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IKEA: 800 jobs cut

March 20, 2026SERetailIKEA

IKEA's parent company Ingka announced plans to cut 800 office-based jobs primarily in Sweden and the Netherlands as part of organizational streamlining efforts. The furniture retailer cited the need for increased speed and agility in decision-making amid challenging retail conditions. CEO Juvencio Maeztu stated the restructuring would enable faster decision-making and help reduce costs to bring down customer prices.

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Primaryhr.economictimes.indiatimes.comMarch 20, 2026

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