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10About Williams-Sonoma
Williams-Sonoma is a specialty retailer of high-quality products for the home. These products, representing eight distinct merchandise strategies – Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, West Elm, PBteen, Williams Sonoma Home, Rejuvenation, and Mark and Graham – are marketed through e-commerce websites, direct mail catalogs and retail stores. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. currently operates in the United States, Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom, offers international shipping to customers worldwide, and has unaffiliated franchises that operate stores in the Middle East, the Philippines and South Korea, and stores and e-commerce websites in Mexico.

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Latest Williams-Sonoma News
Jan 19, 2023
Back to video SAN FRANCISCO — Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen, portfolio brands of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM), the world’s largest digital-first, design-led and sustainable home retailer, announced today a partnership with renowned fashion and lifestyle brand, LoveShackFancy. The collaboration is LoveShackFancy’s first and only home furnishings design partnership in the children’s and teen’s market, thoughtfully pairing LoveShackFancy’s signature floral and romantic aesthetic with the industry-leading safety, sustainability and craftsmanship of the Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen brands. The collections are now available to shop exclusively at Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen. Financial Post Top Stories Sign up to receive the daily top stories from the Financial Post, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. Email Address Sign Up By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. 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Please try again Article content “Collaborating with LoveShackFancy to bring their signature aesthetic of delicate florals and romantic details into baby, kids and teen rooms has been a true pleasure,” said Jennifer Kellor, President, Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen. “The collection we’ve designed together is the culmination of our teams partnering to reimagine the spirit and style of LoveShackFancy into new product categories.” Enchanting prints for the collection of textiles, backpacks, lunch bags, and Easter baskets were inspired by iconic LoveShackFancy designs. Featuring intricate detail, each piece within the collection gives kids and teens the opportunity to create a dream-like space that is elegant and fun. “We are beyond excited to finally complete this dream collaboration with Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen to expand our whimsical prints into new products. We’ve chosen our favorite florals to adorn their elevated furniture so that teens and children are able to bring a piece of the LoveShackFancy spirit into their homes,” said Rebecca Hessel Cohen, Founder and Creative Director of LoveShackFancy. To learn more about the collection, visit www.potterybarnkids.com/loveshackfancy and www.potterybarnteen.com/loveshackfancy . Join the conversation on social media with @potterybarnkids, @potterybarnteen, and @loveshackfancy. ABOUT POTTERY BARN KIDS Introduced in 1999, Pottery Barn Kids offers exclusive home furnishings available online and in stores globally to create kid-friendly, eco-conscious, stylish, and innovative spaces. Pottery Barn Kids’ mission is to bring the utmost in quality design, sustainability, and safety into every family’s home. Products are rigorously tested to meet the highest child safety standards and are expertly crafted from the best materials to last beyond the childhood years. Pottery Barn Kids is a member of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:WSM) and participates in The Key Rewards, a free-to-join loyalty program that offers members exclusive benefits across the family of brands. Advertisement 3 Article content ABOUT POTTERY BARN TEEN Introduced in 2003, Pottery Barn Teen offers home furnishings and solutions to create spaces that reflect who teens are and how they live. Available online and in stores globally, Pottery Barn Teen brings the best in quality design with a focus on eco-friendly and sustainable materials that have a low impact on the environment. Pottery Barn Dorm, launched in 2010, is Pottery Barn Teen’s offering of dorm furniture and essentials with the same quality and commitment to style. Pottery Barn Teen is a member of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:WSM) and participates in The Key Rewards, a free-to-join loyalty program that offers members exclusive benefits across the family of brands. ABOUT LOVESHACKFANCY LoveShackFancy is inspired by vintage finds; the collection is rich in detail, flattering silhouettes, soft hues, and intricate lace, with an emphasis on whimsical hand-dyed fabrics and enchanting vintage-inspired romantic floral prints. The brand originated from Rebecca Hessel Cohen’s desire to design the perfect bridesmaid dress for her own ethereal summer wedding at her family home in Bridgehampton. From an initial collection of hand-dyed silk dresses, LoveShackFancy quickly gained a dedicated following for its romantic pieces that whisper of dream escapes and special moments. Sellout collaborations include Hurley, Bogner, American Girl and Bandier. While the brand is stocked at notable wholesale accounts such as Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Harrods and Selfridges, plus select online retailers Net-A-Porter and Revolve. LoveShackFancy received the WWD Award for The Best Performing Fashion Company, and Rebecca has been profiled and featured on the cover of the New York Times Style section. LoveShackFancy currently has 16 boutiques across the U.S., including 11 of which have opened doors since 2020. The stores are located in Manhattan’s West Village and Upper East Side NY, Sag Harbor, NY, Southampton, NY, Palm Beach, FL, Miami, FL, Greenwich, CT, Charleston, SC, West Hollywood, CA and Newport Beach, CA, Dallas, TX, Austin, TX, Houston TX, Nashville, TN, Scottsdale, AZ, and London, UK. WSM PR Contacts
Williams-Sonoma Investments
1 Investments
Williams-Sonoma has made 1 investments. Their latest investment was in Della.com as part of their Unattributed VC - II on September 9, 1999.

Williams-Sonoma Investments Activity

Date | Round | Company | Amount | New? | Co-Investors | Sources |
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9/13/1999 | Unattributed VC - II | Della.com | $45M | Yes |
Date | 9/13/1999 |
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Round | Unattributed VC - II |
Company | Della.com |
Amount | $45M |
New? | Yes |
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Williams-Sonoma Portfolio Exits
1 Portfolio Exit
Williams-Sonoma has 1 portfolio exit. Their latest portfolio exit was Della.com on April 19, 2000.
Date | Exit | Companies | Valuation Valuations are submitted by companies, mined from state filings or news, provided by VentureSource, or based on a comparables valuation model. | Acquirer | Sources |
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4/19/2000 | Acquired |
Date | 4/19/2000 |
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Exit | Acquired |
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Williams-Sonoma Acquisitions
2 Acquisitions
Williams-Sonoma acquired 2 companies. Their latest acquisition was Outward on November 16, 2017.
Date | Investment Stage | Companies | Valuation Valuations are submitted by companies, mined from state filings or news, provided by VentureSource, or based on a comparables valuation model. | Total Funding | Note | Sources |
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11/16/2017 | Series B | $11.51M | Acquired | 3 | ||
Date | 11/16/2017 | |
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Investment Stage | Series B | |
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Total Funding | $11.51M | |
Note | Acquired | |
Sources | 3 |
Williams-Sonoma Partners & Customers
10 Partners and customers
Williams-Sonoma has 10 strategic partners and customers. Williams-Sonoma recently partnered with Tappan on November 11, 2022.
Date | Type | Business Partner | Country | News Snippet | Sources |
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11/11/2022 | Partner | United States | WILLIAMS SONOMA HOME PARTNERS WITH TAPPAN COLLECTIVE TO INTRODUCE FINE ART COLLECTION Williams Sonoma Home , a portfolio brand of Williams-Sonoma , Inc. , the world 's largest digital-first , design-led and sustainable home retailer , announced today , the launch of a new online fine art gallery in partnership with Los Angeles-based art curation brand , Tappan Collective . | 1 | |
11/9/2022 | Partner | WILLIAMS SONOMA LAUNCHES NEW COLLABORATION WITH MORRIS & CO. For the debut collection of the new collaboration , the Morris team partnered with Williams Sonoma x Morris & Co. to create products that uphold William Morris ' legacy through newly designed dinnerware , serveware , housewares , and linens . | 1 | ||
10/21/2022 | Supplier | United States | 1 | ||
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Date | 11/11/2022 | 11/9/2022 | 10/21/2022 | 9/30/2022 | 8/1/2022 |
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News Snippet | WILLIAMS SONOMA HOME PARTNERS WITH TAPPAN COLLECTIVE TO INTRODUCE FINE ART COLLECTION Williams Sonoma Home , a portfolio brand of Williams-Sonoma , Inc. , the world 's largest digital-first , design-led and sustainable home retailer , announced today , the launch of a new online fine art gallery in partnership with Los Angeles-based art curation brand , Tappan Collective . | WILLIAMS SONOMA LAUNCHES NEW COLLABORATION WITH MORRIS & CO. For the debut collection of the new collaboration , the Morris team partnered with Williams Sonoma x Morris & Co. to create products that uphold William Morris ' legacy through newly designed dinnerware , serveware , housewares , and linens . | |||
Sources | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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