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IKEA Explores New ‘Open-Source’ Design And ‘Co-Create IKEA’ Options
IKEA Explores New ‘Open-Source’ Design And ‘Co-Create IKEA’ Options
October 10, 2017  |  Retail

In retail news, Scandinavian home furnishings chain IKEA has announced plans to test full-range showrooms and an “open-source” design, according to reports from Reuters on...

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TaskRabbit Acquisition Is Latest Move In Ikea’s Digital Strategy
TaskRabbit Acquisition Is Latest Move In Ikea’s Digital Strategy
September 29, 2017  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

TaskRabbit, the contract labor marketplace startup known and loved within the gig economy, has been purchased by Swedish home goods giant Ikea. TaskRabbit will become...

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IKEA ARKit App Lets Shoppers Virtually Try Before They Buy
IKEA ARKit App Lets Shoppers Virtually Try Before They Buy
September 13, 2017  |  Retail

Augmented reality (AR) is making itself right at home in the home furnishing retail space. IKEA, the Swedish home goods giant, has officially launched its...

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IKEA Moves Into AR Furniture With Apple Partnership
IKEA Moves Into AR Furniture With Apple Partnership
June 20, 2017  |  Apple

Following its Worldwide Developer Conference, Apple has another announcement. The tech giant recently shared its new partnership with IKEA and is moving forward on an augmented...

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IKEA, Getting Experimental And The Power Of The Pop-Up
IKEA, Getting Experimental And The Power Of The Pop-Up
October 12, 2016  |  Retail

It is known as the “IKEA effect,” and actual scientific study has been dedicated to it. However, even a non-scientist can watch the IKEA effect...

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IKEA’s Pop-Up Restaurants
IKEA’s Pop-Up Restaurants
September 02, 2016  |  Retail

Forget Swedish meatballs and beef stroganoff, IKEA is getting into the pop-up restaurant game. The trendy home furnishings retailer is planning to open a pop-up,...

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IKEA Moves To Up Quality
IKEA Moves To Up Quality
July 06, 2016  |  Retail

As it turns out, the consumer aesthetic around fast fashion does not extend to furniture. Consumers are not looking for temporary furniture, according to IKEA,...

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Ikea Pushes The Digitally Enhanced Pop-Up Store
Ikea Pushes The Digitally Enhanced Pop-Up Store
May 31, 2016  |  Retail

Ikea is probably not the go-to brand for most consumers when they hear the word high-tech. Swedish meatballs? Sure. DIY furniture? Check. Divorces over DIY...

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