Business
Retail: The company credits cost cutting and strong merchandise.
Feb. 26, 2002
Williams-Sonoma in Closet Deal: Williams-Sonoma Inc., the San Francisco-based retailer of kitchenware and specialty home and garden products, agreed in principle to acquire California Closet Co. in Woodland Hills.
April 14, 1990
Williams-Sonoma Inc. shares fell almost 10% on concern that September same-store sales are slowing at the retailer’s Williams-Sonoma and Pottery Barn stores.
Sept. 23, 1997
Despite gains, the firm taps a telecom exec to succeed Dale Hilpert. Its stock tumbles.
Jan. 10, 2003
Williams-Sonoma Inc. is suing Amazon.com Inc. in a challenge to the e-commerce giant’s private-label push that started with batteries, baby wipes and phone chargers and has expanded to include clothing, toys and high-end furniture.
Dec. 18, 2018
Shares of Williams-Sonoma Inc. fell 5.6% following the resignation of President and Chief Operating Officer Gary Friedman on Thursday night after 13 years at the home furnishings and cookware retailer.
March 17, 2001
Earnings jump 55% as retailers that market to higher-income consumers -- ready to buy big items for their homes -- prosper.
Aug. 26, 2004
Williams-Sonoma Inc., the owner of kitchenware stores and the Pottery Barn home decor retail chain, has hired Goldman Sachs to explore strategic options, which could include the sale of the company, people familiar with the matter said Tuesday.
Jan. 24, 2007
Williams-Sonoma Inc. has named Kent C. Larson president and chief operating officer.
June 28, 1988
* Williams-Sonoma Inc., the upscale home-and-garden merchandiser, announced the resignations of Kent Larson, president and chief operating officer, and Glen Senk, senior vice president and general merchandising manager.
Jan. 9, 1993