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2009

Help children around the world gain access to education.

27-10-2009

Corporate News

[National] Burlington ON – For many children around the world, $1 is a fortune. It can help them gain access to an education and lead to a better life.

IKEA Canada Recognized as the Best Home Furniture Store

26-10-2009

Corporate News

[National] Burlington, Ontario - IKEA Canada has been recognized as the best furniture store by the readers of two major Toronto publications, NOW and Today Daily News.

IKEA Group sales increased, IKEA Canada gains market share

23-09-2009

Corporate News

[International] Burlington ON – Despite the challenging economic situation in the world, fiscal year 2009 was a good year for the IKEA Group. The Group opened 15 new IKEA stores and entered its 25th market, with the new IKEA store in Dublin, Ireland.

IKEA Canada Goes Bagless Tomorrow

29-06-2009

Sustainability News

[National] Burlington, Ontario - A reminder that starting July 1st, IKEA Canada will no longer offer plastic bags at its 11 Canadian retail stores.

Anders Dahlvig wins the Oslo Business for Peace Award

13-05-2009

Corporate News

[International] Sweden – Anders Dahlvig, President and CEO, IKEA Group has been awarded the first annual Oslo Business for Peace Award. The award was given in Oslo, Norway on May 14, 2009.

IKEA Canada Named as One of Canada's Greenest Employers

15-04-2009

Sustainability News

[National] Burlington ON – As part of Canada’s top 100 Employer competition, Mediacorp Canada Inc. has named IKEA Canada as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers. IKEA is the only retailer to be honoured with this title.

IKEA Canada To Ban Plastic Bags

13-04-2009

Sustainability News

[National] Burlington ON – In October 2007 IKEA Canada introduced its “Bag the Bag” program with an aim of reducing plastic bag consumption by 50%, from 25 million to 12.5 million bags in the first year.

Join IKEA by Making Every Hour Earth Hour

22-03-2009

Sustainability News

[National] Burlington ON – IKEA has made a global commitment to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases associated with its use of electricity and energy in their business.

IKEA Social Initiative breaks fundraising record for UNICEF and Save the Children

25-02-2009

Corporate News

[National] Burlington ON – Over $8.6 million CAD raised in 2008 campaign. Since 2003 IKEA has been raising funds annually for UNICEF and Save the Children through sales of IKEA soft toys.

IKEA Social Initiative Adds $48 million to UNICEF's Child Health and Survival programme

23-02-2009

Corporate News

[International] Burlington ON – IKEA, through its corporate philanthropy arm, IKEA Social Initiative, is further expanding its support for children with a $48 million donation for UNICEF programmes in India.

IKEA Canada Survey Finds Canadians Are Still Investing in Kitchen Renovations

04-02-2009

Corporate News

[National] Burlington ON – This week, IKEA Canada conducted a survey of Canadian homeowners to gauge consumer attitudes toward the new Home Renovation Tax Credit (HRTC).According to the findings, 73% of Canadian homeowners believe that the HRTC will positively impact the economy.

IKEA Canada Invests Heavily in Expansion Across Canada As New Tax Credit on Home Improvements Announced

02-02-2009

Expansion Plans

[National] Burlington ON – In the proposed Federal budget, Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty has promised Canadians a tax credit on home improvement projects in order to stimulate the economy.

The IKEA Way on Environmentally Responsible Retailing

21-01-2009

Sustainability News

[National] Burlington ON – IKEA Canada supports the announcement made today by Stewardship Ontario, that they are partnering with other major retailers to take responsibility for recycling programs of their products. IKEA has been an industry leader in this initiative for almost a decade.

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