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Coffee at IKEA is now both UTZ certified and EU Organic

IKEA is introducing PÅTÅR, the new IKEA coffee range which is both UTZ certified and EU organic. PÅTÅR coffee is part of the IKEA food initiative which ensures its food ingredients are from responsible and sustainable sources; this means that the farmers and workers who produce PÅTÅR aim to protect the environment and have good labor conditions. PÅTÅR offers five different coffee products that are available in the Swedish Food Market and are also served in IKEA restaurants and IKEA Bistros. Customers can feel good about all PÅTÅR coffee products because they are responsibly sourced, are

IKEA U.S. announces the move to cage free eggs

IKEA U.S. announced that as part of its commitment to sustainable food offerings, it will only be selling cage-free eggs* in all its IKEA U.S. restaurants. This supply chain improvement also supports the well-priced food offerings at all IKEA restaurants. “At IKEA, we want to improve our contribution to a better everyday life through a wider offer of delicious, healthy food that is sustainably produced and well-priced. We trust this latest transition to offering cage free eggs in all our restaurants will be meaningful to our customers while influencing the advance of animal welfare,”

Americans transition from the ‘white picket fence’ and say the new American Dream is “having the freedom to live life on your own terms”

New Economist Group (EIU) study focuses on the new ‘American Dream’ todayAn Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) report sponsored by IKEA US shows that the American Dream, which was once outlined by owning a home with a ‘white picket fence,’ having a comfortable amount of money, and ‘keeping up with the Joneses,’ is now transitioning into ‘living life on one’s own terms*.’ The new dream is defined by quality of life experiences; 57% of Americans say the dream is more about quality of life, as opposed to 20% citing material possessions. More than half (57%) cited spending time with family and

IKEA Group presents another year of solid growth FY16: On track to become the world's leading multichannel home furnishing retailer.

For FY2016, IKEA Group total sales amounted to $37.6 billion (EUR 34.2 billion). Total sales translated into Euro increased by 7.1%. Adjusted for currency impact, total sales increased by +7.9%. Sales in comparable stores grew by 4.8%. “IKEA Group had another good year and welcomed 783 million visits to our stores. In all of our meetings with the customers, we want to provide good quality products and inspiration for creating beautiful homes. Last year’s focus on the theme “It starts with the Food”, covering kitchen, cooking, eating, and the food-business, was a strong success and

IKEA Foundation Supports World Humanitarian Day, Calls on Businesses and Foundations to Support the Refugee Crisis

Today on World Humanitarian Day, the IKEA Foundation is calling on businesses and foundations to support global and local efforts to help refugee families. Next month, President Obama will host the Summit on the Global Refugee Crisis during the high-level week at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. With more than 65 million people forced to flee their homes, the summit will call for all countries and sections of society to work together to tackle this issue.  The IKEA Foundation believes that businesses and foundations have an important role to play in strengthening the

IKEA Voluntarily Issues Expanded Recall and Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk, Almond, and/or Hazelnut on Certain IKEA Chocolate Products

CHOKLAND MÖRK, CHOKLAND MÖRK 70%, CHOKLAD LINGON & BLABAR, CHOKLAD NÖT, GODIS CHOKLADKROKANT, GODIS CHOKLADRAN and CHOKLAD LJUS, are being recalled due to undeclared Milk, Hazelnuts and/or Almond. “All Best Before Dates”, Sold from April 30, 2015 to July 1, 2016. IKEA had samples of chocolate analyzed and found them to contain milk, hazelnut and/or almond. Persons allergic to milk, hazelnuts and/or almonds may have a severe to life-threatening reaction after consuming the dark chocolate. Products have been distributed Nationwide at IKEA retail stores and sold individually. There has

IKEA recalls CHOKLAD MÖRK and CHOKLAD MÖRK 70% Dark Chocolate Bars, Net Wt. 3.5 oz. are being recalled due to undeclared Milk, Hazelnuts and Almonds.

CHOKLAD MÖRK UPC Code 100293927003 and CHOKLAD MÖRK 70% UPC Code 1203080940009 Dark Chocolate Bars, Net Wt. 3.5 oz. are being recalled due to undeclared Milk, Hazelnuts and Almonds.   All Best Before Dates Of CHOKLAND MÖRK and CHOKLAND MÖRK 70% are being recalled due to undeclared Milk, Hazelnuts and Almond. IKEA had samples of the dark chocolate bars analyzed and found them to contain milk, hazelnut and almond. Persons allergic to milk, hazelnuts and/or almonds may have a severe to life-threatening reaction after consuming the dark chocolate. Products have been distributed

Ten IKEA U.S. Co-workers Return From IWitness Ambassador Trips Here and Abroad

(Conshohocken, PA – June 13, 2016) – IKEA U.S. announced today that ten IKEA U.S. co-workers have returned from their IWitness Ambassador trips; five went to Cambodia to visit and experience the IKEA Foundation funded ‘Soft Toys for Education’ programs managed by Save the Children and five others visited the IKEA Group Wind Farm in Cameron County, Texas. The Cambodia trip was a meaningful experience for co-workers to learn more about the IKEA  Foundation’s ‘Soft Toys for Education’ campaign. Since 2003, this program has contributed $97.7 million (€88 million) to Save the Children and

IKEA Launches ‘Feeding the Future’ Program to Support Feeding America® and the Fight to End Hunger

(Conshohocken, PA – May 30, 2016) IKEA announced today that it is collaborating with Feeding America®, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization, to sponsor an in-store program, ‘Feeding the Future,’ which runs June 1 – 30, to support local Feeding America member food banks. Through the ‘Feeding the Future’ program, IKEA U.S. will donate $1 to local Feeding America food banks for every healthy kids meal purchased in any IKEA U.S. restaurant. Additionally, IKEA customers can add $1 donations * to the Feeding America network at all IKEA store registers at cash lanes,

IKEA US Chooses 43 Charities as Winners of the IKEA Life Improvement Challenge

IKEA U.S. is pleased to announce today that 43 charities across the U.S. will be receiving IKEA makeover and product donations as a result of winning this year’s IKEA Life Improvement Challenge. Additionally 77 other charities, who were first and second runner ups, will win an IKEA product donation. IKEA wants to play a part in creating a better life for the many people, as well as communities touched by IKEA business. While IKEA works on a global level to improve the lives of people in developing countries, IKEA also wants to be a good neighbor in its local communities. The IKEA Life

IKEA U.S. to Host First-Ever National ‘Career Meet & Greet’ Event April 7th Aims to hire 2,000 new co-workers

Conshohocken, PA – Apr. 4, 2016 – IKEA U.S. today announced its first-ever National ‘Career Meet & Greet’ hiring event, taking place on Thursday, April 7 in all 41 IKEA U.S. stores and four distribution centers. To support current growth plans, IKEA U.S. plans to hire more than 2,000 co-workers.* Open positions include hourly permanent and seasonal opportunities. Interested candidates are also invited to go to http://www.IKEA-USA.com to find an IKEA hiring store event. The ‘Career Meet & Greet’ hiring event will take place in all IKEA store restaurants and four distribution centers. Here

IKEA U.S. Listed on the 2016 FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® List

(Conshohocken, PA – March 3, 2016) Today FORTUNE announced that IKEA U.S. is listed on the 2016 FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® list. “I’d like to thank my fellow 14,000 U.S. co-workers for their contribution in making IKEA a great place to work,” said Lars Petersson, IKEA U.S. President. “It’s gratifying that our unique culture and values, together with the investments that we’ve made in our co-workers, help to make working at IKEA a great experience for co-workers.  And happy co-workers contribute to a good shopping experience for our customers.” “The 100 best workplaces are

IKEA Brighter Lives for Refugees campaign raises $33.4 million (€30.8 million) for renewable energy sources for refugee families

(Conshohocken, PA. -  January 18, 2016) – IKEA’s global campaign has raised $33.4 million (€30.8 million) for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, to provide light and renewable energy sources for refugee families living in camps in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. The money was raised from the sale of LED light bulbs and lamps between February 2014 and December 2015. IKEA customers and co-workers in more than 300 stores in 40 countries have made the campaign a stunning success. The IKEA Foundation donated $1.09 (€1)* for every LED product sold in IKEA stores and online. The Brighter Lives

Over 12 million children have better educational opportunities through IKEA Foundation, Save the Children and UNICEF partnership

(Conshohocken, PA. -  January 15, 2016) – More than 12 million children in over 46 countries have better schools, teachers and learning materials, thanks to a 13 year partnership between the IKEA Foundation, Save the Children and UNICEF. Since 2003, the IKEA Foundation’s ‘Soft Toys for Education’ campaign has contributed $97.7 million (€88 million)* to Save the Children and UNICEF, helping to increase school attendance for some of the world’s most marginalized and vulnerable children. Funds have also helped train teachers, provide educational materials and improve child‑protection

FY 2015: The IKEA Group sales are up 11.2% – allowing for continued investments in sustainability and business development

(Conshohocken – PA, December 10, 2015) The IKEA Group net income amounted to $3.9 billion (€ 3.5 billion)* for the financial year 2015**. Total sales increased by 11.2% from last year to $35.7 billion (€ 31.9 billion). Together with the rental income from the shopping center business, total revenue amounted to $36.6 billion (€ 32.7 billion) (+11.5%). Major investments were made to tackle climate change, such as the shift to 100% LED in the IKEA lighting range. “We have a great year behind us and have invested considerably in sustainability, in creating a better offer as well as being

IKEA U.S. thanks its co-workers with a holiday gift that makes life at home more enjoyable

(Conshohocken, PA - December 9, 2015) IKEA co-workers across the U.S.1 received a Roku 2 streaming media player as a ‘thank you’ holiday gift. This was another opportunity for IKEA to show gratitude to its co-workers and say ‘happy holiday’. Just a few days prior, IKEA Group thanked its co-workers with a contribution of $1,1822 2  into their Tack! retirement funds. “IKEA is a great place to work, and we’re always looking for ways to make a positive contribution to our co-workers’ lives. With our annual holiday gift, it’s another token of   appreciation and gratitude to each and every co-

IKEA Group thanks its co-workers with a $111 million total contribution into the Tack! retirement fund

(Conshohocken, PA- December 4, 2014) IKEA Group announced today that in its second year of contributions to the Tack! retirement fund - the IKEA Group loyalty program - $111 million total will be allocated into retirement funds of co-workers around the world. “This is our second year for our IKEA Tack! Retirement program. Tack, the Swedish word for ‘thank you’, is a way to show appreciation to each IKEA co-worker for contributing to the growth of the company,” commented Lars Petersson, IKEA U.S. President. “I’m happy to announce that all full-time IKEA U.S. co-workers will receive a

IKEA stores begin Brighter Lives for Refugees annual fund raising campaign

(Conshohocken – PA, November 23, 2015) The IKEA Brighter Lives for Refugees campaign, a global cause-related initiative, will soon be active in over 40 countries raising millions of dollars for refugees. From November 29 through December 19, 2015, for every LED product sold in all IKEA stores and online, the IKEA Foundation will donate $1 to help UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. These raised funds will help provide light and energy from renewable sources to refugee camp families to enable them to live in safer and more suitable conditions. Last year, thanks to IKEA customers and co-workers

IKEA US Receives 100 Percent on 2016 Corporate Equality Index

IKEA US recognized as a progressive company and great place to work in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 14th Annual Scorecard on LGBT Workplace Equality(Conshohocken, PA – November 18, 2015) IKEA US announced today that it received a perfect score of 100 percent on the 2016 Corporate Equality Index (CEI). The CEI is a national benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices related to LGBT workplace equality, administered by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation. This year, the 2016 CEI report  rated 1,027 businesses, evaluating their

IKEA US Announces FY15 Results

IKEA is growing while making investments in co-workers and initiatives to reduce impact on the environment(Conshohocken, PA – November 5, 2015) IKEA US announced today that the company continued to grow in FY15;[1]  IKEA US store sales increased by 4.5 percent and total sales – including ecommerce – increased by 8.6 percent outperforming both retail and home furnishing sectors.2 Additionally, IKEA US wind farm investments in Hoopeston, Ill and Cameron, TX

IKEA announces major cotton milestone

Now IKEA only purchases cotton – which is used in IKEA products – from farmers who use less water, less chemical fertilisers and pesticides, and are also able to increase their profits(Conshohocken, PA – October 30, 2015) IKEA announces that since September 2015, all the cotton used for IKEA products comes from more sustainable sources; specifically farmers who use less water, less chemical fertilisers and pesticides, and are also able to increase their profits. This positions IKEA as the first major retailer to reach this milestone. Cotton is an important raw material for IKEA, used in

IKEA latest soft toys collection designed by children

Soft Toy for Education Campaign returns to help children get a better life through education(Conshohocken, PA – October 28, 2015) The IKEA Soft Toys for Education Campaign returns. In its 13th year, this good cause partnership between the IKEA Foundation, UNICEF and Save the Children aims to provide quality education to children living in poverty in some of the world’s poorest countries. For every soft toy or children’s book sold from November 1, 2015 until December 26, 2015, the IKEA Foundation donates approximately $1.11 (€1)* to Save the Children and UNICEF. This year, children from

IKEA Joins American Business Act on Climate Pledge

Highlights “all in” commitment to climate action at White House Summit with pledge around renewable energy, sustainable sourcing and more(Conshohocken, PA – October 19, 2015) - IKEA announces today that it has joined the American Business Act on Climate Pledge, standing with the Obama Administration to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to climate action and to voice support for a strong outcome to the COP21 Paris climate negotiations. Lars Petersson, IKEA US President, is representing IKEA today at the White House Summit on Climate and the Road through Paris. IKEA joins other leaders

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