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July 25, 2024

For this designer, having tunnel vision was the best way to grow her business

An exciting project offered Kate Turk an incredible opportunity—but taking it meant turning down all other work for more than two years. Here’s what happened when she put all of her eggs in one basket.

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July 18, 2024

Cyberattack temporarily halts Bassett’s manufacturing

Last week, the Virginia-based furniture company discovered a security breach that caused it to pause production.

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July 18, 2024

The simple mindset shift that can help designers be better leaders

A powerful quote about entrepreneurship inspired Linette Dai to turn her focus from managing project minutiae to growing her business and nurturing her employees.

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July 11, 2024

The surprising reason to stress less about client education

A long walk with a mentor prompted Tommy Zung to stop trying to educate his clients and focus instead on telling them what they need to know.

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July 3, 2024

Voided checks and missing bank transfers: Why Burke Decor’s customers are furious

The home furnishings e-tailer continues to take orders despite the weight of a serious lawsuit and a slew of angry customers. Meanwhile, founder Erin Burke has filed for bankruptcy.

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June 26, 2024

Thibaut acquires Rosemary Hallgarten

Rosemary Hallgarten wasn’t looking for a buyer for her namesake company. Then Thibaut approached her with an offer that would let her focus more on the creative side of the business.

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June 20, 2024

What to do when a contractor isn’t cooperating

A singularly antagonistic contractor prompted the principals of Kobel + Co to hire a dedicated project manager and shore up their GC vetting process.

bankruptcy

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June 17, 2024

Oka seeks deal with creditors

Only days after filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and abruptly closing down its U.S. operation, British retailer Oka is looking to stave off bankruptcy in the U.K.

mergers & acquisitions

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June 12, 2024

Havenly acquires St. Frank

Once purely an e-design startup, Havenly has gone on something of a buying spree in recent years, snapping up the industry’s distressed internet-first brands. Now, founder and CEO Lee Mayer is adding St. Frank to the mix.

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June 11, 2024

Oka’s U.S. operation abruptly shutters

The American business of the British retailer Oka closed today and is headed for liquidation, according to a Chapter 7 filing.

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