to working with Laura, the leadership team, and my fellow directors to drive its continued growth and long-term success.”
Prior to her current role, Martin served as President of Fixed Income & Data Services at ICE and President of ICE Data Services. She has also held leadership positions including Chief Operating Officer of ICE Clear U.S., Chief Executive Officer of NYSE Liffe U.S., and Chief Executive Officer of New York Portfolio Clearing. Martin began her career at IBM in its Global Services organization.
ABOUT WILLIAMS-SONOMA, INC.
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company, is the world’s largest digital-first, design-led and sustainable home retailer. The company’s brands — Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, West Elm, Williams Sonoma Home, Rejuvenation, Mark & Graham, GreenRow, and Dormify — represent distinct merchandise strategies that are marketed through e-commerce, direct-mail catalogs, retail stores, and business-to-business. These brands collectively support The Key Rewards, the company's loyalty and credit card program that offers members exclusive benefits. The company operates in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom, and has unaffiliated franchisees that operate stores in Mexico, South Korea, India, and the Philippines.
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