Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Announces Release Date for Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2009 Earnings: Thursday, November 19, 2009

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:WSM) announced today that it will release its third quarter fiscal year 2009 results on Thursday, November 19, 2009 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 http://www.williams-sonomainc.com/webcast. Following the call, a replay of the webcast will be available at http://www.williams-sonomainc.com/webcast beginning at 1:00 PM Eastern Time on Thursday, November 19, 2009.

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 629 stores, seven direct mail catalogs and six e-commerce websites.