Facts & Figures
IKEA retailing worldwide from the IKEA franchisor
September 2011 – August 2012
701,000 kWh 7th collection
40 countries
18
The amount of energy saved
This year’s IKEA PS 2012 collection
With the openings of IKEA Bangkok
by each of the IKEA stores that
marks the seventh IKEA PS design
have switched to a new energysaving lighting system.
1943
The IKEA vision
The number of IKEA stores
The year that Ingvar Kamprad
life for the many people.
(Bangna), Thailand and IKEA Sofia,
that opened in the world in business
registered the first IKEA business
collection. PS stands for post scriptum
Bulgaria, IKEA stores operate in a
year 2012 – 13 new stores and five
as a commercial enterprise. In the
The IKEA business idea
– the latest and most innovative
total of 40 countries around the world.
existing stores that were relocated.
1980s, the IKEA franchise operation
To offer a wide range of well-designed,
was established.
functional home furnishing products at
stores
additions to the world of IKEA design.
To create a better everyday
prices so low that as many people as
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possible will be able to afford them.
Creating a better everyday life – one step at a time
The IKEA Concept has continued to show its strengths in business year 2012. The IKEA
Concept is created to give the many people, regardless of the thickness of their wallets, the possibility to furnish their homes – even when times are tough.
More and more people recognise and appreciate the determination of IKEA franchisees to help create a better everyday life. During the year, more than 770 million visits were made to IKEA stores around the world. And the ambition to offer home furnishing solutions that are relevant for different markets around the world