A renowned American home decor brand is set to debut its online store in the UK this fall. Pottery Barn, known for its stylish furniture and home accessories, has officially announced its upcoming UK webshop.
The UK website will feature a carefully selected range of Pottery Barn products, along with a personalized interior styling service for customers seeking design inspiration.
Operating in more than 60 countries worldwide, including the US, Canada, Mexico, and Australia, Pottery Barn is under the ownership of Williams-Sonoma, the parent company of West Elm.
Fans have drawn comparisons between Pottery Barn and Ikea. One online commentator noted that while Ikea offers budget-friendly options, Pottery Barn items are often praised for their superior quality and craftsmanship.
President and CEO of Williams-Sonoma, Laura Alber, expressed the company’s commitment to expanding its brand presence in markets with significant opportunities for growth. She emphasized the universal appeal of great design and quality craftsmanship, anticipating the introduction of Pottery Barn’s signature aesthetic to the UK market.
Monica Bhargava, President of Pottery Barn, highlighted the brand’s dedication to offering thoughtfully designed pieces that cater to various aspects of modern living, whether it be furnishing a new space, updating a family home, hosting gatherings, or selecting thoughtful gifts.
In other US-UK business developments, Slim Chickens, a Southern-style chicken tenders and wings specialist founded in Arkansas in 2003, announced plans to open 16 new restaurants across the UK by 2025. With its first UK location established in 2018, Slim Chickens now boasts over 70 branches in the UK and more than 200 in the US.
The Slim Chickens menu features a variety of items, including buttermilk marinated chicken tenders, wings, boneless bites, sandwiches, salads, wraps, fries, and a selection of 14 house-made dipping sauces, such as blue cheese, buffalo, honey mustard, and Korean BBQ.
The chain has garnered praise on social media platforms like Instagram and Reddit, with many users expressing their preference for Slim Chickens over traditional fast-food chains like KFC. Positive comments have highlighted the quality of the food and the variety of sauces offered by Slim Chickens, with some declaring it the best fried chicken franchise they have encountered.
Overall, the entry of Pottery Barn into the UK market and the expansion of Slim Chickens’ presence indicate a growing trend of American brands making significant strides in the UK retail and dining sectors.