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

(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

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

(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

Swisslog Drive Automation Excellence at Dm-Drogerie Markt’s Award-Winning Wustermark Facility

(IN BRIEF) Dm-drogerie markt, in collaboration with Swisslog and robotics provider KUKA, has revolutionized automated logistics with its award-winning Wustermark distribution centre. Opened in 2020, the facility enhances efficiency and productivity using advanced technologies while reducing employee workloads. Built on … Read the full press release