Company: Ikea
Industry: Retail
Description: IKEA, founded in 1943 by Ingvar Kamprad in Sweden as a mail-order business, revolutionized affordable, flat-pack furniture design. Headquartered in Delft, Netherlands, the company operates 483 stores across 63 countries as of April 2025, with expansions into Chile (2022), Colombia (2023), and upcoming sites in Peru and India (Gurugram and Noida by 2025). Acquired TaskRabbit in 2017 and Geomagical Labs in 2020, IKEA drives growth through innovative services and AI-enhanced retail experiences.
Employing approximately 211,000 co-workers worldwide, IKEA champions an inclusive culture, featuring diverse representations in campaigns (e.g., LGBTQ+ couples, transgender models) and suspending ads on non-inclusive platforms. Financially strong, it reported €45.1 billion in revenue for fiscal 2024, signaling stability amid sustainability commitments like €2.8 billion in renewable energy by 2030 and 99.5% recycled/FSC-certified wood usage.
Job seekers can explore roles in retail (sales associates, store managers), design and product development (furniture innovators), logistics and supply chain (warehouse, distribution), customer service, IT/digital (e-commerce, AI), and corporate functions like finance, HR, and sustainability. Benefits include professional growth, work-life balance, and global opportunities. (according to Wikipedia and the company).
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