Fred Nicolaus
industry insider
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December 11, 2025
Why M&A is heating up in the home world
Despite tariff uncertainty and general economic unpredictability, it seems like everyone in the design industry is looking to make a deal. Here’s why.
lawsuits
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November 24, 2025
Williams-Sonoma sues Quince
The home retail giant is alleging false advertising and unfair business practices.
mergers & acquisitions
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November 21, 2025
Stark acquires Fort Street Studio
The deal gives Stark a boost in the lucrative high-end custom market. Meanwhile, Fort Street Studio’s principal will continue as creative and sales director, and the existing team will remain on board.
technology
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November 20, 2025
Arcade brings AI-powered design to custom home products
The platform turns enthusiasts into product designers with the click of a few buttons, a proprietary AI assist, and a network of makers at the ready. But will consumers actually purchase their own creations?
weekly feature
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November 19, 2025
How will the tariff era shape design aesthetics?
It’s difficult to write history while it’s still happening, and the long-term effect of the president’s trade policy is uncertain. To get a sense of the possibilities, Business of Home reached out to designers and industry experts to explore what tariff-related factors might affect the look of our homes.
industry insider
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November 13, 2025
How a viral sofa pushed a Brooklyn store to the edge of bankruptcy
The success of a single Danish sofa slingshotted Brooklyn-based small business Teak to the big leagues. When that partnership fell apart, founder Caitlin Maestrini suddenly found her business on the brink of collapse—and 300 customers in the lurch.
bankruptcy
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November 10, 2025
Charles Cohen loses the Decorative Center Houston
The DCH is now owned by three as-yet-unnamed investors in a limited partnership, and Cohen’s design center portfolio is down to two buildings, in New York and Los Angeles.
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