AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRetail & Store Openings: Søstrene Grene is taking over the former Argos unit at Hereford’s Maylord Orchards Shopping Centre, opening Aug. 7 with homewares, furniture and craft supplies. Retail & Store Closures: Georgia Furniture Mart will close both its Norcross and Kennesaw locations, with liquidation discounts starting July 16. Furniture Reuse & Community: Manhattan’s Furniture Amnesty Day returns July 24 at Kansas State University’s A2 lot, letting residents donate or pick up up to five items for free. Design & Hospitality Spaces: Fogartyville Community Center in New Orleans is upgrading its listening room with a built-in bar, stackable seating and new patio furniture. Outdoor Living: A London Fire Brigade warning urges homeowners to create garden firebreaks and keep sheds, fencing and vegetation clear during wildfire risk. Manufacturing/Brand Expansion: Marge Carson launches a dedicated Mexico operation to serve a growing luxury residential and hospitality market. Safety & Home Planning: Tony’s Fencing & Iron Works shares pool-fence layout and maintenance guidance for Southeast Louisiana homeowners. Market Context: Orkin’s 2026 bed-bug city list highlights bed-bug resurgence tied to travel and pesticide resistance.
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