Post by Jon Abrahamsson Ring

IKEA is one brand, but many companies from all around the world. This week is one of those opportunities where we come together - for IKEA Retail Development Days. On Monday, Jesper Brodin and I had the opportunity to welcome colleagues from several franchisees as well as Inter IKEA Group colleagues from Retail Concept, Range, Supply and Retail Baltics. Together we’re exploring both the challenges we face today and the opportunities we want to capture as we continue to develop the IKEA brand and business. Across the system, we share one ambition: to create a better everyday life for the many people by offering a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at prices most people can afford. That means always being close to our customers, staying relevant in a fast-changing retail environment, and strengthening our unique IKEA identity at every touchpoint. A big thank you to Jesper and the whole team at Ingka Group for hosting us with such warmth and professionalism. And thank you the other franchisees who joined – your curiosity, collaboration and commitment to the future of IKEA is truly inspiring. Better together. 💙💛 #IKEA #FranchiseSystem #RetailDevelopment #OneIKEA #BetterEverydayLife