About IKEA

What is the IKEA Group?

We are a values-driven company with a passion for life at home.

We create each and every one of our products with a view to improving homes. The IKEA Group has 315 stores across 27 countries.

Can I distribute IKEA products?

The IKEA experience is more than the sum of its products, it is a retail sales concept and for that concept to work, all aspects must be under control. Therefore, IKEA products are only sold in IKEA stores franchised by Inter IKEA Systems B.V.

How can I become a franchise holder?

IKEA products are only sold in stores operating under the IKEA store system, meaning those franchised by Inter IKEA Systems B.V. from the Netherlands. Inter IKEA Systems grants franchises as part of a detailed expansion plan. Applicants are carefully screened and evaluated, and franchises are awarded only to companies and/or individuals that have strong financial backing and proven experience in the retail trade.

What is the IKEA business idea?

The IKEA business idea is: "To offer a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low, that as many people as possible will be able to afford them".

How can I find job openings at IKEA?

If you are outgoing, dedicated, committed to customer service and interested in working as part of a team, please contact your nearest IKEA store to view the vacancies there. You can also view job openings at your local store by heading to the jobs section of our website. 

How does IKEA tackle environmental issues?

We work to "create a better everyday life for the many people". That includes doing all that we can to create a world that takes better care of the environment. 

Where are IKEA products manufactured?

IKEA has more than 1,200 furniture suppliers worldwide, along with 100 food suppliers and 275 transport suppliers. There are 5 countries that supply the majority of products and services to IKEA: China, Poland, Italy, Germany and Sweden. The profile of our well-designed, high-quality range is distinctly Swedish/Scandinavian. The low price is literally built into the production process and our flat packs enable streamlined distribution and self-service so that customers can take their products home straight away.