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Ikea to launch small-format Planning Studio concept in Australia

Inside Retail

Ikea is to launch its small-format planning studio concept in two locations in Australia this year. The first is in Northwest Melbourne, with the second planned for Newcastle. There will be no food on sale, as the main focus of the concept store is assisting customers in customising their home furnishing solutions.

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Ikea unveils US$2.2 billion expansion plan 

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Ikea is planning to invest more than US$2.2 Ikea expects to open eight additional shops, nine Plan & Order points, and create more than 2000 jobs during this first phase of expansion. Last year, Ikea US has added 15 customer Pick-up locations and two Plan & Order stations to make Ikea more accessible to customers. “We

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RIP: The late Terence Conran’s once high-flying Habitat is no more

Inside Retail

Europe-based home furnishing chain Habitat has shut down all of its operations, just a month after collapsing into receivership. The company’s trustees have initiated a final liquidation due to the lack of cash flow and a recovery plan. Habitat was founded by the late British designer Terence Conran in London in 1964.

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Laura Ashley to launch soft furnishings range in Australia, NZ

Inside Retail

Lifestyle label Laura Ashley has partnered with homeware marketer Basford Brands to launch a soft furnishings range in Australia and New Zealand. The partnership will launch the brand’s exclusive and signature prints on manchester, curtains, cushions, throws and made-to-measure fabric designs across homeware and lifestyle retailers.

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IKEA Plan & Order Point in Stockport has opened

Retail Times

Today marks the opening of the IKEA Plan & Order Point in Stockport, Greater Manchester. The Plan & Order Point is a smaller store dedicated to kitchen and bedroom planning, where customers can visit for home furnishing advice and expertise to help design their ideal space.

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“Fairly unique”: How Ikea plans to do things differently in New Zealand

Inside Retail

But he believes current financial pressures, as well as Covid-19 restrictions, have highlighted the importance of a comfortable and functional home and led to increased demand for home furnishings, interior design and products that make life at home “a better place to be.”

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IKEA opens new Plan & Order Point in Preston, Lancashire

Retail Times

Monday 24 July 2023 marked the opening of the IKEA Plan & Order Point in Preston, Lancashire. The Plan & Order Point is a smaller store dedicated to kitchen and bedroom planning, which customers can visit for home furnishing advice and expertise to help design their ideal space.