Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:WSM) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per common share. The dividend is payable on August 24, 2009 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on July 27, 2009. As of May 31, 2009, the Company had 105,728,250 shares of common stock outstanding.

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 630 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
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Stephen C. Nelson, 415-616-8754
Director, Investor Relations
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Kim Khalvati, 415-616-8332
Investor Relations Administration