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Ingka Group ramps up omnichannel push in France, aims to open ten new compact stores by 2030

Scott Thompson 02/06/2026 Scott Thompson 02/06/2026

Ingka Group ramps up omnichannel push in France, aims to open ten new compact stores by 2030

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Ingka Group and Too Good To Go announce food waste milestone as Ikea retailer taps Winnow’s AI technology

Scott Thompson 13/05/2026 Scott Thompson 13/05/2026

Ingka Group and Too Good To Go announce food waste milestone as Ikea retailer taps Winnow’s AI technology

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Ikea China announces expansion in eastern Beijing as retail giant opens doors to first small store

Staff Writer 01/05/2026 Staff Writer 01/05/2026

Ikea China announces expansion in eastern Beijing as retail giant opens doors to first small store

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Ikea announces new Country Retail Manager and Chief Sustainability Officer for UK and Ireland

Staff Writer 14/04/2026 Staff Writer 14/04/2026

Ikea announces new Country Retail Manager and Chief Sustainability Officer for UK and Ireland

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Ikea Finland tests out NaviLens solution and assisted shopping service for customers with disabilities

Staff Writer 18/03/2026 Staff Writer 18/03/2026

Ikea Finland tests out NaviLens solution and assisted shopping service for customers with disabilities

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Ikea announces plans to open 20 small stores across Europe and North America during 2026

Staff Writer 12/03/2026 Staff Writer 12/03/2026

Ikea announces plans to open 20 small stores across Europe and North America during 2026

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Ikea China deploys self-driving vehicles after retailer's pilot cuts average customer waiting times

Staff Writer 03/03/2026 Staff Writer 03/03/2026

Ikea China deploys self-driving vehicles after retailer's pilot cuts average customer waiting times

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Staff Writer 27/02/2026 Staff Writer 27/02/2026

First for Ikea in Dundee, Scotland as omnichannel retailer opens new Plan and Order Point

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Ikea preps launch of standalone Decathlon unit at its 25,000 square metre Croydon store

Staff Writer 25/02/2026 Staff Writer 25/02/2026

Ikea preps launch of standalone Decathlon unit at its 25,000 square metre Croydon store

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Ikea expands secondhand marketplace to Sweden, now live in five European countries

Staff Writer 27/01/2026 Staff Writer 27/01/2026

Ikea expands secondhand marketplace to Sweden, now live in five European countries

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Ikea pilots virtual product experience in Welcome to Bloxburg on Roblox platform

Staff Writer 16/01/2026 Staff Writer 16/01/2026

Ikea pilots virtual product experience in Welcome to Bloxburg on Roblox platform

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RTIH AI Awards Most Innovative Retailer finalists include EE, Ikea, VenHub, and Goddiva

Staff Writer 02/01/2026 Staff Writer 02/01/2026

RTIH AI Awards Most Innovative Retailer finalists include EE, Ikea, VenHub, and Goddiva

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RTIH AI in Retail Awards Inclusive Technology finalists include Ikea, Tahina, and Brarista

Staff Writer 31/12/2025 Staff Writer 31/12/2025

RTIH AI in Retail Awards Inclusive Technology finalists include Ikea, Tahina, and Brarista

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Human centric Ikea nabs spot in European Commission’s Repository of AI Literacy Practices

Staff Writer 28/11/2025 Staff Writer 28/11/2025

Human centric Ikea nabs spot in European Commission’s Repository of AI Literacy Practices

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Ikea meatball turns 40 as retailer preps one night only immersive food experience in Sweden store

Staff Writer 19/11/2025 Staff Writer 19/11/2025

Ikea meatball turns 40 as retailer preps one night only immersive food experience in Sweden store

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Ikea opens doors to retailer's first pop-up store in Northern Ireland, at The Boulevard in Banbridge

Staff Writer 14/11/2025 Staff Writer 14/11/2025

Ikea opens doors to retailer's first pop-up store in Northern Ireland, at The Boulevard in Banbridge

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Economist Impact and Infosys flag how Ikea and LVMH are driving AI technology adoption

Staff Writer 10/11/2025 Staff Writer 10/11/2025

Economist Impact and Infosys flag how Ikea and LVMH are driving AI technology adoption

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Ikea takes wraps off 3D kitchen planning experience, now live in 17 countries including Spain

Staff Writer 23/10/2025 Staff Writer 23/10/2025

Ikea takes wraps off 3D kitchen planning experience, now live in 17 countries including Spain

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Here's why everyone in retail should take notice of Walmart's OpenAI e-commerce tie up

Staff Writer 20/10/2025 Staff Writer 20/10/2025

Here's why everyone in retail should take notice of Walmart's OpenAI e-commerce tie up

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Staff Writer 09/10/2025 Staff Writer 09/10/2025

Ikea set to pop up in Northern Ireland as it brings brand closer to where people live, work and shop

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