The brand will host a meet and greet with potential landlords in the Red Cow Moran Hotel, 22 Naas Road, Dublin 22, on Monday, 16^th September, 2019, from 9am. Landlords from across the country are invited to come along, meet with the JYSK team and present their available properties on the day.

Irish customers have embraced JYSK since it opened its first store in Naas in April 2019. In its opening month, the Naas store performed second best out of 1,200 stores across the JYSK Nordic division of the JYSK Group. With four new stores due to open in the next five months in Sligo, Waterford, Cork and Limerick, JYSK Ireland wants to reach and exceed the initial, ‘15 store openings in two years’, business plan it set when it arrived in Ireland. However, Poul Erik Larsen, Expansion Director at JYSK, has highlighted a number of issues that could hinder the company’s growth here, saying:

Adding to this, Roni Tuominen, Head of Retail at JYSK Ireland, said: “The appetite for JYSK’s offering is there amongst Irish consumers, and we have seen this in our revision of forecasted figures for 2019, which have been increased by almost 50%. Unlike some other large retail brands, we want new JYSK locations in towns and cities all over Ireland, so we can contribute to the local economy, especially in smaller communities where our job creation will be extremely valuable.”

Founded in Denmark in 1979 by Lars Larsen, JYSK’s Scandinavian design ethic and stylish approach to interiors has made the brand known and loved across the world. Over the past four decades, JYSK has expanded to 52 countries, with more than 2,800 stores worldwide employing 23,000 people.

The interiors range at JYSK includes of-the-moment trends, and Nordic design pieces such as end tables and dining tables in wild oak. JYSK also enjoys a worldwide reputation for expertise and knowledge in sleeping culture, and offers everything from mattresses to frames and bases.

Do you have a property or location that would be suitable for a JYSK store? Register to attend the “meet the landlord” day in the Red Cow Moran Hotel in Dublin on Monday, 16^th September, from 9am, by contacting Jenny Johnston at jjoh@jysk.com.

Are you an experienced Development Manager who can help JYSK with its expansion plans by finding new properties and negotiating lease contracts? JYSK is hiring. Applications will open on Monday, 2^nd September at https://careers.jysk.ie/.

Via: https://jysk.ie/

Conshohocken, PA – January 17, 2024 – Today, alongside the release of the 2023 Annual Summary, IKEA U.S. announced that four Plan & order point with Pick-up locations will open across the country in 2024. The Annual Summary shares strides the company made in affordability, sustainable practices, automation, and equity and inclusion; and these strategic expansions showcase how IKEA remains committed to making the brand more accessible, convenient and affordable for the many. 

“As we look back at the past year, I’m proud of the progress we’ve made in reducing our environmental impact and keeping affordability and accessibility at the forefront for all our customers,” said Javier Quiñones, CEO & Chief Sustainability Officer at IKEA U.S. “Looking ahead, we are excited about our plans for new locations and services bringing the joy of IKEA to more hearts and homes. Creating a home you love is about to get even simpler for everyone!”

Javier Quiñones, CEO & Chief Sustainability Officer at IKEA U.S.

Expanding our reach

In 2024, IKEA U.S. is excited to welcome customers at new Plan & order points with Pick-up in Austin, Texas, the Atlanta Metropolitan area, two locations in the greater Los Angeles market and more to come. The Austin Plan & Order point with Pick-up will be the second IKEA location in the Austin area and is slated to open in the summer of 2024 in the Domain Shopping Center at 3306 Esperanza Crossing. With the addition of the IKEA Pick-up point, customers will be able to collect their purchases when and where it’s convenient for them.

These new format stores across the U.S. will increase accessibility for customers without compromising on quality or design, and customers can receive support from IKEA experts to plan and order home furnishing solutions such as kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms. More details will be shared about each location throughout 2024. 

In addition to new locations announced today, IKEA U.S. will open Plan & order points with Pick-up in Annapolis and Gaithersburg, Maryland, Katy, Texas and more.

IKEA is also sharing details about the past year in its FY23 Annual Summary, highlighting one of the most successful years to date for IKEA U.S. in advancing sustainability goals, building co-worker support and furthering product affordability. Highlights include:

IKEA U.S. had a record year, achieving over $6.3 billion in total sales of goods and services while continuing to keep affordability and accessibility at the core of its business. 

• Achieved a 6.6% growth compared to the previous year despite the prevailing economic challenges.
• Re-introduced New Lower Price, a dedication to meaningful affordability through reduced prices on hundreds of favorite IKEA products across the entire range in all U.S. Stores and IKEA.com.
• Lowered prices on many products during the summer months along with seasonal deals and discounts throughout the year.

IKEA U.S. made strides towards its mission to become climate-positive by 2030 and worked with social justice partners to create meaningful change.

• Launched As-is online, a new service that allows IKEA Family members to shop gently used products from the comfort of their homes and expanded the Buy Back & Resell service to more stores. 
• Opened ultra-fast public EV chargers at several stores and will install a total of 500 public fast chargers and more than 300 fleet chargers in the coming years.
• Contributed over $2.5 million in retail value of in-kind and financial donations to 280 different nonprofits.
• Advocated for legislation that aligns with IKEA values and mission including the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act in California, Respect for Marriage Act, Equality Act and the Stop Tip-overs of Unstable, Risky Dressers on Youth (STURDY) Act.

Putting people first is at the heart of the IKEA values-driven approach, and that starts with ensuring the health and happiness of IKEA co-workers.

• Dispersed a total of $54.5 million to two thirds of U.S. co-workers as part of “One IKEA Bonus”, a performance-based payout, in addition to an extra contribution to eligible co-workers’ retirement plan through the Tack! Program. 
• Enhanced benefits for IKEA U.S. co-workers including adding new gender-affirming covered medical procedures to the medical plan.
• Built ED&I into everyday operations through a new governance structure and continued the IKEA U.S. ED&I journey by sharing demographic data for leadership and U.S. co-workers.

View the full IKEA U.S. FY23 Annual Summary here for more details on how IKEA is creating a better everyday life for the many.

Via: https://www.ikea.com/

2024 HFA Retailer of the Year Winners

• HFA Retailer of the Year with 50 or more employees: Raymour & Flanagan Furniture, headed by Seth Goldberg
• HFA Retailer of the Year for fewer than 50 employees: Mueller Furniture & Mattress, headed by Mark Mueller
• HFA Manufacturer of the Year: Ashley Furniture Industries
• HFA Partner of the Year: J.B. Hunt Transportation
• HFA Trailblazer: Jeff Child, President of RC Willey Furniture
• HFA Emerging Star: Shane Pohlman, Director of Furniture, NFM

“Our Retailers of the Year all reflect a high level of excellence in their work. The judges felt this group exemplifies innovation, determination and unwavering strength in the face of industry challenges for all retailers. I can’t wait to celebrate with them at their stores in the coming weeks”

says Mark Schumacher, Home Furnishings Association CEO.

For more information about HFA’s Retailer of the Year awards and the 2024 winners, please visit www.myhfa.org/roty or contact

About the Home Furnishings Association

The Home Furnishings Association (HFA), with roots dating back to 1920, is North America’s largest non-profit trade organization devoted specifically to the needs and interests of home furnishings retailers, with more than 1,500 members representing more than 10,000 storefronts across all 50 states and several countries. HFA provides members with programs, resources, services, and a unified voice in government relations by collaborating with home furnishings industry suppliers, vendors, affiliates, and other organizations. For more information on the HFA, visit www.myhfa.org.

Source: Home Furnishings Association