IKEA sales fall for third consecutive year as company cuts prices and jobs
IKEA's sales continue to decline. For the third year in a row, the furniture company’s global sales have fallen.
Business
Ikea Reorganization Puts 60 Jobs at Risk in Älmhult and Cuts 15 Roles in Uppsala
The Ikea department store chain is carrying out a reorganization that will lead to job cuts at two locations. Around 60 positions at Ikea in Älmhult are at risk, according to a notice.
Business
Ikea to cut prices on more than 1,500 products, including Billy range
Ikea is to cut the prices of more than 1,500 products by around 15 to 25 percent. According to the company, this includes the Billy furniture series.
Business
Ikea stores among places where Swedes abroad can vote early
Early voting for Swedes abroad begins on Thursday at embassies, consulates and in some cases at Ikea stores. Historically, voter turnout in this group has been low, but the politically independent organization Swedes Around the World believes that is changing.
Sweden
Ikea invests in ten new small stores by 2030
Ingka Group, Ikea's largest retail group, is continuing to launch smaller stores to complement its larger department stores. The plan is to open ten new stores by 2030.
Business
Here is Sweden's sunniest place on southern Gotland
Southwest of Burgsvik, on southern Gotland, is Sweden's sunniest square meter. The location was identified by furniture giant IKEA with meteorological expertise from SMHI.
Sweden
Ikea to lay off 850 people, 300 in Sweden
IKEA continues to cut back. Now 850 people will be laid off, 300 of them in its Swedish operations, Dagens Industri reports.
Business
Nearly 2,000 hotel and restaurant employees in Norway go on strike
Nearly 2,000 employees in the hotel and restaurant industry in Norway are going on strike. Over 100 hotels and restaurants in Oslo and Bergen are affected, including IKEA restaurants.
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