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Williams-Sonoma (FRA:WM1) Change in Same Store Sales % : 0.00% (As of . 20)


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What is Williams-Sonoma Change in Same Store Sales %?

Same-store sales, also known as comparable-store sales, is the most important financial metric in the retail industry to evaluate the performance of existing stores. It equals the percentage growth of the average sales per store from the previous period to current period.

A positive number indicates that more sales are generated in the same store compared with the previous period, which suggests growing demand. The higher the number is, the more growth the retailer has.

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Williams-Sonoma  (FRA:WM1) Change in Same Store Sales % Explanation

Same-store sales, also known as comparable-store sales, is the most important financial metric in the retail industry to evaluate the performance of existing stores. It equals the percentage growth of the average sales per store from the previous period to current period.

A positive number indicates that more sales are generated in the same store compared with the previous period, meaning growing demand, while a negative number indicates the opposite. The higher the number is, the more growth the retailer has.

Same-store sales can be improved by two factors: average ticket size and the number of tickets. If each customer buys more, the average ticket size will increase. If more customers come to the store, the number of tickets will increase.

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Williams-Sonoma (FRA:WM1) Business Description

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3250 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA, USA, 94109
Website
https://www.williams-sonomainc.com
With a retail and direct-to-consumer presence, Williams-Sonoma is a player in the $300 billion domestic home category, focused on expanding its exposure in the B2B, marketplace, and franchise areas. Namesake Williams-Sonoma (163 stores) offers high-end cooking essentials, while Pottery Barn (191) provides casual home accessories. Brand extensions include Pottery Barn Kids (46) and PBteen. West Elm (123) is an emerging concept for young professionals, and Rejuvenation (10) offers lighting and house parts. Williams-Sonoma also has a business-to-business team that supports projects that range from residential to large-scale commercial.

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