Williams-Sonoma

Retail Asia20/11/2018

Williams-Sonoma and Reliance Brands plan to launch Pottery Barn and West Elm in India through a franchise agreement. The opening of the brands’ first stores will be in Mumbai in early 2020, along with the launch of e-commerce websites. President and CEO of Williams-Sonoma Laura Alber said the partnership with Reliance marks part of the […]

Retail Asia31/07/2017

Williams-Sonoma has opened its first stores in Seoul, South Korea under its strategic franchise agreement with home goods retailer Hyundai Livart Furniture. Pottery Barn and Pottery Barn Kids opened a combined store and West Elm opened a store at Hyundai City Mall Garden 5. Williams Sonoma opened at Hyundai Department store Mokdong. These openings are […]

Retail Asia17/02/2017

Williams-Sonoma South Korea will launch in Spring after the US homewares brand appointed a local partner. Hyundai Livart Furniture, a leading Korean furniture manufacturer and distributor and an affiliate of Hyundai Department Store Group, will have exclusive rights to operate stores, shop-in-shops, and eCommerce sites for Williams Sonoma and sister brands Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn […]

Retail Asia16/02/2017

US-based Williams-Sonoma, the business behind furniture brand West Elm, has confirmed that it has agreed a new franchise partner with Hyundai Livart Furniture Co. Ltd, expanding its South Korean presence. Hyundai Livart, a Korean furniture manufacturer and distributor and an affiliate of Hyundai Department Store Group (HDG), will have exclusive rights to operate stores, shop-in-shops, […]

Retail Asia25/06/2015

West Elm Philippines, the furniture chain of Williams Sonoma, has opened its first store in Manila. The store, located in the new Estancia Mall at Capitol Commons, Shaw Boulevard, Pasig City. It will compete with Crate & Barrel, which made its Philippines debut last year, and complement another Williams Sonoma brand Pottery Barn. While skewed […]

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Reliance to open Pottery Barn in India

First Williams-Sonoma Korea stores open

Williams-Sonoma South Korean partner appointed

West Elm owner enters South Korean market with new franchise partner

West Elm Philippines makes debut