This Norwegian man built himself a Lamborghini out of scrap wood and Ikea materials
Steinar Thyholdt traveled around the world visiting mechanics, second-hand shops, and stores like Ikea to find the materials he needed to build his very own…
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Ikea convicted of spying on employees in France
The French branch of Ikea has been fined EUR 1 million for monitoring and spying on employees and job-seekers between 2009 and 2012. The fine…
Ikea recalls plates, bowls, and mugs: “Contact Ikea to get a full refund”
Ikea is recalling plates, bowls, and mugs from the Heroisk and Talrika product series because they can break and cause burns. “Ikea encourages all customers…
IKEA launches unique model to hire more immigrants in Norway
IKEA and the Norwegian government have signed a deal to help get more of the county’s immigrants into the labor force. Amid the pandemic, Norway’s…
After 70 years, IKEA decides to stop making furniture catalogs
After 70 years, IKEA will stop making catalogs with furniture, interior design ideas, and other products. “Rational, but emotional,” director Konrad Grüss said, commenting on…
Norway’s health institute wants to test everyone at selected workplaces in Oslo, such as Ikea and Ringnes
The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI) wants to offer testing to everyone at certain workplaces in Oslo, according to Norwegian Broadcasting (NRK). Oslo is…
Ikea employees in Stavanger receive a record bonus, 120% of monthly salary!
On Tuesday morning, employees at Ikea Forus were informed that they would receive a record high bonus. After a very good year, the furniture giant…
Ikea pays a Christmas bonus of NOK 40,000 on average to Norwegian employees
The Swedish furniture giant Ikea has had a record turnover in Norway, thus promising Norwegian employees an extraordinary Christmas bonus of around NOK 40,000. “All…
IKEA to open small shop in downtown Oslo
Shortly after the closure of three service centers, IKEA will open a new store in downtown Oslo. According to the home-interior chain, the store is…
IKEA most popular with Norwegian women
IKEA is the brand that Norwegian women have the best impression of. Rema 1000 has the strongest progress in popularity according to a survey by…
Ikea to cut 7,500 jobs
The furniture giant, Ikea, warned that 7,500 posts may disappear.But the regrouping may also create 11,500 new jobs. “Over the next three years we…
Ikea to close three service centers in Norway
Ikea Norway will cut 10 percent of costs and so they will be closing their service centers in Tromsø, Ålesund and Skøyen in Oslo. …
INDIA Welcomes IKEA
Swedish furniture giant IKEA has announced formal plans to expand into India, with the opening of its first Indian warehouse set for just a few…
Ikea recalls electric bicycle
Two people have suffered minor injuries after the drive belt on the electric bicycle Sladda tore while they were riding. Therefore, the retail chain is…
Ikea warns of downsizing on staffing levels
Ikea has notified 150 employees of their imminent termination. Approximately 100 of them are employed in Sweden, according to Swedish media. The reason is stated…
IKEA promises a discount to pregnant women
IKEA promised a discount to pregnant women, but only if they can prove that they are expecting children by urinating and dipping into it a…
The hitchhikers guide to IKEA
The hitchhikers guide to surviving a trip to IKEA IKEA. To mention the four letters is enough to make many hyperventilate. How to survive? This…
MP lost driver’s license after trip to Ikea
Member of Parliament lost drivers license after trip to Ikea Member of Parliament, Erik Skutle (H), was deprived of his driver’s license on the spot…
Teens arrested for night visit at IKEA
The Stavanger Police have arrested two 19 years-olds who were found inside the Forus branch of IKEA at midnight on Saturday. The Youngsters were broadcasting…
Ikea Israel put out a brochure that was completely ‘woman free’
No women, or girls, were given space in the special edition of a brochure which was published by Ikea in Israel. ‘This was not something…
