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300 Ikea workers ramp up industrial action with full-day strike
Ikea confirmed the store would be trading as usual tomorrow.
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Ikea New Zealand launches nation's first retail packing automation technology
Ikea New Zealand's Adrian Pidgeon shares a behind-the-scenes look at the retailer's new technology. Video / Alyse Wright
'We’re really worried about what they call blank sailings': Warehouse boss eyes Iran conflict threat to stock, costs
Mark Stirton is already scenario planning for shipping delays and surcharges.
'A nice round number': Ikea owner sets sights on 100,000ha of local forests
Ingka already owns about 43,000ha of New Zealand forest worth $648m.
Ikea NZ adds extra jobs as overwhelming demand catches retailer off guard
Ikea New Zealand's workforce will surpass 500 as it gets to grips with strong demand.
'A love decision': Outgoing Ikea chief on backing Auckland over Europe
Jesper Brodin has been part of Ikea and Ingka Group for 30 years, eight as its CEO.
Jesper Brodin, former CEO of INGKA Holdings, on Auckland's IKEA store
Jesper Brodin, former CEO of INGKA Holdings, talks about IKEA's new Auckland store, sustainability and his business philosophy.
Search our map: Swathes of NZ land bought by Ikea for forestry
Ikea's NZ land holdings will soon be the size of the entire Nelson region. See it mapped.
Small moving companies get pre-Christmas boon as Ikea hit by delivery delays
The Swedish retailer has paused its online services to clear a mounting backlog.
Ikea halts support centre as delivery delays hit first wave of customers
The retailer has paused its customer support services for the week to clear backlogs.
'Incredible level of demand': Ikea scrambles to fix order and payment issues
Click and collect and some delivery services are temporarily unavailable.
One Kiwi Ikea importer to close, others change product lines
Parallel importers see both negatives and positives from Ikea's entry to New Zealand.
A district 'swallowed' by pine trees: Fears over Ikea forests
Since 2020, Ikea has converted six Central Hawke’s Bay farms into pine forestry.
How long does it take to buy a potato peeler at Ikea on opening day?
Less time than you might think. But the weekend might be a different story ...
Ikea's Auckland store opens
Fans of Ikea wait in line ahead of the store's official opening by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.
100 million views: Viral Ikea influencer's hacks for Kiwi shoppers
'Go in with an open mind and think about how each item could be repurposed or used.'
'If you absolutely have to': High school tells parents to avoid drop offs before Ikea opening
The mega-retailer will start trading at 11am, but the car park will open at 8.30am.
Billy bookcases in Bulls? How to shop at Ikea if you don't live in Auckland
Ikea products can be collected from 29 pick-up points across the country, from this week.
Motorists told to brace for 'significant' delays across Akld motorways and roads as Ikea opens
Queues of over 40 minutes are expected just to exit SH1 at Mt Wellington.
Ikea Australia and NZ CEO calm on competition ahead of launch
The Swedish company's product range is extensive, and more importantly, competitive.
Ikea's Australia and NZ CEO talks consumers and competition
Ikea's Australia and NZ CEO Mirja Viinanen talks consumers and competition ahead of the business' opening day.
'We are all tomatoes': My strange day inside Auckland Ikea
An Ikea newbie takes a look inside New Zealand's new temple to flatpack furniture.
Inside Ikea's massive new Auckland store: What shoppers can expect
Mock rooms feature Auckland views and All Blacks games to mirror local life.