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Driving innovation: exploring self‑driving deliveries What if waiting less didn’t mean working faster, but working smarter? We’re exploring how new technology can help improve everyday life for customers and co‑workers. In China, we tested self‑driving electric vehicles to move customer orders between units and support in‑store replenishment. Since the start of the pilot, the vehicles have successfully travelled nearly 75,600 km, cutting self‑pick‑up waiting times from six hours to two and reducing transportation costs by more than 50%. Based on these results, Ingka Group has permanently adopted the solution in IKEA Hefei. The learnings are now helping us explore where this technology could add value next, and autonomous customer deliveries are also being trialled in China. Each vehicle operates autonomously within approved areas and is monitored remotely by a human operator to ensure safe navigation. We’re still early on this journey, but innovations like this help us build more efficient, flexible and affordable retail operations, always guided by our vision to create a better everyday life for the many people.

Happy Fat... February (that’s what happens when you have a Semla on top of unlimited pineapple tarts and CNY goodies) 🤭. Thanks #IKEASingapore for bringing a piece of Sweden to our sunny Singapore!

Safer digital marketing for every child — new toolkit with UNICEF We consider that children are the most important people in the world. They are our key stakeholders — family members of coworkers, users of our products, and the next generation of coworkers and leaders. That is why we partner with UNICEF to learn, improve, and help drive wider adoption of children’s rights in everyday business practice. Children are part of our everyday lives — at home, in our workspaces, and in the communities we serve. They use the same digital platforms we do, and we have a responsibility to ensure we respect children’s rights and well-being in the digital space. That’s why this toolkit matters. It helps us ask the right questions, challenge old habits, and design a digital environment where children are protected, and their rights always come first. In practice, the Digital Marketing Toolkit supports actions like: • Avoiding unintended targeting of minors • Making creative choices that are safe, inclusive and respectful • Ensuring no child’s data is collected or used for marketing • Choosing partners and platforms that uphold strong child rights standards • Embedding child rights checkpoints into daily marketing workflows We want to treat children in the digital space with the same responsibility and care as we do in physical spaces. And this toolkit is only the beginning. The next step is to raise awareness, share what we learn across the industry, and encourage others to start using the toolkit — so that protecting children’s rights becomes a natural part of everyday digital marketing. A safer digital future for children is possible, and it starts with the choices we make today. Want to dive deeper? Read more about our view on children's rights in the first comment.

Say hej to our newest co-worker: Tiny Chef! From his tree-stump home, Chef’s goal is to teach friends young and old the joys of plant-based cooking, and we thought, who better to help serve up our new falafel balls? By inviting Tiny Chef into our kitchen, we’re inspiring more people to explore plant-rich cooking and move towards healthier and more sustainable lifestyles. More in the first comment! *Availability of the new falafel balls may vary by country - check with your local IKEA for more details.

We sent six IKEA Talents co-workers cooking finalists to Sweden! After lots of cooking, quizzes, greetings from home, cheers and happy tears, and we have the jury's verdict! Congratulations to Fatin Badrul Hisham and Nurul Fatihah Binti Rosli from Malaysia with their delicious dish - stuffed fried tofu with soy sauce sambal. #IKEATalents

Making each bite a delicious opportunity 🧆 We have an ambitious target: to develop a food range that is both delicious and delightful to our senses, and to create a wide offering of plant-rich foods. That’s why we’re taking a more holistic approach to food - from responsible sourcing of ingredients to transportation and production, as well as inspiring people to choose meals where adding more plants feels natural and not a compromise. From the kitchen, our food development teams have been focusing on creating more plant-rich meals, from our iconic HUVUDROLL plant balls to a falafel dish, vegetable sausages, tomato and mushroom soups, and much more. Discover what else is cooking in the first comment. Note: A plant-rich dish means that at least 75% of the ingredients (by weight) come from plants, such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and plant-based proteins.

Say hej to GREJSIMOJS – where play meets everyday life We know play is serious business. Research shows it’s essential for all of us, kids and adults, yet it often slips through the cracks of everyday routines. That’s why we’re bringing play back into the home with GREJSIMOJS: a new collection featuring a cactus hanger, a giraffe lamp, a storage cat, and 30 more products that blend function with fun. Each item is designed to spark creativity, encourage imagination, and make daily life a little more joyful. Our ambition is to design products that inspire different kinds of play – for all ages, preferences, and homes, says Karin Blindh Pedersen. It’s not just about looking playful. The magic happens when something is loved by both kids and adults – even if for different reasons. GREJSIMOJS is just the beginning. This launch marks our first step toward homes that aren’t only functional, but filled with possibilities for play. Because we truly believe play belongs everywhere. Ready to play? Discover GREJSIMOJS via the link in the first comment.

🌍 Croissance et responsabilité : un équilibre possible. Depuis 2016, IKEA a réussi à conjuguer +24 % de croissance avec une réduction de 30 % de notre empreinte carbone.   Dans ce podcast, Jesper Brodin, CEO d’Ingka Group, revient sur ses 30 années au sein d’IKEA, une période marquée par des transformations majeures dans le secteur de la distribution : digitalisation, évolutions logistiques, et l’intégration essentielle la durabilité au cœur du modèle économique.   Il partage sa vision d’un leadership responsable, d’une innovation durable et des changements nécessaires pour relever les défis environnementaux et sociétaux.   Un échange inspirant qui illustre notre conviction : performance et impact positif peuvent aller de pair.   👉 Écoutez l’épisode ici : https://lnkd.in/edcV87ib Jesper Brodin Johan Laurell Matthieu Stefani Génération Do It Yourself   #LeadershipResponsable #Durabilité #Innovation #RetailTransformation #IKEA

A shared path forward to create a positive change 🫶 We’re refreshing MÄVINN with a seasonal touch - adding 16 new exciting products crafted from natural materials, featuring stripes together with green and yellow accents and a bold floral print. True to its roots, MÄVINN is a collection made entirely by social business partners, reinforcing our commitment to handcraftsmanship and sustainable livelihoods. Every basket, rug, lampshade, and cushion cover represents more than design — it supports artisans’ heritage, creates financial independence, strengthens resilience, and opens doors to better opportunities for generations to come. The refreshed drop will be available starting in January. Please check with your local IKEA for more information.

Vi i IKEA er så stolte av varehussjef ved IKEA Åsane, Thea Witzø Johannessen😍 Thea vant førsteplassen og tittelen "Årets ledertalent 2025" i E24.no kåring av Ledertalentene 2025🏆 Thea er 27 år, og den yngste varehussjefen i IKEA Norges historie. Hun hadde sin første jobb i IKEA som 18-åring og i dag leder hun 350 medarbeidere ved IKEA Åsane. Juryen skriver blant annet i sin begrunnelse «Tross sin unge alder utviser hun en utrolig modenhet i sitt lederskap, og skaper sterke relasjoner gjennom tydelig og ærlig kommunikasjon» Det er vi helt enige i💫 Gratulerer også til Nora Johanne Sørsdahl og Navneet Grewal Bajwa og til alle kategorivinnerne🚀 #ledertalentene #E24 #IKEANorge John Kristian Sørensen Monica Bogstad Reza Shomali https://lnkd.in/eDdC5tCP