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The exodus of western brands could fuel opposition to Vladimir Putin or simply deepen nationalist anger at the west
Industry hit hard by shipping and supply problems as transport costs soar because of size of items
Self-isolating workers who decline a Covid jab will receive as little as £96.35 a week
Retailer credited for its environmental work but still faces problems in supply chains
Ikea, an early champion of the culture of disposability, has announced a new sustainable policy
World’s largest furniture group says disruptions mean next year will be ‘more difficult’ than 2021
Furniture group hails £378m purchase as long-term vote of confidence in UK retail
Pledge by nine companies is biggest step yet to decarbonise ocean shipping
World’s largest furniture retailer faces supply chain struggles but pandemic has shifted sales online
Ikea’s furniture supply shortages encapsulate broader logistic crunch and its attendant economic perils
Each to provide $500m of risk capital to attract further funding for small-scale projects in poorer countries
Retailer used private detectives and ‘fraudulent methods’ to find out about workers and job applicants
Flat-pack pioneer says it is a misconception that its furniture is disposable
Retailer blends Scandinavian design with local flavour in attempt to win over country’s shoppers
For three decades, much of retail has been led by numbers people who squashed creatives
Flat-pack retailer axes what was once world’s most-printed book as shoppers move online
World’s largest furniture retailer steps up production to meet demand for home improvements
World’s largest furniture retailer rolls out a series of experiments that could uproot its business model
Our nostalgic urges are understandable but often misplaced
Swedish group will focus openings on smaller formats and in city centres
World’s largest furniture retailer suffers less than expected after reopening stores
The Swedish furniture retailer is back in service for London’s insecure young renters
From classic midcentury armchairs to a Verner Panton “flop”, there’s much more to the Swedish interiors giant than Billy bookcases
Furniture retailer ‘tests’ selling to consumers on ecommerce group’s consumer platform Tmall
Furniture retailer plots broad overhaul to counter climate impact
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