Tuesday, 3. September 2002

Ikea: At a Glance


Founded: 1943. World headquarters: Almhult, Sweden. Business: Manufacturer and retailer of home furnishings and accessories. Fiscal 2001 sales: $9.6 billion ($1.6 billion in North America). Employees: 65,000 (8,000 in North America). Stores: 165 in 31 countries. Largest markets, by sales: Germany, United States, United Kingdom, France and Sweden. North American headquarters: Plymouth Meeting. U.S. stores: 16, from New York to California. First U.S. store: Opened in 1985 in Plymouth Meeting.

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