Williams-Sonoma made strides in the second quarter with comparable sales at West Elm and Pottery Barn identified as particular drivers.
Strong sales growth at West Elm was a key driver in the first quarter for Williams Sonoma, which reported a company-wide revenue boost for the period ended May 5.
Williams Sonoma’s retail brands outpaced expectations and powered through a strong fourth quarter and fiscal year.
West Elm is partnering with Rent the Runway, an online clothing rental company, to provide bundles of hand-selected textiles.
Williams-Sonoma has filed a lawsuit against Amazon.com that claims patent- and trademark-infringement regarding alleged infringement of Williams-Sonoma intellectual property and unauthorized use of the company’s trademarks.
Williams-Sonoma has formed a partnership with Reliance Brands Ltd., a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Ltd., to bring Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids and West Elm to India through a franchise agreement.
In a third quarter when e-commerce sales gave the company a boost, Williams Sonoma delivered solid results with an increase in net earnings and revenues.
Williams-Sonoma has launched a cross-brand registry program called The One Registry Collective. It will allow gift registrants to build a registry that includes items from Williams Sonoma, West Elm, Pottery Barn and Pottery Barn Kids all in one place.
Pottery Barn Kids is expanding into the United Kingdom both online and in-store.
Williams Sonoma has launched Design Crew Room Planner, a photo-realistic space planning tool that will be available across the company’s family of brands starting with Pottery Barn, West Elm and Williams Sonoma Home.
Williams-Sonoma is planning two national hiring events, slated to take place on Friday, September 14, and Thursday, September 27, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. local time at all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. branded stores and care centers across the U.S. and Canada.
Second quarter company-wide net revenue at Williams Sonoma was up 6.1% as sales growth at West Elm and Pottery Barn Kids and Teen were key drivers.
Williams-Sonoma advanced in-store and online sales in its first quarter, with comp growth across its retail brand portfolio.
West Elm and Pottery Barn Kids have teamed to launch an exclusive collection of nursery furnishings and home décor.
West Elm recently opened its third United Kingdom location in Westfield London.
West Elm is building upon its Local program with Local Experiences, expanding the company’s commitment to investing in creative communities and local economies.
Williams-Sonoma generated strong fourth quarter sales, with comps rising across its retail brands, highlighted by West Elm’s performance.
Williams-Sonoma has launched four new e-commerce sites for Canadian consumers.
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission, West Elm has announced a voluntary recall of certain industrial task table lamps due to the risk of electric shock.
West Elm’s strong comps highlighted a positive third quarter performance for Williams-Sonoma. The company also plans to acquire Outward, a home decor oriented augmented reality technology platform.