Williams-Sonoma for a long time was handled by William E Connor and was one of the prime accounts for the buying office. With its increased sourcing from India, the retailer decided to open its own liaison office in India. Vanita Chhabra, former General Manager at Macys Merchandising Group is set to join Williams-Sonoma as Vice President. Vanita had a long stint of about 17 years with Macys and is well-versed with the American market. Looking for new challenges, Vanita is looking to develop the business of the retailer in the region.
Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. which is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States is the premier specialty retailer of home furnishings in the United States and Canada. Its brands Williams-Sonoma, West Elm, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Rejuvenation, Mark & Graham, PBteen are well known and the retailer sells through all three major channels –retail stores, catalogs and the Internet. Through its brands, the retailer covers every room in the house: from the kitchen to the living room, bedroom, home office, and even the hall closet.
