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The IKEA Story in Japan: A Look Back with Heart
Since opening its first shop in Japan in 2006, IKEA has become a household name there, with numerous locations and a steady stream of loyal consumers. The Japanese market was IKEA's second target after the country itself. The company first sold its wares in Japan in 1974, but by 1986, it had ...
The IKEA Story in Japan, Told Again, This Time with Feeling
Since 2006, IKEA has steadily built a loyal customer base in Japan, and the company now has multiple stores across the nation. The Japanese market was IKEA's second target after the country itself. The company first sold its wares in Japan in 1974, but by 1986, it had to pull out due to its i...
The IKEA Story in Japan: A Look Back with Heart
With multiple outlets across the country and a steady stream of loyal consumers who have trusted the brand since 2006, IKEA has successfully established itself in Japan. But it took IKEA two tries before it was successful in Japan. The company first sold its wares in Japan in 1974, but by 1986, i...
Ikea distributes $128 Million in bonuses for employees
Ingka, the company that controls the majority of Ikea's stores said that employees would be paid bonuses across all markets.
Ikea will be paying employees a total of 110 million euros in bonuses, for their work during the pandemic, according to the Ingka Group.
Hig...
IKEA TO INVEST IN INDIAN RENEWABLE ENERGY PLANTS
HIGHLIGHTS
- IKEA is going to invest in Indian renewable energy plants.
- With an additional EUR 4 billion budget, IKEA wishes to accelerate its investments in renewable energy on a global level.
Swedish furniture giant Ingvar Kamprad El...
IKEA INDIA TARGETS 12 PERCENT OF RETAIL SALES IN KIDS' PRODUCTS
HIGHLIGHTS
- IKEA India has set the target to achieve 12% of retail sales in kids' products.
- Currently IKEA sources only cotton-based soft toys from India.
- IKEA is also exploring ideas to expand in some other toy categories such as wooden...
IKEA ACCUSED OF DISCRIMINATORY TREATMENT BY THE COMPANY’S KOREAN BRANCH LABORERS
Highlights –
- Ikea accused of discriminatory treatment by the company’s Korean branch laborers.
- Around 800 Ikea Korea employees plan to take part in a three-day strike next week.
- The average hourly wage of Ikea employees is $15, ...
TRAIN ACCIDENT OCCURRED AT TAHAKA CROSSING COLLIDING A VAN; NO INJURIES
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- Train accident occurred at Tahaka crossing colliding a van; no injuries.
- The first carriage of a limited express train derailed after the collision.
- Around 400 passengers and crew were said to be aboard the train. ...
IKEA KOREA SALES GROW UNABATED IN PANDEMIC TAPPING CHANGING CUSTOMER MINDSET
- Ikea Korea was elated as it witnessed on Tuesday sales growing by over 30 percent in the fiscal year of 2020 following enhanced desire in home furnishings amid COVID-19.
- Holding an online press conference via Zoom, Ikea Korea Country Retail Manager Fredrik Johansson revealed th...
FIRST IKEA JAPAN COMPACT STORE OPENS IN TOKYO
HIGHLIGHTS
- The first compact store of Ikea Japan has opened in Tokyo.
- The new store offers buyback service.
- This store also features a Swedish Café and Swedish and Combini.
As Japanese economy struggles to recover f...
IKEA TO STEP-IN AND DOLE OUT HEALTHCARE GIVERS WITH PROTECTIVE GEAR
- IKEA has been witnessing a super run with its furniture products and has embarked on a project to make aprons and facemasks for hospitals.
- No better brand than IKEA to step-in with this thunderous idea for a venture.
IKEA, the iconic furniture brand is ramping...
India plans to increase import duties on more than 50 products
NEW DELHI (Reuters)-India plans to increase import duties on more than 50 products including automobiles, electrical goods, chemicals and crafts, targeting about $56 billion in imports from China and elsewhere, officials and industry sources said.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was...
IKEA boss aims to transition to clean energy lifestyle
IKEA recently declared their aim to become a fossil fuel free furnishings chain. The CEO of Ingka Holding which controls 374 of 423 Ikea stores, Jesper Brodin has started inculcating the sustainable habits at home. He plans to scrap his petrol-powered car to a clean energy vehicle soon.
Nearly ninety-thousand people applied for more than two-hundred jobs at IKEA in Dubai
Dubai along with its brand continues to be a captivating force for job seekers that a very limited number of other cities are able to compete.
To testify the point, masses of people have applied recently for more than two-hundred jobs at the opening of the largest IKEA store in the Unit...
IKEA invests 200m euros for climate-positive efforts
IKEA, Swedish flat-pack furniture pioneer has upped its sustainability endeavors yet again. The company stated, that it will look more closely at its wood sourcing practices and aim for a better supply of clean energy to its production process.
They announced the extra investment to bec...
Sustainable energy strategy launched by UNHCR
In recognition of the growing climate crisis and to spice up refugees’ access to safe and property energy, whereas minimizing its own environmental impact, UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, launched a four-year international Strategy for property Energy.
The strategy promotes the tran...