Home Textiles Today - January 17, 2005

New York — Williams-Sonoma's objective is to own the home category through multi-channel, multi-faceted retailing that continues to recognize opportunities in its core brands, as well as its newer retail ventures such as PBTeen, Hold Everything, West Elm and Williams-Sonoma Home. Company executives discussed Williams-Sonoma's brands, current performance and goals for the near ...

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