Renting flat-pack furniture? Ikea's push to go green
Ikea will start renting and recycling furniture worldwide as part of an eco-friendly drive to address concerns its affordable, flat-pack business model leads to overconsumption and waste.
Ikea will start renting and recycling furniture worldwide as part of an eco-friendly drive to address concerns its affordable, flat-pack business model leads to overconsumption and waste.
Environment
Apr 14, 2019
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This year, climate change topped off the agenda at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland —where every January, global leaders and the heads of the world's largest companies gather to find ...
Environment
Feb 20, 2019
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Furniture giant Ikea is set to open its first store and restaurant in India after years of trying but arguably its most famous item is off the menu—Swedish meatballs.
Business
Jun 24, 2018
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Swedish home goods giant Ikea on Thursday announced a recall of its bicycles following a string of accidents caused by problems with the drive belt.
Business
May 24, 2018
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Will Ikea lose its way after the death of its almighty founder Ingvar Kamprad? Observers reject the notion, or at least downplay the risks facing the orphaned group.
Business
Feb 2, 2018
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Ikea will start selling furniture through third-party websites next year as it tries to find new ways to reach customers in the digital age.
Business
Oct 10, 2017
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Ikea on Thursday announced a deal to acquire on-demand help startup TaskRabbit as the world's largest furniture retailer grabbed a seat in the online sharing economy.
Business
Sep 28, 2017
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Swedish furniture giant IKEA said Thursday it would invest 600 million euros ($677 million) in renewable energy over five years in a bid to become energy independent by 2020.
Energy & Green Tech
Jun 4, 2015
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"Got a phone charger you can lend me? No, I need the new type.... Oh, forget it."
Consumer & Gadgets
Mar 6, 2015
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Global furniture giant Ikea announced on Sunday the launch of desks, tables and lamps that will wirelessly charge phones and other devices.
Energy & Green Tech
Mar 1, 2015
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