Report
Jaime Katz
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Williams-Sonoma attracts spending via compelling products, protecting the brand intangible asset.

Bolting on its fourth consecutive quarter of positive brand comp gains despite operating in the fragmented and competitive home furnishing industry, narrow-moat Williams-Sonoma's financial results evidence that its brand intangible asset continues to carry weight with its customers. We'd contend that the firm is gaining market share, growing its top line 6% over the quarter, with the furniture and home furnishing industry clocking an average 4% gain. Furthermore, over the last six months, the in...
Underlying
Williams-Sonoma Inc.

Williams-Sonoma is a retailer of products for the home. The company has two reportable segments, e-commerce and retail. The e-commerce segment has the following merchandise strategies: Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, West Elm, PBteen, Williams Sonoma Home, Rejuvenation and Mark and Graham, which sell the company's products through its e-commerce websites and direct-mail catalogs. The retail segment, which includes the company's franchise operations, has the following merchandise strategies: Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, West Elm and Rejuvenation, which sell the company's products through its retail stores.

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Jaime Katz

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