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1stDibs sets a stock price, Etsy acquires Depop, and more

In our weekly roundup, Holly Hunt makes an acquisition, CW Stockwell unveils a new partnership, and “America’s wonder rug” factory closes its doors. Read on for the latest announcements crossing the BOH news desk.

Trade shows are coming back. What will they look like?

The pandemic has accelerated vital shifts across culture and business—including the design industry’s traditional approach to trade shows. BOH checked in with designers and market leaders who are spearheading a new approach to industry events.

RH plans a Miami outpost, new spaces at NYDC, and more

In our June roundup, BOH has gathered all the expansions and openings to have on your radar.

Artistic Tile’s next gen steps up, architectural promotions abound, and more

Summer is around the corner, and the home industry seems to be surging with promotions and new appointments. Read on for Business of Home’s monthly roundup of arrivals and departures in design, manufacturing, media and more.

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A dozen designers divulge how they maintain relationships with past clients to foster new business.

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What’s the best way to present a design concept?

After weeks or months hard at work, it’s time to present your vision. But how?

Scent and memory fuse for this sustainability-minded home fragrance brand

A lifelong fascination with fragrance inspired Alicia Tsai to create a candle company driven by storytelling.

Do you bring backups to a presentation?

Some designers love giving their clients multiple options, which allows them to feel like they’re participating in the process. Others feel that offering too many choices can overwhelm clients—or worse, lead them to question the whole design scheme. Communicating the atmosphere of a room without showing all your cards can be a tightrope walk. We asked four designers to let us in on how they manage this stage.