AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoRetail Closures & Liquidation: Georgia Furniture Mart will permanently close its Norcross and Kennesaw showrooms after 40 years, with storewide liquidation sales starting this Thursday and “sacrifice prices” on major brands. Community Furniture Needs: Milwaukee Intertribal Circle has signed a lease for a new community center and is asking for donated or reduced-cost office furniture, tables, and chairs to furnish the space. Local Furniture/FF&E in Public Projects: Osseo’s city council approved up to $3M in tax-abatement bonding for the Osseo Press Room dispensary, with costs including furniture and equipment. Consumer Demand Watch: A BCG report says Canadian spending rose from 2021–2025, but income growth lagged for most households; spending on cars, furniture, and appliances fell while services held up. Outdoor/Patio Lifestyle: aktive highlights how heat and longer summers are changing outdoor leisure habits, pushing comfort-focused outdoor furniture and accessories. Design & Craft Events: Rockwell’s “The Preview” and “Move-In Fair” bring interior design, furniture, and appliances to Pampanga this July. Home Furnishings Deals: Dunelm is promoting a faux leather round ottoman with hidden storage at £20 (down from £40).
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