Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:WSM) announced today that it will release its 2011 Holiday Sales results on Thursday, January 12, 2012, prior to market open. The Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Holiday Sales period covers the 8-weeks ended December 25, 2011. There will not be a conference call following this release.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is a specialty retailer of high-quality products for the home. These products representing seven distinct merchandise strategies - Williams-Sonoma (cookware and wedding registry), Pottery Barn (furniture and bridal registry), Pottery Barn Kids (kid's furniture and baby registry), PBteen (girls' bedding and boys' bedding), West Elm (modern furniture and room decor), Williams-Sonoma Home (luxury furniture and decorative accessories) and Rejuvenation Inc. (lighting and hardware) - are marketed through 592 stores, seven direct mail catalogs and six e-commerce websites.

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Sharon L. McCollam, 415-616-8775
Executive Vice President, COO and CFO
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Stephen C. Nelson, 415-616-8754
Vice President, Investor Relations
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Meryl L. Schreibstein, 415-616-8332
Investor Relations Administration