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January 23, 2026

Charles Cohen is fighting for his design centers

Cohen’s ongoing legal drama involving the $187 million debt he owes to Fortress Investment Group has come to a head, with the lender asking the court to appoint a receiver to sell off the billionaire landlord’s assets.

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January 21, 2026

Can robots make upholstery? This startup is betting on it

Kathedra aims to be the furniture industry’s leading robotics solutions partner, thanks to a tool that automates upholstery manufacturing.

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January 20, 2026

Trump threatens European tariffs, Target teams up with Jeremiah Brent, and more

This week in design, New York’s governor proposes housing reforms, Saks files for Chapter 11, and Dwell offers a defense of the man cave.

shops & showrooms

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January 14, 2026

Charleston’s new design district takes shape

The rapidly expanding retail complex is on track to become a new design hub for the Southeast.

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January 13, 2026

Trump makes housing moves, Saks nears bankruptcy, and more

This week in design, Pottery Barn taps Stoney Clover Lane for a collaboration, Kips Bay Decorator Show House Palm Beach announces the 2026 designer lineup, and screen-free rooms are on the rise.

mergers & acquisitions

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January 8, 2026

The Leaders of Design acquires the Decorative Furnishings Association

Leaders of Design co-founder Keith Granet hopes to revitalize the dormant organization with a new membership model, revamped programming and access to unique data.

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January 6, 2026

Ultraluxury real estate soared in 2025, Wendover Art Group makes an acquisition, and more

This week in design, Hudson Grace debuts its second collection with the late Diane Keaton, a new generation of recliners are hitting the market, and the design industry remembers Thomas Britt.

podcast

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December 24, 2025

What do I do when a client disrupts the design process?

In this episode of Ask Us Anything, Massachusetts-based interior designer Erin Gates joins the show to answer a question about establishing boundaries with clients who requested revisions too late in the design process.

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December 23, 2025

Man Wah makes a $58.7 million acquisition, TikTok has a new US owner, and more

This week in design, MillerKnoll releases its latest earnings report, housing discrimination complaints are on the rise, and a new gallery and platform celebrating South Asian design makes its debut.

year in review

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December 22, 2025

7 great takeaways from the Trade Tales podcast in 2025

Getting a design business off the ground is a massive achievement. Keeping the engine running as the years go by is an even bigger challenge. Here are some of the best lessons we learned this year from the Trade Tales podcast and its biweekly new series, Ask Us Anything.

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