Williams-Sonoma Inc. reported direct sales increased 8.2% during fiscal 2001 to$741.1 million .
During the fourth quarter, direct sales went up 5.3% year over year. The quarter and year ended Feb. 3.
The Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids and Williams-Sonoma brands drove the increase. But their gains were partially offset by lower sales in Hold Everything due to a planned reduction in catalog circulation, the company said.
Net earnings for the year were $76.1 million, an increase of 34% over last year’s $56.8 million. Net revenue increased 14.6% to $2.09 billion versus $1.83 billion one year ago.
Retail sales jumped 18.6% to $1.23 billion.
San Francisco-based Williams-Sonoma markets its products in 415 stores, six catalogs and at five e-commerce Web sites.
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