Hilary Billings

Design Within Reach, Inc. provides modern design furnishings and accessories. It markets and sells its products to both residential and commercial customers through integrated sales channels, consisting of phone, studios and website. The firm also offers chairs, tables, workspace, outdoor furniture, and lighting, floor coverings, beds, upholstery, accessories, and children's furniture. The company was founded by Robert J. Forbes in November 1998 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide LLC engages in the ownership and operation of hotels and resorts. It also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., which provides vacation experiences through villa-style resorts. The firm operates hotel business in three separate hotel segments: the Americas, EAME and Asia Pacific. Each hotel segment owns and leases hotels and resorts operated primarily under their proprietary brand names includes St. Regis, The Luxury Collection, W, Westin, Le Méridien, Sheraton, Four Points by Sheraton, Aloft and Element. The company was founded by Barry Stuart Sternlicht in 1995 and is headquartered in Bethesda, MD.

Pottery Barn, Inc. retailed home furnishings products. The firm offered furnishing, handicrafts, cookware, electricals, sofas, chairs, tables and linens, and many more. The firms brands included Pottery Barn Bed+Bath, Pottery Barn Outdoor Spaces, Pottery Barn Kids, and PBteen. The company was founded in 1949 and was headquartered in Sacramento, CA.

RedEnvelope, Inc. operates as an online retailer of upscale gifts. It offers personalized gifts for life’s special occasions. The company was founded by Scott Galloway and Arno Lockheart Harris in 1997 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Hanna Andersson Corp. supplies, markets, and distributes apparel and clothing accessories. They specialize in the operation and management of clothing retail stores and distribution centers. Their product range consists of kids' and women's dresses, tops, bottoms, skirts, sweaters and jackets, swimwear, sleepwear, and underwear. They also offer clothing accessories such as socks, shoes, hats, mittens, bags, toys, and gift items. They also engage in partnership grants, gift projects, and community programs. The company was founded by Gun Denhart and Tom Denhart in 1983 and is headquartered in Portland, OR.