Tag Archives: IKEA

IKEA confirms December 2025 opening of first New Zealand store at Sylvia Park with nationwide Pick-Up Points

Posted on 4, September 2025 by

(IN BRIEF) IKEA is preparing to open its first store in New Zealand on December 4, 2025, at Sylvia Park in Auckland. Operated by Ingka Group, the 34,000 m² store will offer more than 7,500 products from day one and … Read the full press release →

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IKEA Partners with EFI and Preferred by Nature to Innovate Climate-Smart Forest Management Practices

Posted on 20, May 2025 by

(IN BRIEF) IKEA, alongside the European Forest Institute and Preferred by Nature, has launched a research project to improve forest management and enhance biodiversity. Starting with IKEA’s forests in Latvia, the project will test climate-smart forestry methods and explore how … Read the full press release →

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Ingka Investments Launches First Solar Park in Poland, Expanding Commitment to Renewable Energy

Posted on 25, April 2025 by

(IN BRIEF) Ingka Investments has inaugurated its first solar park in Poland, a 29 MW installation in Recz developed with Enerparc. The project adds to Ingka Group’s renewable energy portfolio in the country, which now includes seven wind farms and … Read the full press release →

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IKEA Opens Gangdong Store in Seoul, Bringing Affordable Home Furnishings Closer to Urban Shoppers

Posted on 17, April 2025 by

(IN BRIEF) IKEA has opened its fifth South Korean store in Seoul’s Gangdong district, marking ten years of operation in the country. Located within the mixed-use Gangdong I-Park The River complex, IKEA Gangdong showcases 7,400 products, with over 3,700 available … Read the full press release →

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IKEA Unveils Straight-Path Superstore to End Shopper Mazes

Posted on 1, April 2025 by

(IN BRIEF) IKEA is planning a groundbreaking two-kilometer-long linear store to replace its signature maze-like layout, prompted by customer complaints about getting lost and over-reliance on GPS navigation. Led by Tolga Öncü, Ingka Retail Manager, the single-floor design allows shoppers … Read the full press release →

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IKEA Transforms Fulfillment: New Lommila Centre Delivers 24/7 Convenience and Sustainable Innovation

Posted on 20, March 2025 by

(IN BRIEF) IKEA is enhancing its customer service by launching 24/7 pick-up lockers in Finland, which are connected to a new, €55 million distribution center in Lommila. This strategic development redefines the function of traditional warehouses by merging operational fulfillment … Read the full press release →

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Ingka Group Unveils Comprehensive Net Zero Transition Plan, Driving Forward Sustainable Practices Across Its Global Operations

Posted on 17, February 2025 by

(IN BRIEF) Ingka Group, the largest IKEA retailer, has launched its detailed Net Zero Transition Plan, setting clear actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. The plan outlines strategic initiatives for … Read the full press release →

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IKEA’s Global Sleep Study Reveals Insights and Solutions for Better Rest Across the World

Posted on 10, February 2025 by

(IN BRIEF) IKEA’s Sleep Uncovered report reveals that people are losing an average of 1 hour and 20 minutes of sleep per night, with Mainland China reporting the best sleep quality and the USA and Norway at the bottom. The … Read the full press release →

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IKEA Kreativ Introduces New Features for Personalized Bedroom Design, Empowering Better Sleep

Posted on 11, December 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) IKEA Kreativ has introduced new features to help customers in the UK, US, and Canada design personalized bedrooms for better sleep. The platform now offers room scanning, duvet and pillow combination exploration, and an AI-driven product placement engine. … Read the full press release →

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IKEA Brings Iconic Swedish Meatballs to the High Street with New Hammersmith Restaurant

Posted on 5, November 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) IKEA has opened its first UK high street restaurant in Hammersmith, allowing customers to enjoy popular Swedish dishes, including its famous meatballs, outside of a traditional IKEA store. Located beside the newly updated Hammersmith City Store, the restaurant … Read the full press release →

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Ingka Centres Launches Livli to Redefine Community-Focused Retail and Leisure Destinations in Europe

Posted on 22, October 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Ingka Centres has introduced a new consumer brand, Livli, aimed at transforming European destinations into lively, community-focused meeting places that go beyond traditional shopping. Livli Kungens Kurva in the Stockholm area is the first location to adopt the … Read the full press release →

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Celebrating Democratic Design: IKEA and VINÇON Collaborate on New Exhibition at DHUB Barcelona

Posted on 19, October 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) IKEA and VINÇON are collaborating on an exhibition at Disseny Hub Barcelona, running until February 2025, which explores the shared vision of both brands to democratize design. Titled “100 IKEA Objects We Would Have Liked to Have Had … Read the full press release →

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Ingka Centres Expands Global Footprint with Acquisition of Munich’s Iconic Pasing Arcaden Shopping Center

Posted on 20, September 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Ingka Centres, part of the Ingka Group, has signed a purchase agreement to acquire Pasing Arcaden, a popular shopping center in Munich, Germany. The deal, expected to close by Q4 2024, will mark Ingka Centres’ return to Germany … Read the full press release →

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IKEA Partners with Adyen to Enhance Global Payment and Loyalty Systems

Posted on 29, August 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) IKEA has partnered with Adyen to streamline its global payment processes and improve customer experiences across both online and in-store channels. Through Adyen’s financial technology platform, IKEA will gain deeper insights into customer behaviors, enhancing its cross-channel loyalty … Read the full press release →

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Ingka Group Invests in Advanced Automation at IKEA South Korea to Boost E-Commerce Fulfillment

Posted on 22, August 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) IKEA South Korea has implemented advanced automation systems at its Giheung store as part of a global initiative by the Ingka Group to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency. The €11 million investment in technology, including wireless-controlled robots … Read the full press release →

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IKEA Revolutionizes Warehouse Operations with AI-Powered Drones

Posted on 16, August 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) IKEA is expanding its use of AI-powered drones to automate inventory management across its warehouses in Europe and North America. After successful testing in Belgium, the drones will now operate 24/7, freeing up employees for other tasks and … Read the full press release →

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IKEA Launches Global Sleep Improvement Campaign with Record-Breaking Pyjama Gathering

Posted on 14, August 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) IKEA is launching a year-long campaign focused on improving sleep quality, starting with an attempt to break the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ for the largest pyjama gathering in Älmhult, Sweden, on August 28th. The initiative responds to increasing customer … Read the full press release →

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Portugal Pioneers Electric Transport for IKEA with New Cross-Industry Partnership

Posted on 19, July 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Portugal is taking significant steps towards sustainable transport with the launch of heavy-duty electric vehicles for IKEA product transportation. Starting in late June, KLOG will deploy battery-electric vehicles from Scania to transport goods from the IKEA Industry factory … Read the full press release →

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Ingka Investments Partners with Extell on Landmark Fifth Avenue Development

Posted on 2, July 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Ingka Investments, the investment arm of Ingka Group, has announced a significant partnership with Extell Development Company to invest in 570 Fifth Avenue, a new mixed-use office and retail tower in New York City. This strategic move marks … Read the full press release →

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IKEA Talents Contest Crowns Thomas from Austria as Global Winner, Celebrating Company-wide Creativity

Posted on 27, June 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Ingka Group, the largest IKEA retailer, has successfully concluded its inaugural IKEA Talents contest, aimed at fostering creativity and unity among its global workforce. Thomas from IKEA Austria emerged as the global winner, impressing with his song ‘This … Read the full press release →

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