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Williams-Sonoma Inc. (WSM) is in the Retail Industry
- Revenue
- Feb 03 2008
- $3.9B
- Profit
- Feb 03 2008
- $195.7M
- Market Cap
- Oct 06 2008
- $1.5B
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Investors push Dillard family to surrender controlĀ -- Amid recent economic struggles, Dillard's investors asked the Dillard family to give up control of the suffering company on Sept. 25. Officials from the Barington Capital Group and the Clinton Capital group penned a letter to Dillard's board asking that a premium be...
Williams-Sonoma Sells Its Jet, Leases Another
According to its 10-Q filed with the SEC on Sept. 12, in the second quarter ended August 3, Williams-Sonoma took advantage of a bustling corporate aircraft market and sold its Bombardier Global Express airplane for approximately $47 million in cash, resulting in a pre-tax gain of about $16 million. How...
Williams-Sonoma Dumps Company Jet for $47 Million
According to its 10-Q filed with the SEC on Sept. 12, in the second quarter ended August 3, Williams-Sonoma took advantage of a bustling corporate aircraft market and sold its Bombardier Global Express airplane for approximately $47 million in cash, resulting in a pre-tax gain of about $16 million. How...
A Tale of Four Earnings Reports: Men's Warehouse, Sears Holdings, Tiffany?s and Williams Sonoma
Greg Feirman submits: On Thursday, four prominent retailers released earnings reports that show that U.S. consumer spending is clearly in a recession: Men’s Warehouse MW - “You’re gonna like the way you look. I guarantee it!” - reported a 7.8% decrease in same store sales at the 572...
Williams-Sonoma F2Q08 (Qtr End 8/3/08) Earnings Call Transcript
Question-and-Answer Session Operator Operator Instructions We will take our first question from Matt Nemer with Thomas Weisel Partners. Matt Nemer - Thomas Weisel Partners Good morning, everyone. My first question is if you could just talk to your brand positioning and merchandising if this malaise that we are...
Pick the Next Dead Retail Spin-Off
Gap announced Tuesday that it plans to close some GapKids, babyGap, and GapBody stores, consolidating its brands into larger Gap stores in an effort to use real estate more cost-effectively. by Lisa Everitt
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. to Present at the William Blair & Company's 28th Annual Growth Stock Conference
SAN FRANCISCO -- Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:WSM) announced today that senior management will be presenting at the William Blair & Company's 28th Annual Growth Stock Conference.
Williams-Sonoma F1Q08 (Qtr End 5/4/08) Earnings Call Transcript
Question-and-Answer Session Operator Operator Instructions We will go first to Colin McGranahan with Bernstein. Colin McGranahan - Sanford Bernstein Good morning. I was hoping you could talk a little bit more specifically about some of the cost reduction and expense management initiatives -- you know, what drove the little...
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2008 Results
First Quarter Net Revenues Decrease 4.2% to $781.8 Million
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Announces Release Date for First Quarter Fiscal Year 2008 Earnings: Wednesday, June 4, 2008
SAN FRANCISCO -- Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:WSM) announced today that it will release its first quarter fiscal year 2008 earnings on Wednesday, June 4, 2008, prior to market open. Following the release via the wire services, the Company will host a conference call beginning at 10:00 AM Eastern Time which can...
Williams-Sonoma 4Q profit rises 2.9%.(Financial report)
By Larry Thomas By Larry Thomas
Williams-Sonoma F4Q07 (Qtr End 2/3/08) Earnings Call Transcript
Question-and-Answer Session Operator Operator Instructions We’ll take our first question from Lauren Levitan from Cowen and Company. Go ahead, please. Lauren Levitan - Cowen and Company Thank you. Good morning. I’m hoping that all of you could provide us with a little bit more color on how...
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend By 4.3%
SAN FRANCISCO -- Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:WSM) today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a 4.3% increase in the company's quarterly cash dividend.
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Provides Financial Guidance for Fiscal Year 2008
SAN FRANCISCO -- Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:WSM) today announced financial guidance for fiscal year 2008, the 52 weeks ending February 1, 2009, with comparisons to fiscal year 2007, a 53-week year ended February 3, 2008.
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Reports 14-Week Fourth Quarter and 53-Week Fiscal Year 2007 Results
Fourth Quarter Net Revenues Increase 3.4% to $1.374 Billion on a 14-Week to 14-Week Basis
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Announces Release Date for Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2007 Earnings and Fiscal Year 2008 Earnings Guidance: Thursday, March 27, 2008
SAN FRANCISCO -- Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:WSM) announced today that it will release its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2007 earnings and fiscal year 2008 earnings guidance on Thursday, March 27, 2008, prior to market open. Following the release via the wire services, the Company will host a conference call beginning...
Williams Sonoma
Williams Sonoma Milk Chocolate Malt Balls contain crispy, all natural malt centers covered in a premium milk chocolate coating, each with a different color. This kosher certified product makes the perfect Easter treat and is retailed in a 7.5-oz. pack.
Research and Markets: New Report Examines and Analyzes Activities at US Retail Chain Williams-Sonoma
DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c82338) has announced the addition of Analysis of Williams-Sonoma to their offering.
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Authorizes Additional $150 Million Stock Repurchase Program
SAN FRANCISCO -- Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:WSM) today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of an additional $150 million of the company's common stock.
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Announces a 4.4% Increase in 2007 Holiday Sales For the 9-Week Period Ended December 30, 2007 Versus the 9-Week Period Ended December 31, 2006
SAN FRANCISCO -- Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:WSM) today announced that net revenues for the 9-week holiday period ended December 30, 2007 increased 4.4% to $1.021 billion versus the comparable 9-week holiday period ended December 31, 2006, including a comparable store sales decrease of 0.4%.
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- Incorporated: 1973
- CEO: Mr. W. Howard Lester
Williams-Sonoma is a retailer of products for the home. Co.'s retail segment sells its products through its five retail store concepts: Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, West Elm and Williams-Sonoma Home. Co.'s direct-to-customer segment sells similar products through its seven direct-mail catalogs: Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Bed and Bath, PBteen, West Elm and Williams-Sonoma Home, as well as through six e-commerce websites: williams-sonoma.com, potterybarn.com, potterybarnkids.com, pbteen.com, westelm.com and wshome.com. As of Feb 3 2008, Co. operated 600 retail stores, located in 44 states, Washington, D.C. and Canada.
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Williams-Sonoma Inc. Company Info
Board of Directors
Mr. W. Howard Lester
Chairman
Dr. David B. Zenoff Ph.D.
Sanjiv Ahuja
Mr. Charles E. Williams
Director Emeritus
Mr. Adrian D.P. Bellamy
Mr. Patrick J. Connolly
Mr. Adrian T. Dillon
Mr. Anthony A. Greener
Mr. Ted W. Hall
Mr. Michael R. Lynch
Mr. Richard T. Robertson
Contact Information
3250 Van Ness Avenue
San Francisco, CA
http://www.williams-sonoma.com
415 421-7900
NAICS Code
All Other Home Furnishings Stores: 442299Brought to you by IBM
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