IKEA: MBA Spotlight Company
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2023-2024 Spotlight on IKEA
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Company Information
"Founded in 1943 in Älmhult, Sweden, IKEA is an internationally known furniture and home furnishings retailer. It has grown rapidly since its foundation and today it is the world's largest furniture company. The company is recognized for its Scandinavian style, with most IKEA's furniture coming in a flat-pack form, ready to be assembled by the consumer. IKEA is one of the foremost names within the global ready-to-assemble (RTA) furniture market" (2023). Statista Research Department
- Private Company: What It Is, Types, and Pros and ConsIntroduction to private companies.
- The World's Most Valuable Private CompaniesSpotlight on IKEA.
Competitors
- Competitive landscapeLink to Statista research on IKEA competitors.
- Furniture Stores in the US (NAICS 44211)Link to IBIS World research on the industry.
- The Retail Market for Home Furniture & Bedding in the USLink to IBIS World research on the industry.
- Furniture Stores – Industry Analysis, Statistics, Trends, and ForecastsInformation about the industry via valuationresources.com.
- Wayfair LLCLink to Plunkett Corporate Benchmarking Report on a competitor. Includes financials.
- Home Depot IncLink to Plunkett Corporate Benchmarking Report on a competitor. Includes financials.
- Target CorpLink to MarketLine profile on a competitor. Includes SWOT analysis.
News
- IKEA NewsroomIn IKEA's Newsroom, you can find news, publications, images, videos, and more.
- IKEA via Google NewsGoogle News articles on IKEA. Freely access these news articles to learn about the daily happenings at this company.
- IKEA via crunchbaseRecent news and activity regarding IKEA aggregated by crunchbase.
Financials
- Inter IKEA Group performance reportsLink to reports published by Inter IKEA Group
- Financial summaryPDF of Inter IKEA Group financial summary FY22
- Annual reportPDF of Inter IKEA Holding BV Annual Report FY22