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October 18, 2021

Cotton prices are surging. Here’s why it matters

In the last two weeks, cotton prices hit a 10-year high, at $1.16 per pound. What’s driving the rise, and what does it mean for the home industry?

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October 7, 2021

Arhaus is going public

This morning the Ohio-based home furnishings retailer filed documents with the SEC outlining its plans for an IPO.

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September 9, 2021

ABC Carpet & Home files for bankruptcy

The storied Manhattan retailer is headed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. COVID and the e-commerce revolution appear to be the culprits.

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September 1, 2021

This Charlotte shop owner wishes customers would give navy blue a rest

Self-described “huntress” Ariene Bethea discusses her shop and design business, Dressing Room Interiors Studio in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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August 18, 2021

How an Oregon designer opened a store dedicated to the future of work

In a new series, Business of Home chats with home store owners across the country about their biggest challenges, beloved vendors and more. This week, it’s Brittney Herrera of Wildwood House in Portland, Oregon.

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August 9, 2021

Founded as a post-Homepolish refuge, Interior Collab is coming into its own

Founded by a group of former Homepolish designers in the wake of the platform’s demise in 2019, the nonprofit Interior Collab has garnered two partnership deals and more than $1 million in project fees for its nearly 50 members. Two of the founders share how the collective has begun to thrive.

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August 3, 2021

Chairish acquires European home goods marketplace Pamono

Online home furnishings marketplace Chairish has announced the acquisition of Pamono, the leading digital home goods resource in Europe. Chairish CEO Gregg Brockway shares his vision for uniting the brands into a global e-commerce destination.

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July 29, 2021

How Raymour & Flanigan had its best sales year ever by targeting young people

While other furniture retailers have struggled to adapt to e-commerce, the 75-year-old Raymour & Flanigan invested in digital initiatives and a smooth in-store experience. The pandemic rush rewarded them handsomely.

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July 22, 2021

At Bed Bath & Beyond’s revamped New York flagship, less is more

Columnist Warren Shoulberg toured the vastly renovated space, which has cut down the amount of product on its floors by nearly half.

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July 22, 2021

Interior Define launches new categories and stores, hires new creative director

Domino style director Benjamin Reynaert joins Interior Define as it adds new merchandise categories and plans to open as many as 25 new retail locations by the end of 2022.

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