2008-07-02 23:57:09 -

- Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:WSM) announced today that senior management will be presenting at the Oppenheimer 8th Annual Consumer Growth Conference.

The presentation is scheduled for Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at 9:05 AM Eastern Time in Boston, Massachusetts. The audio portion of the presentation will be webcast live. To access the webcast, go to: www.williams-sonomainc.com/webcast. A replay

of the presentation will be available until Wednesday, October 8, 2008.

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

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
Sharon L. McCollam, 415-616-8775
Executive Vice President, COO & CFO
Stephen C. Nelson, 415-616-8754
Director, Investor Relations
Erica Gutierrez, 415-616-8332
Investor Relations Administration