Ikea

Nature

What is IKEA doing to Romania’s ancient forests?

Greenpeace campaigners say the company’s suppliers are benefitting from a corrupt environment in the country.

09/06/2024

Business

IKEA opens its first Irish distribution centre to speed up deliveries

The Dublin site will mean that IKEA’s business in Ireland will have one of the shortest delivery times in Europe, according to the firm.

17/04/2024

Design

IKEA asks Annie Leibovitz and 6 young artists to capture life at home

"We needed a new perspective on how to portray the home." IKEA’s “Life At Home” project is now on display for Paris Fashion Week.

29/02/2024

Portugal

IKEA pokes fun at Portugal political scandal with new ad campaign

It's not the first time the Swedish flatpack furniture giant has dipped its advertising toes into Portuguese politics.

25/01/2024

Focus

Podlaskie aims to become an investment and innovation hub

In partnership with Podlaskie Region

From wood and construction to the agri-food sector, the Polish region of Podlaskie has ambitious plans to become a hub for international investment and innovation.

19/10/2023

Destinations

Win a trip to Sweden simply by pronouncing these 5 words right

Sweden is taking back its flat-pack furniture - or at least the names, which really belong to stunning destinations in nature.

22/08/2022

Tech News

Here's how IKEA plans to pivot to online shopping

The Swedish furniture maker says it's responding to customer demand for more home delivery.

09/05/2022

Culture news

Cancelled culture: who's putting Russia in a cultural blackout?

As the world watches the disaster unfolding in Ukraine culture has become a 21st century frontier, let's look at who's cancelling culture for Russia.

07/03/2022

Culture news

Primark and Greggs? Here are some of the weirdest brand collaborations

The high-street chains are getting together but in an age where style can transcend product, who else is getting in on the act?

10/02/2022

Green News

World's richest companies failing on net-zero plans, study finds

Ambitious-sounding headlines often lack real substance, a report from NewClimate Institute reveals.

07/02/2022

Tech News

Swedish furniture giant IKEA to hike prices due to supply chain issues

Container transport prices are at record levels following the outbreak of the pandemic, which has disrupted maritime logistics.

04/01/2022

Denmark

Cinnamon rolls and a bed: IKEA store hosts stranded shoppers overnight

Six customers and several employees were stranded by the snowstorm and spent the night sleeping on IKEA's showroom beds.

02/12/2021

Tech News

Danish firms warn supply chain issues will continue 'into new year'

"All businesses are struggling to get products and there is no sign of improvement right now."

04/10/2021

France

Call for prison sentence as IKEA France accused of spying on employees

The French subsidiary of the Swedish furniture giant has been accused of spying on hundreds of employees, and a prosecutor has demanded a €2 million fine against the company.

30/03/2021

Green News

Is IKEA’s new furniture ‘buy back’ scheme greenwashing?

The flat-pack furniture company is committing to new sustainability goals.

14/10/2020

World News

IKEA to pay $46 million to parents of child killed by dresser

Joleen and Craig Dudek said they were "devastated" by the loss of their son and planned to contribute $1,000,000 of the settlement to three organisations "fighting to protect children from dangerous products."

07/01/2020

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First Ikea store in Paris kicks off 400 million euro French investment

The new store is in the Madeleine district which is popular with tourists and near many historic landmarks

06/05/2019

Italy

IKEA store in Italy opens its doors to stray dogs

Stray dogs are feeling the warmth after an IKEA store in southern Italy opened its doors to them.

22/11/2018

Green News

October’s positive news

The 19 good news of the month

31/10/2018

France

French mayor apologises for promising thousands of Ikea jobs in April Fools’ joke

French mayor apologises after April Fools’ joke promising thousands of Ikea jobs backfires

03/04/2018