" Ms. Foley, who helped develop RalphLaurenHome during her 20 years at that company, says the libraries tend to eschew stereos or televisions "because there is already Wi-Fi everywhere if they need it, and the iPad goes where they go.
Cotran's austere home, Mr. Pellizzoni ordered suede ottomans and handsome dark club chairs from RalphLauren. (On average, he says, 80% of the pieces used come from his former employer, for which he gets a commission.) Fuchsia flowers and ornaments such as Chinese ceramic vases and a small sculpture of the Buddha are scattered over the property.
Home Depot does have some premium exclusives, such as John Deere riding mowers and RalphLauren paints, but Lowe's dedicates proportionately more sales training and floor space to show off the best in each category to get shoppers to trade up.