Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:WSM) Files An 8-K Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
Item5.02.
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Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors, Appointment of |
Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain
Officers
On June5, 2017, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (the Company) announced
that Jim Brett, President of the West Elm brand, is resigning
from the Company effective immediately. The Company also
announced that Alex Bellos, the head of the companys Rejuvenation
and Mark and Graham brands, is succeeding Mr.Brett as President
of the West Elm brand.
A copy of the related press release is attached hereto as Exhibit
99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.
| Item9.01. | Financial Statements and Exhibits |
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99.1Press Release dated June5, 2017 titled Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
Announces West Elm Leadership Transition
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About Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:WSM)
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is a multi-channel specialty retailer of products for the home. The Company operates retail stores in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Australia and the United Kingdom. It operates through two segments: e-commerce and retail. The e-commerce segment has various merchandising strategies, such as Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, West Elm, PBteen, Williams-Sonoma Home, Rejuvenation and Mark and Graham, which sell its products through the Company’s e-commerce Websites and direct-mail catalogs. The retail segment has various merchandising strategies, such as Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, West Elm and Rejuvenation, which sell its products through the Company’s retail stores. The Company franchises its brands to third parties in a number of countries in the Middle East, the Philippines and Mexico. The Company’s products are also available to customers through its catalogs and online across the world.