Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

Save the date and join us for a special panel event featuring five of our Hispanic/Latinx associates. They will discuss how they built successful careers at Williams-Sonoma, Inc., and we'll also share details of our Internship Program. https://lnkd.in/gA2ZRReA

Seet Kamal is the 2024 WSI Good By Design Changemaker Award Vendor Winner! This award recognizes WSI vendors that go above and beyond to serve their workforce and community through social or environmental impact programs. Seet Kamal's inspiring Katran project upcycles shredded cotton fabric waste into handmade, biodegradable products while using zero plastic in packaging. Their commitment to sustainability extends beyond materials—they've cut carbon emissions by 50%, reduced purchased electricity by 64% through solar energy, and recycle 100% of their water.  With 90% of their workforce consisting of local women, Seet Kamal is empowering 150 women from nearby villages, creating meaningful employment and improving community wellbeing. We're proud to honor their incredible impact on both people and the planet!  #Sustainability #ChangemakerAwards #GoodByDesign  

Congratulations to our India QA Team, winners of the 2024 Good By Design Changemaker Associate Award! This award recognizes WSI associates who go above and beyond to serve their workforce and community through social or environmental impact programs. Their "GO / GROW Green" initiative is driving impactful sustainability transformations across our business, including using 100% recycled FSC-certified paper packaging, GRS-certified PCR polybags, and GREENGUARD Gold Certified materials. Their efforts extend beyond environmental impact, promoting women's empowerment in furniture factories and implementing meaningful change across the organization.  Thank you for your inspiring leadership! #Sustainability #GoodByDesign #ChangemakerAward #Impact #Innovation #WSI

Each year, on his birthday, October 2nd, we remember and honor our founder, Chuck Williams.   Chuck's love for great food and hospitality and his appreciation for quality cookware inspired him to bring new products to American kitchens and revolutionize the culinary world. His enduring passion for innovating, improving, and delighting our customers is the foundation of our culture, and his legacy lives on with us in everything we do as we share the joy of cooking and entertaining in our homes.   Read more about Chuck's favorite French recipe classics and his love for French cuisine: https://lnkd.in/gE4TbZ7X

Mark & Graham recently announced the expansion of the brand’s popular Monogram Wedding Shop™. Originally designed to be the premier destination for wedding gifts, The Monogram Wedding Shop’s™ expansion provides new gifting options and products designed for bridesmaid and groomsmen gifts, bachelorette parties, honeymoons, and wedding décor. It offers a curated site shopping experience, with dedicated content and site capabilities to help couples personalize their celebrations, gifts, and décor. Utilizing Mark & Graham’s innovative personalization preview technology, customers can quickly and easily create and visualize bridal shower, bachelorette party and wedding attendee gifts by selecting fonts, colors and custom phrases, names or monograms. New monogramming capabilities also provide customers the opportunity to create bespoke crests and vintage-inspired embroidery, resulting in heirloom-quality pieces. “Adding a name or monogram is the ultimate way to elevate a gift or personalize a party,” said Kate Lesher, Senior Vice President of Mark & Graham. “By expanding our Monogram Wedding Shop™, we are providing even more opportunities for brides, grooms, wedding planners and attendees to add a thoughtful detail to any wedding celebration.” For more information, please visit: markandgraham.com/wedding.

We are proud that Williams-Sonoma, Inc. has been named as the top retailer on TIME Magazine’s 2024 list of America’s Best Mid-Sized Companies. The inaugural list features 500 top-performing, midsize companies with revenue between $100 million and $10 billion that are leading the way for American business. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. ranked as the 17th company overall on the 2024 list out of the 500 companies that were included. Companies featured on the list were evaluated based on positive revenue growth, employee satisfaction, and sustainability transparency. “We are honored to be named by TIME as one of America’s Best Mid-Sized Companies,” said Laura Alber, President and CEO of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. “This recognition acknowledges that Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is a people-first organization that is committed to driving growth and returning value to our shareholders.” https://lnkd.in/gidJ-q5m

We are proud to share our 2023 Impact Report, which highlights progress towards achieving industry-leading sustainability goals. The initiatives we have implemented, including the adoption of renewal energy, packaging innovation, worker wellbeing, and landfill waste diversion, reflect our ongoing commitment to positively impacting our planet as we drive sustainable growth. The journey continues, and together, we make progress with each step. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gMtsR5cB 

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. announced today that Arianna Huffington has been appointed to its Board of Directors. Laura Alber, President and Chief Executive Officer and Scott Dahnke, Board Chair both expressed their excitement about Arianna joining the board and the value she will add given her passion for creating brands, her experience as an entrepreneurial leader running multiple successful businesses, and her passion for human centered wellbeing and productivity with her current venture at Thrive Global. Read the press release here: https://lnkd.in/gSxpMjic

Pottery Barn recently announced the launch of a new home furnishings collaboration inspired by the critically acclaimed television series, Wednesday, produced by MGM Television for Netflix, and designed in collaboration with Amazon MGM Studios Consumer Products. The extensive collection of bedding, table linens, decorative accessories, and tabletop items inspired by the hit show and designed for Halloween decorating, entertaining, and gifting is now available at Pottery Barn. The series follows Wednesday Addams­­­­­­­­­ and her adventures at Nevermore Academy as she uncovers a decades-long mystery. Scenes and quotes from the show are artfully depicted throughout the exclusive collection, on the cotton sheet set, appetizer plates, mugs, tea towels, tablecloth, pillows, and throws. Standouts from the collection include character shaped pillows and decor. “Designing a collection of home furnishings inspired by the popular series Wednesday just in time for Halloween has been such a great experience,” said Monica Bhargava, Pottery Barn President. “The collection is playful and whimsical and true to the Wednesday aesthetic with clever design details that bring the spirit of the show into the home and entertaining space.” The Wednesday for Pottery Barn collection ranges from $15 - $499 and is available to shop exclusively online at potterybarn.com/Wednesday

We are proud to announce the 2024 recipient of Williams-Sonoma, Inc.’s most prestigious honor, The Howard Lester Award of Excellence. Howard’s Rules are the guiding principles of our culture, and each year, the award is presented to the outstanding associate who brings them to life every day.   This year, we honor our EVP, Distribution Operations, Mark Aliperti. Mark puts the customer at the heart of his leadership and decision-making. He constantly questions how we can be better as individuals, as a team, and as a company, focusing on what can be. He embodies Howard’s Rules with humility and a relentless focus on our goals and customer service culture, and we celebrate his success. Congratulations, Mark!