Japan proves the next influencer economy may not involve humans at allJapan is witnessing a surge in AI-powered virtual influencers, with companies like Aww Inc. developing autonomous digital personalities for...
Samhi Hotels signs agreement with Ingka Centres for 162-room upscale hotel in NoidaIn an exciting development for Noida, SAMHI Hotels will be leasing a chic 162-room hotel as part of Ingka Centres' innovative project. This...
April Fools’ Day 2026: The funniest brand pranks — from classic gags to viral hitsApril Fools’ Day 2026 brought a wave of imaginative brand campaigns, with food-themed pranks taking center stage. Brands also explored humo...
IKEA aims to be profitable by FY28; to open 25 small & medium stores in next 4-5 yearsSwedish furniture giant IKEA is set to become profitable in India by FY'28. The company plans to open 25 new stores across the country in t...
IKEA to amplify sourcing from India for global operations, to increase local sourcing to 50%IKEA is focusing on India. The Swedish retailer plans to increase sourcing from India for its global operations. It also aims to raise loca...
IKEA to set up compact stores for expansion in smaller citiesIKEA is shifting its India strategy by introducing compact stores in smaller cities to enhance accessibility. These stores, as small as 10,...
Court orders Ikea to pay Bengaluru woman Rs 3,000 for charging Rs 20 for carry bagA woman from Bengaluru successfully took Ikea to a consumer court and won the case after being charged Rs 20 for a carry bag with the compa...
Cancel long drives for Ikea as it plans reaching the neighborhood to connect to peopleIkea plans to open small city outlets along with its mega format stores in India supported by online channel, as the Swedish furniture reta...
IKEA India opens its first Bengaluru Store at Nagasandra, BengaluruSpread over 12.2 acres, the 460,000sq ft IKEA Nagasandra store will feature over 7,000 affordable, good quality, sustainable and well-desig...
IKEA to help suppliers in India, 2 other markets transit to 100% renewable powerUnder this initiative, the company would invest and support nearly 1,600 direct suppliers, IKEA said in a statement.
Ikea launches shopping app in IndiaThe IKEA app would be available on both platforms -- iOS and Android -- and will offer 7,000 home furnishing products, said a statement.
Ikea to open its second Indian store in Navi Mumbai on December 18“We are very excited, as Mumbai is one of our priority markets in India. We have been present online in Mumbai since early 2019 and soon th...
Change in Strategy: Ikea to open more smaller stores; focus on omni-channel in IndiaThis is a departure from Ikea’s original 2013 India plans when the government cleared the Swedish retailer’s application to invest Rs 10,50...
Ikea to invest Rs 5,000 crore for store in NoidaIkea, which is planning to set-up a large format store in Noida, has signed a MoU with the Uttar Pradesh government for opening of stores
Customer finds caterpillar in Veg Biryani in IKEA Hyderabad restaurantThe Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation has issued notices to the IKEA restaurant manager as well as to the veg biryani vendor, Haldira...
What, no meatballs? How Ikea caters to different global tastesIn many countries, the Ikea business model has been subtly tweaked to fit local preferences and customs.
IKEA insists on approval for its entire range of products"IKEA has again sent its application for review, seeking permission to let it open cafeteria at least," an official source has recently sai...