AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 minutes agoManufacturing: Leggett & Platt plans to close its Leitchfield, Kentucky, plant by Dec. 21, putting 145 jobs at risk. The company makes components and finished products for bedding and furniture. Sustainability & Compliance: Retailers collecting old sofas or clearing showroom displays may face waste-carrier registration and extra rules for upholstered seating, a timely reminder as stores plan resets. Meanwhile, a Chinese manufacturer is promoting office chairs made with recycled materials. Retail Moves: Molecule is expanding its reach through Steinhafels, and Wayfair plans to triple its store count by the end of 2027. A&W Custom Furniture also announced a major expansion in Okolona. Design: High Point case-goods highlights included warmer finishes and fresh details.
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