AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoGaming Desk Launch: Herman Miller just rolled out the Coyl gaming desk, built from the ground up with modular customization, a rotary height dial, and pricing starting at $1,095—another sign desks are getting more “workstation” than “office.” Community Furniture in Action: In New Zealand, the Mens Shed is giving old town benches and bins a new home in the town square after a workshop refresh, while in Colorado Sleep in Heavenly Peace hit its 500th donated bed milestone. Retail & Supply Moves: Lowe’s beat expectations in Q1, helped by spring sales and a nearly 16% jump in online, and Reading, Pa. is welcoming furniture manufacturers Ethosource and Wyatt Seating to a $6.5M expansion. Market Noise: A big legal tariff-refund push is landing on Ikea and Mondelez in Illinois, and Oz Goods Depot has shut down, cancelling unfulfilled orders. Weather Pressure: Western Cape floods destroyed farmworker homes, underscoring how quickly “housing” and “furniture” needs can turn urgent.
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