Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:WSM) announced today that senior management will be presenting at the Eighth Annual JMP Securities Research Conference.

Our presentation at the Eighth Annual JMP Securities Research Conference is scheduled for Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 8:30 AM Pacific Time in San Francisco, CA. The audio portion of the presentation will be webcast live. To access the webcast, go to: http://www.williams-sonomainc.com/webcast. A replay of the presentation will be available until Sunday, August 16, 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 627 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