News summaryThe HustleOct 20, 2026, 12:00 PM
Williams-Sonoma’s B2B growth and housing exposure highlighted
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Published October 20, 2026. The article cited high mortgage rates and housing affordability as headwinds for home sales, while reporting that WSM’s Q2 2026 B2B revenue rose 14.5%; contract revenue grew 20% and trade revenue 12%. It said WSM is expanding in cruise ships, senior living and student housing.