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August 10, 2020
Kravet acquires Donghia in bankruptcy sale
On Friday last week, Kravet, Inc. was the winning bidder in the Chapter 7 auction of Donghia, Inc.—a sale that includes the Donghia brand name, the company’s intellectual and digital property, its designs, archives and inventory. The deal is expected to close by the end of the week.
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August 10, 2020
Pandemic shopping pushes Wayfair to new heights
Despite the pandemic and all its restrictions, Wayfair fulfilled nearly 19 million orders in the second quarter, a 106 percent increase from the same quarter a year ago. The company also turned a profit for the first time since going public in 2014. Market Watch columnist Dennis Scully explores whether the company’s success is a flash in the pan or the starting point for long-term growth.
podcast
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August 10, 2020
Jill Cohen made your favorite design book
On the latest episode of the BOH podcast, design publishing expert Jill Cohen explains what it takes to make a great design book, why the medium is here to stay and the biggest mistake designers make along the way.
50 states project
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August 9, 2020
Why this New Mexico designer is only taking on whole-home projects
In the 31st installment of the 50 States Project, BOH spoke with Santa Fe, New Mexico–based Chandler Prewitt about his new post-pandemic priorities, the importance of lining up trustworthy tradespeople and the nuances of the local aesthetic.
trade tales
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August 7, 2020
What outside services do you recommend most often?
Whether it’s landscaping or professional organizing, we asked eight designers—Christine Gentile, Deborah Hensley, Kesha Franklin, Melissa Morgan, Paul Sherrill, Amy Spargo, Kara Thomas and Mimi Wittstruck—what additional services they most often recommended to their clients.
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August 6, 2020
How this invite-only design network is looking to revitalize the industry
Circaphiles, an exclusive new designer network, has announced its ambassador lineup, including more than a dozen interior designers and firms from all corners of the industry. BOH spoke with founder Genevieve Trousdale to learn more about the invite-only community.
retail watch
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August 6, 2020
Remembering the man who put the Williams in Williams-Sonoma
For many people, the Williams-Sonoma brand is a longtime favorite, but chances are, not too many have thought about the origin of its name. Retail Watch columnist Warren Shoulberg reports how the company’s email campaign last week highlighting its founder, Chuck Williams, is out to change that—a wonderful remembrance of the man who not only created one of the home furnishings industry’s most iconic brands, but also radically transformed the kitchen and cooking products business.
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August 5, 2020
Artemest raises $5 million in new round of funding
The high-end e-commerce platform Artemest, which hosts the work of more than 1,000 Italian artisans, has raised $5 million in a new round of funding through private equity and investment firms. The company will use the funds to develop tools that enhance the shopping experience of its trade customers.
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