IKEA stores owner to pay Russian staff until August IKEA stores owner Ingka Group has extended the period it will pay around 12,000 staff in Russia by three months, up until August, and may … Business • 09 May
Nike and IKEA close Russian stores as sanctions bite Nike and home furnishings firm IKEA have shut down stores in Russia as trade restrictions and supply constraints added to political pressure for companies to … Business • 04 Mar
IKEA closes stores in Russia, warns of higher prices Swedish furniture giant Ikea said today it would suspend its activities in Russia and Belarus, affecting nearly 15,000 employees, 17 stores and three production sites, … Business • 03 Mar
IKEA's climate footprint shrinks from pre-Covid level IKEA, the world's biggest furniture brand, is on track to become climate positive by 2030 as its annual carbon emissions fell 6% from pre-pandemic levels … Business • 18 Jan
IKEA ups Irish prices by 11.2% due to rising costs IKEA has increased the average price of products in its Irish stores by over 11% due to rising supply chain costs - more than the … Business • 30 Dec 21
Main IKEA retailer's profits jump despite challenges Ingka Group, the owner of most IKEA stores world-wide, has reported a jump in annual profit on the back of record demand for home furnishing … Business • 30 Nov 21
Ikea pays out €110m in Covid bonuses Ikea will pay a total of €110m in bonuses to employees worldwide as reward for their work during the pandemic, Ingka Group, the company that … Business • 29 Oct 21
IKEA warns supply chain disruptions to last until 2022 IKEA, the world's biggest furniture brand, is leasing more ships, buying containers and re-routing goods between warehouses as it works hard to mitigate a "perfect … Business • 15 Oct 21
Covid sends profits tumbling 67% at IKEA's Dublin store The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic sent pre-tax profits tumbling by 67% at IKEA's Dublin store at Ballymun and its online operations here last year … Business • 26 Jul 21
IKEA launches 'Buy Back' service in Ireland IKEA's Buy Back service has been officially launched in Ireland as part of the furniture maker's commitment to becoming fully "circular" and climate positive by … Business • 30 Jun 21
IKEA France fined €1m over employee spying scheme A French court has ordered IKEA to pay a €1m fine for spying on its French staff, after the world's biggest furniture retailer was found … World • 15 Jun 21
IKEA France on trial for spying on staff The French branch of Swedish retailing giant IKEA is on trial accused of running an elaborate system to spy on staff and job applicants using … World • 22 Mar 21
Ikea to scrap famed catalogue after 70 years Swedish furniture giant Ikea said it has taken the emotional decision to end a seven-decade tradition and discontinue its catalogue, one of the world's biggest … Business • 07 Dec 20
Pandemic home improvement trend helps boost IKEA owner The owner of furniture brand IKEA accelerated profit growth in the 12 months up to August as shoppers kept at home by the pandemic spent … Business • 03 Nov 20
IKEA eyes return to growth this year as sales down 4% Retail sales at IKEA, the world's biggest furniture group, shrank 4% in the year to the end of August as demand recovered quickly from a … Business • 06 Oct 20
Home Smart Home: How to make your house brighter Having once been the preserve of science fiction, smart home technology is now more accessible than ever - and affordable too. Business • 12 Sep 20
IKEA owner plans €600m extra on green investments Ingka Group, the owner of most IKEA stores, plans €600m in sustainability-related investments over the next 12 months as the world's biggest furniture brand aims … Business • 02 Sep 20
IKEA to return state aid received during Covid crisis Furniture giant IKEA said today that it would return subsidies it received from eight European countries, including Ireland, and the US at the height of … Business • 16 Jun 20
Massive queues as Ikea reopens store in Belfast Massive queues formed as home furnishings retailer Ikea opened its doors for the first time in months in Belfast. Ulster • 01 Jun 20
IKEA stores will not reopen on Monday IKEA has said its stores in Ballymun and Carrickmines are to stay closed, following the Government's announcement this afternoon that homeware shops should remain shut. Business • 15 May 20
IKEA making masks to help fight coronavirus Furniture giant IKEA is producing face masks and other protective gear for hospitals, joining a growing list of companies branching out of their normal business … Business • 31 Mar 20
IKEA to close Dublin stores tomorrow evening IKEA is to close its two Dublin stores on a temporary basis from 6pm tomorrow. Business • 19 Mar 20
IKEA to sell through 3rd party for first time in China IKEA has started selling its products on Alibaba's Chinese e-commerce platform Tmall, the first time the world's biggest furniture retailer has sold through a third … Business • 10 Mar 20
New IKEA CEO targets 'even more affordable' furniture IKEA today named insider Jon Abrahamsson Ring to succeed Torbjorn Loof as chief executive of the world's biggest furniture brand as it adapts to seismic … Business • 11 Feb 20
Ikea to close first big UK store in 33 years Ikea has confirmed plans to shut one of its large UK stores for the first time in its 33-year history in the country. Business • 05 Feb 20
