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IKEA Switzerland has become the first market to contract social enterprises BAND and VEBO as partners in its kitchen installation and repair services.   Both organisations employ people with disabilities as a core part of their workforce. Each installation visit pairs a licensed supervisor with a person with a disability, a model that delivers commercial-grade service while opening access to skilled trades for people who are often excluded from them.   This is the first result of the Social Enterprise Partnership Programme, developed with IKEA Social Entrepreneurship and Yunus Social Innovation. Belgium, Italy, Poland, Spain, and South Korea are next. The goal: at least one contracted social enterprise in each of our 31 markets.

A designer staycation in Sydney for $19.95 a night? 👀   To celebrate the launch of the new IKEA PS 2026 collection, IKEA Australia is opening the doors to a fully styled designer home in Camperdown - giving guests the chance to experience the collection before it officially lands in stores.   As Patricia Routledge (she / her / hers), Head of Communications at IKEA Australia and New Zealand, puts it: ''At a time when a long weekend away can easily cost hundreds, the initiative is a playful reminder that great design and inspiring life at home experiences should be accessible to the many.''   More on this story in the comments section below.    #LifeAtHome #Design #AffordableLiving #RetailInnovation #Australia

Meatball flavoured lollipops have hit the first IKEA stores. Last weekend, IKEA Germany kicked off the global rollout: over 100,000+ tastings, 7 stores, one unexpected flavour 🍭 All part of a 1 million sampling experience across 24 markets and 300+ stores worldwide. More countries coming in June. Dare to taste it? #IKEAGermany #Rollout #ChupaChups

What makes a global brand like IKEA show up in a place like 'Welcome to Bloxburg' on Roblox, and do it in a way that feels meaningful, not forced?💙 Dani Hooper sits with Sara Vestberg Ryman, the IKEA leader behind the initiative, about what it takes to meet younger generations where they are. Full listen👇

What inspired IKEA to enter "Welcome to Bloxburg" on Roblox? In the latest episode of Screw It, Sara Vestberg Ryman, our Global Furnishing Direction Leader, explores how IKEA is testing new ways to show up in games and digital spaces where younger generations are already playing, creating and imagining life at home.🏠 Curious to hear more? listen here🎧 https://lnkd.in/eegw5pxa  #Gaming #DigitalSpaces #Customers #GenZ #Digitalisation #LifeAtHome

Not every flatpack comes with assembly instructions. Some come with wedding vows. 💙💛 On 27 June, IKEA Retail Sweden will invite couples to say “I do” in five IKEA stores across the country, transforming everyday spaces into places for lifelong memories. We believe that togetherness begins when we open our hearts and say yes: to love, to community and to celebrating life’s moments together. The weddings will take place in Malmö, Linköping, Jönköping, Uddevalla and Karlstad, where couples will be able to marry in a unique IKEA setting, celebrate with loved ones and enjoy a summer meal together after the ceremony. Because home is not only about the place we live, but also about the people we share life with. More on the story in comments section below.👇 #LifeAtHome #Togetherness #Weddings #Celebrations

Not every need for support is visible. 🌻 That’s why IKEA Finland is introducing the internationally recognised Hidden Disabilities Sunflower programme, giving customers a discreet way to show that they may need a little more time, understanding or assistance during their visit. The sunflower symbol is voluntary and free to use, helping make non-visible disabilities more visible, on the customer’s own terms. IKEA co-workers in Finland will be trained to recognise the symbol and support customers in a calm, respectful and individual way. It’s one more step towards making the IKEA experience more accessible, whether online, in-store or in every customer meeting. Read the full story below.👇🏽 #IKEA #IKEAFinland #Accessibility #Inclusion #Finland

Who knew flatpack furniture could become a competitive sport? At this year’s recent Grand Designs Live event in the UK, the Flatpack World Championships, where participants race against the clock to assemble flatpack furniture, highlighted that IKEA products are about more than assembly, they're smart design in action.  Watching participants race against the clock to build IKEA products from the iconic BILLY bookcase to bedside tables, was both entertaining and a reminder of something central to Democratic Design: creating products that are functional, accessible, and made for the many people. And for many of us, it was also a familiar reminder that building furniture together can be a test of patience, teamwork… and who’s really following the instructions. 😉 #LifeAtHome #HomeFurnishing #Innovation #GrandDesignsLive #FlatpackWorldChampionships #UK Check out the event! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ekbHEpS3

🌍Around the World with IKEA - buckle up! Milan showed us that when design meets food, magic (and maybe a few crumbs) happens. IKEA Canada and Spain invited us to marvel at the new IKEA PS collection - bold enough to make your living room blush. IKEA US politely informed us that the red carpet is sooo last year. And IKEA France? They found the perfect picnic spot… and yes, we’re all invited.

Creating a better everyday life for the many people includes creating a culture where people feel safe to be themselves and have equal opportunities. This International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), we’re highlighting how IKEA markets are supporting LGBT+ communities in ways that reflect local needs, from partnerships to community initiatives that help create more inclusive spaces. Explore a few examples from Canada, Germany and Japan below. #IKEA #MakeRoomForLove #IDAHOBIT #BetterTogether