The Thursday Show: Why Williams-Sonoma is suing Quince. Plus: 1stDibs revises a controversial pricing tool
Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including Stark’s latest acquisition, why Williams-Sonoma is suing Quince, and whether tariffs will have an impact on style.This episode is sponsored by Renewal by Andersen and Eichholtz. LINKSBusiness of Home
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Jerry Pair proves showrooms are still vital
Founded in Atlanta in the 1970s, Jerry Pair evolved alongside the design industry itself, starting as a small road rep operation and growing into a Southern institution. Current owner Dan Cahoon joined in the 1990s, helping to expand the business and bring it into the 21st century—navigating technological change, a recession, and a pandemic.On this episode of the podcast he speaks with host Dennis Scully about how pricing has changed over the years, why he launched both a leather business and a software company, and why, no matter what changes in the industry, showrooms will always have a role to play. This episode is sponsored by LoloiLINKSJerry PairDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
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The Thursday Show: Why Veranda is bringing back nighttime photography. Plus: Dupe.com and Williams-Sonoma settle their lawsuit
Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including an update on Dupe.com, Williams-Sonoma earnings, and a new platform for AI-generated home goods. Later, editor Steele Marcoux and brand consultant Sean Yashar join the show to talk about the disappearance of nighttime design photography—and why Veranda is bringing it back. This episode is sponsored by Renewal by Andersen and Eichholtz. LINKSThe Culture Creative PapersBusiness of Home
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Meet Isla Porter, the design-forward, AI-powered kitchen cabinetry startup
Emily Arthur and Sharon Dranko became friends while working at West Elm—the two became business partners when they realized there was a hole in the market for a product-focused, design-forward approach to kitchen cabinetry. They launched Isla Porter only last year, but have already made a splash in the industry, collaborating with designers like Monica Stewart of the Misfit House, Anne McDonald, and Jenna Chused.On this episode of the podcast, Arthur and Dranko discuss about why they launched with an AI message but have since dialed it back, the unique story behind the name Isla Porter, and how working together as friends has helped them through the ups and downs of starting a company.This episode is sponsored by LoloiLINKSIsla PorterDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
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The Thursday Show: Will the Supreme Court undo Trump's tariffs? Plus: The evolution of Maiden Home
Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including the latest on tariffs, Charles Cohen’s loss of another design center, and whether homes should have names. Later, Maiden Home founder Nidhi Kapur joins the show to talk about the evolution of her brand. This episode is sponsored by Renewal by Andersen and Eichholtz. LINKSMaiden HomeBusiness of Home
Business of Home's host Dennis Scully interviews thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and creatives about the changes and challenges facing the interior design community.
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