Williams-Sonoma Slashes China Exposure With a Bold $70 Million Tariff Strategy; What’s Next? 

Williams-Sonoma, Inc., a renowned retailer in the home furnishings sector, delivered a solid performance in the first quarter of fiscal 2025, outperforming industry expectations despite a challenging macroeconomic and geopolitical landscape. Key highlights include a positive 3.4% comparable sales increase with all brands achieving positive comps and robust profitability marked by an operating margin of 16.8% and earnings per share of $1.85, an 8.8% growth from the previous year.