IKEA Philippines Expands Online Reach to Cagayan de Oro City
Cebu, Philippines – IKEA Expands Online Reach to Cagayan de Oro City Bringing Delivery and Assembly Services. Swedish furniture giant IKEA expands online reach across the Philippines. Good news for Filipino homemakers! IKEA is bringing its renowned furniture and interior design solutions to even more cities in the Philippines through expanded online services and delivery options.
IKEA is reaching farther without walls and now, Cagayan de Oro City, Davao, and Iloilo can shop on IKEA.ph for any product, regardless of size or weight. Delivery options include e-truck (electric truck) straight to your home, “Click & Collect” at designated collection points, and convenient assembly services.
More ways to shop, more ways to save. Check the prices and details below:
Parcel delivery: Starting at P350 for small to medium-sized items, up to 40 kg and 1.7 meters long.
Assembly: 9% of product price for most furniture, 2.5% for sofas and armchairs. Wall mounting fees apply if assembly service is not booked.
With the expansion, sustainability is still in focus. IKEA is committed to sustainable operations, partnering with Mober to use 100% electric vehicles for deliveries, reducing their environmental impact. This collaboration has already saved over 7,000 kilograms of CO2!
Why it matters? This expansion makes stylish, functional, and sustainable furniture more accessible to a wider range of Filipinos, even without physical stores in these cities. It also creates new opportunities for Filipinos to embrace contemporary and practical home décor, while boosting the local economy and supporting green logistics. IKEA Philippines is making its products more accessible by expanding online services to Davao, Cagayan de Oro, and Iloilo. Customers can now enjoy convenient delivery and assembly options, all while supporting a sustainable company committed to reducing its environmental impact.
The full suite of delivery and assembly services launches on January 15 in Iloilo and Davao, and February 1 in Cagayan de Oro City. Visit IKEA.ph for more information and start creating your dream home!
About IKEA
IKEA is a Swedish multinational conglomerate that designs and manufactures furniture, kitchen appliances, and home accessories. Founded in 1943 by Ingvar Kamprad in Småland, Sweden, IKEA is now the world’s largest furniture retailer, with over 464 stores in 63 countries.
History of IKEA
1943: Ingvar Kamprad, at the age of 17, founds IKEA in Småland, Sweden. The name IKEA is an acronym made from the founder’s initials (I.K.) and the first letters of the farm Elmtaryd (E) and the village Agunnaryd (A).
1950s: IKEA begins to produce its own furniture, focusing on flat-pack designs that are easy to transport and assemble.
1960s: IKEA opens its first stores outside of Sweden, in Norway and Denmark.
1970s: IKEA expands to North America, opening its first store in Canada in 1976.
1980s and 1990s: IKEA continues to grow rapidly, opening stores in new markets around the world.
2000s: IKEA becomes the world’s largest furniture retailer.
2010s: IKEA faces criticism for its labor practices and environmental impact. However, the company also makes efforts to become more sustainable and ethical.
Trivia about IKEA:
The name IKEA is actually an acronym that stands for “Ingvar Kamprad Elmtaryd Agunnaryd.” Ingvar Kamprad is the founder’s name, and Elmtaryd and Agunnaryd are the farm and village where he grew up.
IKEA’s mascot is a yellow and blue box. Djungelskog is one of IKEA’s mascots, and it is a yellow and blue soft toy box. IKEA stores are known for their maze-like layout, which is designed to encourage customers to browse all of the products.
IKEA stores are famously known for their layout, which often involves a winding path through different showroom sections, leading customers through various products. IKEA offers a variety of meatballs in its cafeterias, which are a popular menu item.
IKEA is well-known for its Swedish meatballs, and they are a popular menu item in the cafeterias located within IKEA stores.
Media Backlash
IKEA has faced criticism for a number of issues, including its labor practices, environmental impact, and tax avoidance. In 2012, the company was accused of using forced labor in its supply chain. In 2017, IKEA was fined by the European Union for failing to pay taxes in Luxembourg. And in 2019, the company was criticized for its deforestation practices.
Despite these controversies, IKEA remains a popular brand. The company has taken steps to address some of the criticisms it has faced, and it continues to be a major player in the global furniture market.
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