SAN FRANCISCO-- Williams-Sonoma Inc. blew past market expectations for its fiscal first quarter as shoppers stepped up spending on housewares and furnishings both online and in stores.
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April 1- It's crunch time for J.C. Penney Co Inc Chief Executive Ron Johnson. The struggling department store chain is poised to open the first of its new home goods boutiques on April 5, a launch that Johnson himself has called "pivotal" to his efforts to revive Penney.
April 1- It's crunch time for J.C. Penney Co Inc Chief Executive Ron Johnson. The struggling department store chain is poised to open the first of its new home goods boutiques on April 5, a launch that Johnson himself has called "pivotal" to his efforts to revive Penney.
March 19- U.S. home goods chain Williams-Sonoma Inc on Tuesday reported a higher-than-expected quarterly profit, aided by fewer discounts and strong online sales in the holiday season.