# Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

> Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is a San Francisco-based, vertically integrated specialty retailer of premium home furnishings and cookware. From a single 1956 cookware shop in Sonoma, California, it grew into a portfolio of in-house-designed brands - Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, West Elm, Williams Sonoma Home, Rejuvenation, Mark and Graham, and GreenRow - sold through e-commerce, catalogs, retail stores, and a growing B2B business. It is one of the largest digital-first home retailers in the United States, with roughly $7.7-7.9 billion in annual revenue.

- **Founded:** 1956
- **Headquarters:** San Francisco, California, United States
- **Founders:** Charles E. "Chuck" Williams (Founder)
- **Team size:** ~20,000 employees
- **Products:** Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids & Pottery Barn Teen, West Elm, Rejuvenation
- **Notable:** Grew from a single 1956 Sonoma cookware shop into a nine-brand, multi-billion-dollar home retailer., Became a public company on the NYSE in 1983 (ticker WSM)., Built one of the largest digital-first home commerce platforms in the U.S., with e-commerce the majority of revenue.

## Products & services

- **Williams Sonoma** — Premium cookware, kitchen tools, gourmet food, and entertaining essentials - the original brand, founded 1956.
- **Pottery Barn** — Casual home furnishings, furniture, and decor for the whole home.
- **Pottery Barn Kids & Pottery Barn Teen** — Furniture, bedding, and decor designed for children's and teens' rooms.
- **West Elm** — Modern, design-forward furniture and home decor aimed at younger urban buyers.
- **Rejuvenation** — Classic American lighting and house parts with a heritage, craftsmanship focus.
- **Mark and Graham** — Personalized and monogrammed gifts and accessories.
- **Williams Sonoma Home** — Upscale home furnishings and interior design pieces.
- **GreenRow** — Sustainability-focused home brand built around responsibly made furnishings.
- **Williams-Sonoma B2B / The Key Rewards** — Business-to-business contract furnishings and a cross-brand loyalty program.

## Achievements

- Grew from a single 1956 Sonoma cookware shop into a nine-brand, multi-billion-dollar home retailer.
- Became a public company on the NYSE in 1983 (ticker WSM).
- Built one of the largest digital-first home commerce platforms in the U.S., with e-commerce the majority of revenue.
- Repeatedly recognized for sustainability and for leadership under CEO Laura Alber.
- Posted strong fiscal 2025 results across Pottery Barn and West Elm despite tariff and cost pressures.

## Latest updates

- **2026-03** — Reported strong fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2025 results, with West Elm revenue up year over year and the company guiding to mid-to-high single-digit long-term net revenue growth.
- **2025-08** — Beat quarterly expectations across Pottery Barn and West Elm despite tariff headwinds.

## Links

- Website: https://www.williams-sonomainc.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/williams-sonoma-inc-
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/WilliamsSonoma
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/williamssonoma
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/williamssonoma/
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/WilliamsSonoma
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@williamssonoma

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Last updated: 2026-06-01