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Fred Nicolaus
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November 22, 2024
EJ Victor lays off almost all employees
Following damage to its factory during Hurricane Helene and a dispute with its insurance provider, the Morganton, North Carolina–based furniture brand has laid off 121 employees.
weekly feature
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November 20, 2024
More tariffs may be coming. Is the home industry ready?
With widespread uncertainty about President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff policy, furniture manufacturers are weighing their options as they prepare for supply chain changes. Fred Nicolaus reports on what we know, what we don’t know and what to consider before Trump takes office.
lawsuits
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November 8, 2024
The DCOTA is sold at auction
Following a swift, uncontested sale, the Design Center of the Americas changed hands for a hammer price of $76 million.
weekly feature
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November 6, 2024
Kravet is betting on AR. Will the industry follow?
Kravet’s new Apple Vision Pro app, Arrange 3D, lets users see and customize ultrarealistic virtual furniture in their real environment. Here’s what BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discovered when he road-tested the tool.
lawsuits
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October 31, 2024
Why Williams-Sonoma is suing Dupe.com
The furniture giant—itself recently under fire for false advertising—is now suing the product look-alike search engine for false advertising, unfair competition and copyright infringement.
weekly feature
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October 30, 2024
What happened at High Point Market?
The mood was buoyant among attendees as brands debuted new spaces, fresh product and intriguing trends at High Point Fall Market. Catch up on top-line takeaways from BOH’s editors, who were on the ground to take it all in.
trade shows
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October 25, 2024
A tale of two trade shows
IMM Cologne canceled its next show for lack of participants, while fellow German fair Heimtextil’s exhibitor count is on the rise. Why are two similar fairs experiencing such different outcomes? Fred Nicolaus explains.
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