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Ikea to buy back unwanted furniture in ‘green’ scheme

Ikea to buy back unwanted furniture in ‘green’ scheme
Return your ‘Billy’ bookcase and get vouchers in exchange
15 Oct 2020
Ikea to shut first big UK store risking 350 jobs

Ikea to shut first big UK store risking 350 jobs
Swedish giant says Coventry outlet has made consistent losses
5 Feb 2020
Ikea to pay $46m after child killed by falling drawers

Ikea to pay $46m after child killed by falling drawers
Settlement is believed to be largest ever of its kind
8 Jan 2020
Unusual Christmas gifts for fashion lovers

Unusual Christmas gifts for fashion lovers
A selection of presents for fashionistas that won't leave them asking for the gift receipt
6 Dec 2019
UK to get its first ‘flat-pack’ homes

UK to get its first ‘flat-pack’ homes
Deal with local council could provide a radical blueprint to solve Britain’s housing crisis
27 Jun 2019
Ikea store opens its doors to stray dogs

Ikea store opens its doors to stray dogs
Homeless dogs find a comfortable temporary home during downpours in Sicily
19 Nov 2018
French mayor apologises after Ikea April Fool’s falls flat

French mayor apologises after Ikea April Fool’s falls flat
Caroline Cayeux announced 4,000 jobs were coming to Beauvais before revealing it to be ill-judged joke
3 Apr 2018

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Ingvar Kamprad, billionaire founder of Ikea, dies at 91

Ingvar Kamprad, billionaire founder of Ikea, dies at 91
Who was the thrifty Swede who ran global furniture chain for 70 years?
29 Jan 2018
Ikea starts selling solar battery system in UK 

Ikea starts selling solar battery system in UK
System will save hundreds each year, says company, but report warns it comes at a 'big up-front cost'
4 Aug 2017
Ikea accused of exploiting lorry drivers

Ikea accused of exploiting lorry drivers
Report claims haulage companies are in breach of EU rules
15 Mar 2017
Ikea to launch its first flat-pack bicycle

Ikea to launch its first flat-pack bicycle
The Sladda is specially designed to appeal to cyclists who don't want to get their hands dirty
15 Apr 2016
Ikea: Child deaths prompt free wall fixings offer

Ikea: Child deaths prompt free wall fixings offer
Kit to prevent tipping available for 27 million Ikea dressers sold since 2002
23 Jul 2015