Fred Nicolaus
weekly feature
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March 4, 2026
‘The list that matters’: Inside the AD100
Architectural Digest’s annual honor roll has become a design industry institution. It has also evolved considerably since it was first introduced more than 35 years ago. We uncover where it came from, how it has changed, and why it matters.
lawsuits
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March 4, 2026
Burke Decor settles consumer protection lawsuit
The beleaguered home goods brand denied allegations of fraud before reaching an agreement with the Ohio attorney general’s office, which had sued the company last year.
media
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March 3, 2026
A design book for billionaires
Sandow is experimenting with a new publishing business model that targets high-net-worth individuals. Will it pay off?
tariffs
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February 24, 2026
The design industry reacts to the Supreme Court tariff ruling
Though the high court’s decision strikes down key tariffs that have created significant challenges for manufacturers, executives warn the instability may linger—and pricing pressure isn’t going away anytime soon.
tariffs
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February 20, 2026
Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s global tariffs
The ruling reverses the president’s “reciprocal” tariffs, yet those on upholstered furniture, cabinets and vanities remain in place. Trump has vowed to impose new duties by invoking other U.S. trade laws.
mergers & acquisitions
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February 17, 2026
Havenly acquires The Expert
The all-equity deal brings the consumer-focused house of brands closer to the trade.
technology
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February 12, 2026
Williams-Sonoma partners with OpenAI
The home retailer announced its participation in the OpenAI Ad Pilot Program, which will include testing out ads in ChatGPT.
bankruptcy
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February 6, 2026
Food52 is broken up and sold at auction
After filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy late last year, the content-meets-commerce pioneer has been split and sold off to three separate bidders.
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