Biztech 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
Destinations Your IKEA brush is actually a gorgeous lake holiday in Sweden Sweden is reclaiming its dreamiest destinations from the furniture giant, as it seeks to attract more travellers in 2022. 10/12/2021
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
Biztech 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
no comment 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
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
world news How Ikea brought Scandi style to the masses Swedish founder of furniture giant IKEA, Ingvar Kamprad has died aged 91, but leaves a company which changed the face of home furnishing forever 28/01/2018
Sweden Forget your doctor, IKEA will tell you if you’re pregnant The Swedish furniture giant is offering discounts to new mothers who pee on their ad. 11/01/2018
world news Ikea under the EU spotlight over tax The European Commission says it is to investigate Ikea over its tax dealings. Analysts say it is part of a wider-ranging crackdown by Brussels. 18/12/2017
Sci-tech Your bedroom on Mars will look a lot different Forget about your big bed — and that comfy recliner. 06/11/2017
China IKEA to pull 'sexist' advert in China following backlash The Swedish furniture giant said it was thankful for the "candid feedback" 25/10/2017
USA Ikea agree payment over child deaths Ikea has agreed to pay nearly €48 million to the families of three toddlers in the US, killed by falling chest of drawers. 22/12/2016
Business IKEA sales jump from online boost Swedish budget furniture retailer IKEA has reported record annual sales with online revenues up 30 percent. 13/09/2016
world news IKEA recalls millions of chests and dressers following link to children's deaths Swedish furniture giant IKEA Group is recalling nearly 36 million chests and dressers across northern America after they were linked to the deaths of six… 28/06/2016
Business IKEA accused of avoiding paying tax in Europe EU regulators are to examine claims by Green party lawmakers that Swedish furniture retailer IKEA has avoided paying at least one billion euros in taxes in Europe. 15/02/2016
Sweden Two killed, one seriously injured, in Ikea knife attack A knife attack in an Ikea store in Sweden has left two dead and a third seriously injured. Police were called to the store, in the city of 10/08/2015
Luxembourg Leaker of documents exposing secret Luxembourg tax deals charged with theft A Luxembourg court has charged the person responsible for whistleblower revelations which exposed secret tax avoidance deals between Luxembourg and 13/12/2014
