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April 17, 2013
Ikea president to keynote Retail Sustainability Conference

President of Ikea USA Mike Ward is scheduled to keynote this year’s Retail Sustainability Conference, which will run from Monday, Sept. 30 to Thursday, Oct. 3 in Orlando, Fla.

April 16, 2013
Ikea’s U.S. solar presence brightens

Ikea has plugged-in the solar energy system installed at its distribution center in Perryville, Md.

February 25, 2013
Ikea defends meatball content

American fans of Ikea’s Swedish meatballs can rest easy following clarification from the company regarding the origin of beef and pork found in meatballs sold at U.S. stores.

January 29, 2013
Ikea raise $12M for UNICEF

The Ikea Foundation, with the help of its customers and employees, have donated $12 million to UNICEF and Save the Children for projects that will help create opportunities for children to have access to a quality education.

January 23, 2013
Ikea FY sales up, continues remodel of Marketplace

Ikea reported that sales for its fiscal year 2012 grew by 9.5% and profits were up 8% to $4.2 billion, thanks to its model of offering low-cost, functional furniture.

October 29, 2012
Ikea commits to energy independence

The Ikea Group plans to become energy and resource independent by 2020, according to the chain’s new “People & Planet Positive” sustainability initiative.

October 22, 2012
Ikea gives former foster kids a head start

Ikea helped out young people transition out of foster care by donating 110 bags filled with Ikea products.

September 19, 2012
Ikea CEO to step down

Ikea said Monday that its CEO Mikael Ohlsson will step down effective Sept. 1, 2013, and will be succeeded by Peter Agnefjall, current country manager of Ikea Sweden.

January 27, 2012
H&M profit drops in Q4, still on track to open 275 stores

Swedish fast-fashion retailer Hennes & Mauritz reported Thursday that net profit for the fourth quarter dipped to $997.2 million from $1.1 billion in the year earlier period.

June 22, 2011
H&M profit drops 18% on high costs

Hennes & Mauritz AB reported Wednesday that net income for its 2Q dropped 18% to $673 million, from $817 million in the year-ago period.

January 21, 2011
Amazon buys European movie rental service Lovefilm

Amazon.com said Thursday it is buying Lovefilm, a European movie rental service akin to Netflix, according to a report by the Associated Press.

August 26, 2010
Gap Inc. launches dedicated European e-commerce site for Gap, Banana Republic

Gap Inc. announced that it has launched its dedicated European e-commerce site for Gap and...

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