Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Announces Release Date for Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2008 Earnings: Thursday, August 28, 2008

2008-08-20 23:35:04 -

- Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:WSM) announced today that it will release its second quarter fiscal year 2008 earnings on Thursday, August 28, 2008, prior to market open. Following the release via the wire services, the Company will host a conference call beginning at 10:00 AM Eastern Time which can be accessed via live webcast at www.williams-sonomainc.com/webcast. Please make sure you have

Microsoft's Windows Media Player installed on your computer. Following the call, a replay of the webcast will be available at www.williams-sonomainc.com/webcast beginning at 1:00 PM Eastern Time on Thursday, August 28, 2008.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is a nationwide specialty retailer of high quality products for the home. These products, representing six distinct merchandise strategies - Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, PBteen, West Elm and Williams-Sonoma Home - are marketed through 613 stores, seven direct mail catalogs and six e-commerce websites.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
Sharon L. McCollam, 415-616-8775
Executive Vice President, COO and CFO
Stephen C. Nelson, 415-616-8754
Director, Investor Relations
Investor Relations Administration, 415-616-8332