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On July 28, 1943, Ingvar Kamprad founded IKEA, celebrated with its customers and employees.
He started as a small mail order business in Älmhult and was run by a teenager on a bicycle. Over the years, the product line has grown from fish, matches and ink pens to pure home décor. IKEA is currently in 49 countries with 419 department stores. Every year, nearly one billion people visit IKEA department stores and more than 2.5 billion online visits. IKEA is the largest furniture company in the world. Every day, the 195,000 employees of IKEA contribute worldwide to creating a better everyday life for many people, all IKEA customers.
– Our success would never have been possible without our customers and our employees. To show our gratitude to our customers, we will do a revival of some
The most popular and appreciated IKEA products from the past. Mattias Johansson, Sales Manager at IKEA Sweden, states that on August 9, they are products from the 50s and 60s.
He continues:
– We want to thank every customer for the first 75 years and we see [19659006] 1943, founding of IKEA
When 17-year-old Ingvar Kamprad passes his real exam, his father Feodor asks what Ingvar wants for a graduation show. Ingvar's desire was to have the father's permission to start his own business, which was required when he was not official.
Shortly after, on July 28, 1943, Ingvar registered "IKEA, Ingvar Kamprad" on the Växjö County Board of Directors. The name was created by Ingvar in assembling his initials (IK), with the first letter in the name of the farm where he grew up, Elmtaryd, and the first letter in the name of the village where the farm was, Agunnaryd
1958, The First IKEA Store
In the 1950s, furniture sales began to accelerate for Ingvar. After using an old carpentry factory as an exhibition hall, Ingvar realizes that he needs something bigger. So he chooses to build the first IKEA store in Älmhult. Customers from all over Sweden come by train or car to visit the department store. At the opening Ingvar even manages SJ to offer a discount on train travel for all travelers.
1960, the first open IKEA restaurant
from all over Sweden to IKEA to Älmhult insert Ingvar, there will be a much better experience in the department store if you have stomach upset. That's why the first restaurant and cafe of IKEA is introduced. The concept of having a restaurant has since been left in every department store. Today, IKEA sells more than 100 million sausages and 1 billion meatballs each year worldwide
1965, the IKEA curve opens
1965, the IKEA curve opens
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The Guggenheim Museum in New York opens in 1965 the IKEA round shop in the curve of the king. When it first opened, it was the largest furniture store in Europe, and it is still the largest IKEA store in the world.
The opening of the department store was a great success for IKEA with many visitors. However, this meant problems like long queues and a lot of waiting to get their products. Therefore, "Tag-self-stored" is introduced, where you as a customer can get their goods instead of having to wait for the staff to do it. For IKEA, this adjustment meant that products could get a lower price when customers accounted for part of the job.
1973 Not only furniture sold on IKEA
Over the years, not only furniture and home furnishings have been sold on IKEA. In the 1973 catalog, you can find pianos, gramophones and stereo systems, of course at a good price. The desire to find new innovative solutions for a better everyday life has continued throughout IKEA's history. In 2017, 44 years later, began
IKEA collaborates with SONOS to re-explore domestic audio
1973, IKEA begins its expansion out of the Nordic countries
After years of success in the region Nordic, IKEA is starting to build department stores in the rest of the world. Switzerland became the first country, because if quality-minded and demanding Switzerland wanted to buy furniture on IKEA, everyone in the world would be able to imagine it. The Swiss have enjoyed Swedish furniture and the Zurich department store has become a popular tour destination. Tesen also seems to continue, since IKEA has been very successful in all the new countries that they have established.Today, IKEA has 49 countries with 419 department stores, and the country number 50 is waiting for the corner. In August 2018, IKEA opens its first department store in India
1979, Loved the IKEA classics released
In the early 80s, some of the classic IKEA products are launched still available in the assortment. In 1979, the BILLY library and the KLIPPAN sofa were launched, followed by the LACK page table. These classics have survived and evolved with new colors, shapes and designs. In the 1984 catalog, the KLIPPAN sofa cost 1,390 SEK, which in the current monetary value means 3,190 kr. In the 2019 catalog, the price for the same sofa is SEK 1 795.
1997, The first web page, IKEA.se
Since the beginning of 1943, the world has changed dramatically. In parallel, IKEA has tried to change with the company and there is a strong driving force to constantly look for new ways to meet its customers. During the 90s, the Internet intercepts. That's why IKEA 1997 launches its first web page, where you can explore products at home, check inventory and inspire you. Today, IKEA has 2.5 billion hits a year on its website and by the end of the year, IKEA will offer e-commerce in all markets.
2018, The Travel Continue
A common thread in IKEA's history has been to constantly challenge yourself to get better. See challenges as opportunities and turn them into success factors. It's something that 2018 is more relevant than ever for IKEA.
– It is crucial for us to listen to what our customers want. Currently, for example, offers new
faster delivery methods in e-commerce as well as services such as furnishing and furnishing assistance. It is also about further developing our sustainability efforts to have a positive impact on people and the environment, "says Mattias Johansson, Sales Manager at IKEA Sweden.
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