AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoRetail & Regulation: Wayfair and Appliances Direct were among firms hit with a £6 million UK fine over misleading sales tactics, with customers due refunds. Expansion: IKEA opened its new Aberdeen store and plans to invest about €130 million in Romania over three years; Indian interiors brand Merino is also expanding, taking its studio network beyond 70 cities. Furniture Market: Orders rose 9% as the industry extended its growth streak, even as furniture and home-furnishings retailers missed September sales targets. Trade & Design: A new collective of eight independent showrooms aims to strengthen collaboration, while High Point Market prepares to bring the industry together this month. Circular Furniture: IKEA is moving into secondhand sales and trade-ins, seeking to attract sellers of used furniture as well as shoppers.
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