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2020
IKEA recalls MüSLI mixed-fruit cereal in China
IKEA recalled its 500-gram MüSLI mixed-fruit cereal in China after a test report showed that its mould content exceeded the relevant legal limit. The recall began on May 8, 2020, and IKEA said it had stopped sales in mainland China and begun an investigation. Customers could return the product for a full refund.
2020
IKEA recalls M?SLI cereal in China
IKEA began recalling the M?SLI mixed-fruit cereal sold in China from March 2019 onward after a Shenzhen market-regulator test report found its mold content exceeded the applicable Chinese legal limit. IKEA said it had stopped sales in mainland China and begun an investigation; customers could return the product for a full refund.
2020
IKEA partners with Queens borough office to provide donated goods
IKEA is teaming up with the Queens borough president's office to provide bedding, towels and toys to families in need; local nonprofits and shelters will distribute nearly 12,000 donated home goods across the borough.
2020
Ikea acquires Geomagical Labs
Ikea, through Ingka Group, acquired AI imaging startup Geomagical Labs. The deal terms were not disclosed.
2020
IKEA China begins selling through Tmall
IKEA China began selling products through its Tmall flagship store, initially serving consumers in Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Anhui, with plans to expand coverage nationwide.
2020
IKEA China launches official shopping app
IKEA China launched its official shopping app, adding an online shopping channel.
2020
IKEA and iptiQ partner on HEMSÄKER home insurance
IKEA and iptiQ partnered on HEMSÄKER, a home insurance offering jointly created by the companies and planned to roll out initially in Switzerland and Singapore.
2020
IKEA and iptiQ announce planned HEMSÄKER launch
IKEA and iptiQ announced that their jointly created HEMSÄKER home insurance offering would initially roll out in Switzerland and Singapore; the source describes a planned launch, not a completed rollout.
2020
Inter IKEA Group names new CEO
Inter IKEA Group named Jon Abrahamsson Ring as its new CEO. He is scheduled to take over on September 1, replacing Torbjorn Loof, who resigned after seven years leading the group.
2020
IKEA confirms planned closure of its first large UK store
IKEA confirmed that it will shut its first large UK store; the article reports the planned closure, not that it has already occurred.
2020
Ikea announces planned Coventry store closure
Ikea announced that it plans to shut down its Coventry city centre store in summer 2020. The company said the store had made consistent losses and that it would consult the 352 affected workers and try to find them jobs at other stores.
2020
Ikea temporarily closes around half of its China stores
Ikea China said it would temporarily close around half of its 30 stores in China from January 29 in response to the Chinese government's call to control the spread of the disease. Affected employees would stay home with pay until further notice.
2020
Ikea announces February sale of Frekvens products
Ikea reported that products in the Frekvens line, developed with Teenage Engineering, would go on sale at Ikea stores across Canada starting in February.
2020
Ikea settles toddler death lawsuit
Ikea agreed to pay $46 million to the family of a two-year-old who died after a dresser tipped onto him. The parents had claimed in the lawsuit that Ikea knew the furniture was unsafe but failed to tell customers it needed to be anchored to a wall.
2019
IKEA Retail U.S. partners with Optoro on returns optimization
Optoro announced a partnership with IKEA Retail U.S. to implement its technology at 10 IKEA distribution centers, 50 retail stores, and the U.S. Customer Support Center.
2019
IKEA agrees to $46 million settlement with family in dresser tip-over case
IKEA agreed to pay $46 million to the family of a toddler killed when an unsecured IKEA dresser fell on him. The family had filed a wrongful-death lawsuit accusing the company of failing to adequately warn consumers about the danger; IKEA confirmed the settlement amount.
2019
IKEA opens second outlet in Sentul City, Indonesia
IKEA Indonesia opened its second outlet in Sentul City, Bogor, West Java, on November 28, 2019.
2019
IKEA announces upcoming MARKERAD collection sale
IKEA reported that the 15-item MARKERAD interiors collection would go on sale from 1 November; ticket access was planned for participating stores in the UK and Ireland.
2019
IKEA and Off-White designer collaborate on interiors collection
IKEA teamed up with Off-White designer Virgil Abloh for an interiors collection.