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October 6, 2022

Marge Carson to cease operations

The CEO of the 75-year-old furniture brand announced its imminent closure, citing personal health challenges.

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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 4, 2021

How Summer Classics founder Bew White built an outdoor empire

The president of the Alabama-based furniture brand shares how a near-death experience reset his perspective, lessons from riding out the highs and lows of the economy, and detailed insights into the current supply chain crisis.

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August 18, 2021

Are knockoffs really so bad?

A professor of law explains his provocative theory about the role copycatting plays in fostering growth and innovation.

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August 15, 2021

With a new acquisition, Material Bank looks to create a ‘Shopify for design’

Adam Sandow’s sampling platform has acquired the U.K.–based procurement software company Clippings for an undisclosed sum. Here’s why that matters.

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June 21, 2021

Lumber prices are finally falling—here’s why

Last week, prices for softwood lumber began to garner attention for their steady decline. Here’s what the industry can expect.

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May 10, 2021

Heath’s profit took a hit during COVID. They responded by giving employees a raise

In this episode of The Business of Home Podcast, Robin Petravic, co-owner of Heath Ceramics, shares how he helped rescue the ailing company while preserving (and building on) the qualities that make it special.

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April 21, 2021

How this COVID-era acquisition helped jump-start a furniture debut

For more than a decade, Brooklyn-based Roll & Hill has specialized in lighting design. When the pandemic hit, the company went big on a Michigan factory and hasn’t looked back.

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April 7, 2021

Lead times are still out of control. Who’s picking up the slack?

Even as drawn-out lead times continue to plague the home industry, not all brands are suffering. BOH checked in with leaders at companies that are capitalizing on the challenges of the moment to find success.

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March 17, 2021

Brexit finally happened. Does it matter for the design industry?

After four years of tortured negotiations, Brexit finally happened in January. BOH checked in with brands and experts to find out how the long-awaited political event is impacting the design industry on a day-to-day basis.

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