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Fred Nicolaus
year in review
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December 26, 2024
The news that defined the design industry in 2024
DCOTA drama, Havenly’s buying spree, dupe debates and more: It was a year of highs, lows and plenty of action in between. Fred Nicolaus unpacks the design headlines to remember.
technology
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December 16, 2024
The furniture is real. The room is AI
A new AI startup, Presti, aims to solve a decades-old industry pain point by delivering instant in situ product imagery on an affordable subscription basis—and it’s quickly gaining traction among furniture brands.
weekly feature
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December 11, 2024
Decorator. Designer. What’s the difference?
The pendulum of favor has swung from “decorator” to “designer” over the decades, with industry stakeholders weighing in on preference and protocol. But where do today’s interior designers stand on the matter? Fred Nicolaus reports.
magazine
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December 9, 2024
Got $500? Here are 12 ideas for how to invest it in your firm
You get what you pay for—no one knows that better than designers. It’s a slice of wisdom that applies as much to business development as to furniture: Trying to better your firm on the cheap is rarely a good idea. However, there are plenty of smart investments that won’t break the bank.
industry insider
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December 5, 2024
Kelly Wearstler takes her talents to Substack
The Los Angeles–based designer has joined the buzzy platform to start a newsletter dedicated to exploring the connective tissue across her influences. According to today’s announcement, “nothing is off-limits.”
mergers & acquisitions
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December 4, 2024
Kravet sells majority stake to private investment firm
The fifth-generation family-owned fabric and furnishings giant has sold a controlling interest to Dunes Point Capital. BOH speaks with CEO Cary Kravet to get the details of the historic deal.
lawsuits
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November 27, 2024
Dupe.com fires back in Williams-Sonoma lawsuit
The legal saga between Williams-Sonoma and the viral price-comparison tool continues as the site asks a judge to dismiss the mega-retailer’s false advertising lawsuit.
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