IKEA celebrates 30 years of creating a better everyday life for millions of Americans
IKEA U.S. thanks its co-workers and customers for helping IKEA to grow and become the leader in life at home(Conshohocken, PA – June 9, 2015) IKEA celebrates a milestone this week, 30 years since opening its first U.S. store on June 12, 1985 in Plymouth Meeting, PA. Now there are 40 IKEA stores nationwide, with more openings planned for the near future. Growth has been significant over this 30 year span. The U.S. now represents 12% of IKEA worldwide business, and IKEA directly or indirectly supports 36,500 U.S. jobs. “Back in 1985, when IKEA U.S. opened its first store in Plymouth, PA,