AGP Executive Report
Last update: 33 minutes agoWorkplace Design: MillerKnoll is developing a DC-powered Canvas Vista system for up to eight height-adjustable workstations and monitors, with availability anticipated in 2027. The company says AI is driving demand for more adaptable collaboration spaces. Retail: Wayfair’s fall Way Day sale runs Oct. 24–26, with discounts of up to 80% on furniture and home goods. Tulsa’s first IKEA is set to open Oct. 23, while IKEA plans to invest about €130 million in Romania over three years. Independent Retail: An AIS survey found 39% of consumers expect to spend more at independent furniture and homeware stores next year, with shoppers citing quality, service and community support. Industry Watch: KI won top honors and eight additional Nightingale Awards for healthcare design. American Home Furniture is closing after 90 years in New Mexico, following the dismissal of its bankruptcy case. Consumer Protection: UK regulators fined Wayfair £4.8 million over misleading time-limited deals and ordered refunds for customers.
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