product preview
From a brick coffee table to a 3D-printed chair made from bio-resin, here are some of the most memorable launches from the past week.
lawsuits
For several months, home e-tailer Burke Decor has been in the throes of a customer service and order fulfillment crisis. Now financial lender Ampla is suing the brand for $6.4 million for a breach of contract and “fraudulently misrepresenting” its financial condition.
trade tales
This week, we asked seven designers what their client red flags are and when to say no to a project.
retail watch
After an extended delay, Wayfair's inaugural large-scale store is opening in greater Chicago. Was it worth the wait? Warren Shoulberg reports.