News on Williams-Sonoma Inc.

Williams-Sonoma says longtime CEO Lester to retire

2010-02-22T14:31:32Z

<div id="subtitle">Kitchenware retailer Williams-Sonoma says CEO Howard Lester to retire after 31 years</div><div><p>Williams-Sonoma said Tuesday that its longtime chief, Howard Lester, will retire from the posts of CEO and chairman after 31 years.</p><p>After his retirement in May, Le...

Did the Window Treatments Recall Affect Your Blinds?

2010-02-23T00:15:45Z

Author: Seth Hassell

Once again the safety of window treatments has been called into question. With major retailers like Wal-Mart, JCPenny, and Pottery Barn participating in the recall, many Americans are inspecting their blinds to see if their blinds pose a safety hazard to their children. If you are among the millions of concerne...

Williams-Sonoma profit beats; FY view raised

2010-02-24T03:23:47Z

<div><p>NEW YORK (Reuters) - Williams-Sonoma Inc &lt;WSM.N&gt; &lt;WSM.N&gt; posted a higher-than-expected quarterly profit and raised its full-year outlook on Thursday as the home-goods retailer's cost-cutting and merchandising efforts bore fruit.</p><p&gt...

RACHEL RAY signs copies of her new book "Book Of 10"

2009-11-06T11:46:52Z

RACHEL RAY signs copies of her new book "Book Of 10" Williams Sonoma, New York City 11-05-2009 Photo bY Ken Babolcsay-Ipol-Globe Photos, Inc. 2009

Pottery Barn Kids Recalls Roman Shades

2010-02-25T15:08:19Z

<div><p> Pottery Barn Kids is recalling about 85,000 sets of Roman shades. Strangulations can occur when a child places his neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around her neck. </p><p>There have been six reports of children becoming entangled in the exposed inner cord on the b...

Six companies recall blinds, shades after deaths

2010-02-25T15:31:41Z

<div id="subtitle">CPSC says 6 companies recalling blinds, shades after deaths of 3 children</div><div><p>Six companies are recalling millions of window blinds and shades, following the deaths of three children who got caught in cords that help the coverings move up and down.</p><p>The recalls, announced Wednesday by the Williams-Sonoma profit drops on charges; raises outlook, citing improved sales trend</div><div><p>Williams-Sonoma Inc. said Wednesday that its profit tumbled in the second quarter on charges related to underperforming stores and lower sales.</p><p>Still, the home decor retailer's adjusted results beat analysts' estimates an...

Williams-Sonoma ups full-year adj. profit outlook

2010-02-25T15:39:57Z

<div id="subtitle">Williams-Sonoma raises full-year, third-quarter adjusted earnings forecasts</div><div><p>Williams-Sonoma Inc. raised its full-year and third-quarter adjusted profit outlooks Wednesday after its second-quarter adjusted results topped Wall Street's expectations.</p><p>The ...

Williams-Sonoma posts surprise profit; ups FY view

2010-02-25T15:41:46Z

<div><p>BANGALORE (Reuters) - Williams-Sonoma Inc &lt;WSM.N&gt; reported a surprise profit on Wednesday as the upscale home furnishings chain's cost-cutting efforts bore fruit.</p><p>The operator of Williams-Sonoma cookware stores and Potte...

6 quick tips for a greener bathroom

2010-03-03T07:43:59Z

<div><p> <strong>Tip 1: Use Safe Cleaners</strong><br /> "If you're going to green your bathroom, don't cancel everything out by using harsh chemicals to clean it," says Venolia. Conventional cleaners often contain strong artificial fragrances and ammonia, a highly volatile chemical that can irritate your eyes and lungs and cause skin rashes. To keep harmful chemicals from polluting your indoor air-and contaminating water o...

'IRRATIONAL PESSIMISM'

2010-03-03T10:11:56Z

<div><h1> 'IRRATIONAL PESSIMISM' </h1><p>With consumer spending down, shares of retailers and clothing makers have been clobbered. On Mar. 24, Williams-Sonoma announced that fourth-quarter profit sank 90%. That followed news from Tiffany that fourth-quarter earnings fell 76%. "Consumer discretionary stocks have sold off as much as financials," says Williams-Sonoma 4th-quarter profit falls 90 pct on drop in revenue, costs to close stores</div><div><p>Williams-Sonoma says its fourth-quarter profit fell 90 percent as it closed underperforming stores and laid off workers amid the recession.</p><p>The San Francisco-...

Jennifer Garner

2009-04-22T06:30:06Z

Jennifer Garner and daughter Violet Affleck leave Williams Sonoma with a bag of shopping Santa Monica, California - 26.02.09

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Williams-Sonoma to slash jobs, close support sites

2010-03-02T18:57:43Z

<div id="subtitle">Williams-Sonoma to slash jobs, close call center, distribution facilities to save $75 million</div><div><p>Williams-Sonoma Inc. says it is cutting 1,400 positions and closing two support centers to cope with slowing sales in the tough economy.</p><p>The high-end kitchen and home company said Wednesday that it will make the ...

kate beckinsale

2009-04-22T21:25:00Z

Kate Beckinsale shopping at Pottery Barn in Santa Monica during a rain storm wearing Converse trainers Los Angeles, California - 17.12.08

Copyright 2008 Pottery Barn is recalling about 30,000 wooden hammock stands. When used outdoors, the wood in the hammock stand can deteriorate over time and break, posing a risk of falls and lacerations to consumers. </p><p>Pottery Barn has received 12 reports of injuries requiring medical attention, including lacerations, neck and back pain, bruising, and one incident i...