IKEA - Wikipedia
WebInter IKEA Systems B.V., trading as IKEA (/ aɪ ˈ k iː ə / eye-KEE-ə, Swedish:), is a Swedish multinational conglomerate that designs and sells ready-to-assemble furniture, kitchen appliances, decoration, home accessories, and various other goods
Our history - IKEA
WebFrom humble origins to global brand – a brief history of IKEA. IKEA reaches millions of hearts and homes all over the world. And it all began in a small Swedish town in the 1940s, with an enterprising boy who hoped to be able to create a better life for people everywhere.
The story of IKEA – IKEA Global
WebIKEA was first registered as a trading company on the 28th of July, 1943 when Ingvar was just 17 years old. In his early years as an entrepreneur, Ingvar imported things like pens, watches and nylon stockings; adding furniture to the range in 1948. Dive into IKEA's full history at IKEA Museum.
About IKEA – Our heritage - IKEA
WebToday, IKEA is one of the most well-known home furnishing brands in the world and, if we include the many thousands employed by our suppliers, around one million people is working with us to make our vision to create a better everyday life …
Ingvar Kamprad - Wikipedia
WebSignature. Feodor Ingvar Kamprad ( Swedish: [ˈɪ̌ŋːvar ˈkǎmːprad] ⓘ; 30 March 1926 – 27 January 2018) was a Swedish billionaire business magnate best known for founding IKEA, a multinational retail company specialising in furniture. …
IKEA - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WebIKEA is a multinational furniture company that was founded by Ingvar Kamprad, from Sweden. The name IKEA is an acronym from the name I ngvar K amprad, E lmtaryd (the farm where he grew up), and A gunnaryd (his hometown in Småland , southern Sweden).
How we work – IKEA Global
WebApr 23, 2024 · The first IKEA store opened in 1958 in Älmhult, Sweden. The latest IKEA store to open is in Xi’an Yanta, China. Germany has the most IKEA stores in the world.
Our history, values and strategic philanthropy - IKEA
WebThe IKEA story began in the Swedish town of Älmhult in the 1940s, with an enterprising boy who hoped to improve the lives of people everywhere. Here you follow the development of IKEA, decade for decade. Learn more about the history of IKEA.
The road from trading pens to furniture - IKEA Museum
WebThe trading company IKEA was registered on the 28th of July, 1943. But it was a far cry from the furniture company we know today. In his early years as an entrepreneur, Ingvar Kamprad imported pens, watches and nylon stockings, learning the …
Track the IKEA expansion from 1950 to today - IKEA Museum
WebBrowse an interactive map to get an overview of the global expansion of IKEA. Starting in the 1950s, IKEA built stores and made business all over the world.
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