Ikea holds eyes former Topshop store in London’s Oxford Street

Ikea holds advanced talks to take over former Topshop store in London’s busy Oxford Street as part of its strategy to open outlets in city centres By Neil Craven, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 21:50 BST, 8 May 2021 | Updated: 21:50 BST, 8 May 2021 Swedish furniture chain Ikea has held advanced talks to … Read more

IKEA offers to buy back used furniture in exchange for vouchers

Ikea has launched a buy back scheme that will allow customers to sell used furniture in exchange for store credit.  The Swedish flat-pack furniture giant will give participating shoppers vouchers worth up to 50 per cent of the original value, depending on the condition of the piece.  In turn, shoppers will be able to buy … Read more

IKEA release a camping cushion that can turn into a sleeping bag and a COAT, priced at $35  

Not so happy campers! IKEA divides opinion with $35 outdoor cushion that turns into a sleeping bag and a COAT IKEA have released a $35.99 cushion that can turn into a sleeping bag and a coat Named FÄLTMAL, 75×47 inches cushion comes in deep green with black fishnet Made of 100 percent Nylon, once unfolded it … Read more

The Bachelorette’s Pete Mann and new girlfriend Rachel Evans buy furniture at Ikea

It seems that things are going from strength to strength for former Bachelorette star Pete Mann and his new girlfriend, Rachel Evans.  On Sunday, the smitten duo were spotted loading up a truck with brand new furniture and home wares outside of Ikea in Adelaide, sparking rumours they’re moving in together.  It comes after cafe … Read more

Ikea advertises for ‘chief play officer’ to test their new toys

This job sounds like child’s play! Ikea advertises for ‘chief play officer’ to test their new toys – you get to keep everything you play with and can work from home, but you can’t be over 12 Home-based, part-time role part of efforts to encourage creativity in the home Children are spending 254 hours a … Read more

Ikea says sorry after stock shortages triggered by congestion at UK ports 

Ikea has apologised to irate customers after they complained of stock shortages and delayed orders, with the retailer blaming congestion at UK ports.   The Swedish company, which has seen sales soar over lockdown, was hit by a wave of complaints from shoppers angry at missing, delayed and damaged orders.  Customers accused the retailer of poor … Read more

Nigella Lawson pokes fun at how she pronounces microwave by sharing fan-made IKEA collaboration

She baffled fans this week with her pronunciation of microwave as ‘meecro-wah-vey’ in the latest episode of her BBC2 cooking show Cook, Eat, Repeat.  And Nigella Lawson poked fun at the way she says the word once again as she joked with fans via Twitter on Wednesday. A follower tagged her in a mocked up meme … Read more

Ikea scraps its famous catalogue after 70 years, its 2016 peak saw 200million copies distributed

Swedish furniture giant Ikea is ‘turning the page’ on its famed annual catalogue, ending a seven-decade tradition as customers move to digital alternatives.  The brand announced on Monday that it would stop printing the catalogues, which offered a snapshot on contemporary living that made them intensely popular. At their 2016 peak, 200 million copies in … Read more

IKEA hit with 90 per cent negative reviews from customers

IKEA has been hit with 90 per cent negative reviews from customers furious their orders have not arrived, been damaged and that they are forced to listen to ABBA ‘for hours’ while on hold with customer service. Disgruntled customers slammed the retailer in hundreds of scathing reviews left on feedback site Trustpilot over the last month. … Read more

Ikea sends home 73 workers and shuts its Reading store after 13 staff test positive for Covid

Ikea sends home 73 workers after 13 staff test positive for Covid in mass outbreak at its Reading store The workers have been sent home from the furniture giant’s store in Reading  Store is currently closed to the public but was open for click and collect service  The manager said the first positive test result … Read more