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- Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM; LSE: 0LXC) designs, manufactures, markets, and sells home furnishings and products for the home through its portfolio of e-commerce websites, direct-mail catalogs, and retail stores. The company operates multiple premium lifestyle brands, including Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, West Elm, Rejuvenation, Mark & Graham, and Williams Sonoma Home, offering core products and services such as kitchen electrics and appliances; cookware and bakeware sets; cutlery and flatware; dinnerware, glassware, and bar accessories; tabletop linens, organization products, and gourmet foods; furniture collections encompassing sofas, beds, dining tables, casegoods, and lighting; rugs, bedding ensembles, pillows, and decorative accessories; and outdoor living items including patio furniture, grills, and garden decor. It serves affluent consumers primarily in the United States, Canada, and select international markets through over 600 retail locations, a robust network of franchised and licensed locations in Asia and the Middle East, and global digital platforms. Founded in 1956 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company has no major parent entity but manages subsidiaries under its brand umbrella. In recent developments, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. expanded its international footprint with new franchise agreements in the Middle East and continued investments in supply chain resilience amid market shifts; it also reported strong fiscal 2025 performance driven by e-commerce growth and brand-specific innovations, such as Pottery Barn's sustainable furniture lines and West Elm's expanded home office offerings, with no significant acquisitions, funding rounds, or name changes announced in the last 1-2 years.