AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoLuxury Furniture Demand: New Zealand’s furniture market is growing steadily, with IBISWorld valuing it at NZ$1.5B in 2025 and e-commerce taking 30–35% share, as shoppers shift toward design-led, longer-lasting pieces and European-inspired luxury. Retail & Brand Moves: Arhaus names K.C. Moss as its first Chief Digital Officer to accelerate eCommerce and personalization, while Bassett Furniture reports Q3 results boosted by tariff refunds tied to a 2026 Supreme Court decision. E-commerce Logistics for Furniture: Amazon rolls out new bulky-item shipping tools, including less-than-truckload labels via Amazon Buy Shipping starting in October, targeting heavy products like furniture and appliances. Home & Safety Practicalities: A Texas comptroller rule change aims to end “double tax” on marketplace fees for businesses and gig workers, including furniture assembly services; meanwhile, heated blanket guidance highlights safety risks from improper use. Community & Public Spaces: Cleveland’s Ohio City Market Square Park gets a makeover with volunteers repairing park furniture and adding landscaping ahead of Oktoberfest. Design & Materials: Researchers report a greener way to bend thin wood into tight curves using a cellulose-based solvent treatment, opening doors for curved wooden furniture and interiors.
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