IKEA will start selling this for the first time
This major furniture retailer seeks to exploit a new market.
WhenIt's about buying homes at homeMany of us end up more than we need. By redecorating, rethinking or renovating, the owners are often left with antique furniture that are no longer used. As a general rule, these undesirable items remain stored or found in landfills. But a large furniture retailer aims to stop this. IKEA recently announced that it would start buying and selling used furniture for the first time. Read more about the new program and for other recent retail news, you may have missed, discover whatWalmart will finally start selling in the 50 states.
IKEA will launch the redemption initiative in stores Throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland of November 27, where consumers can return their old IKEA furniture so that the retailer will then be able to review the stores. According to the company, this program is part of their goal of becoming "a fully circular and climate business by 2030."
"With the launch of the purchase, we give a second life to many other IKEA products and creating easier and affordable solutions tohelp people live more sustainably, "Peter Jelkeby, retail head of country for IKEA in U.K. And Ireland, stated in a statement.
Many previously purchased items purchased from the IKEA-including buffets, libraries, shelves, small tables, dining tables, desk drawers and offices, as well as chairs and stools without padding - can All returned after customers record an online request. The only capture is that they must be returned completely assembled.
When returning old furniture with the new program,Customers will receive IKEA coupons without expiration date. However, the value of this voucher will depend on the state of the article they sell. If an element is "like new", without scratches, customers will receive a 50% discount on the initial price. But if it is only "very good", with minor scratches, customers will get 40% and if it is "well used", with several scratches, they will get 30%.
"IKEA's vision has always been to create a better daily life for many people, which now means making life easier and affordable for everyone", "Hege Sæbjørnsen, responsible for the sustainability of countries for IKEA in U.K. And Ireland, stated in a statement. "Currently, 45% of the total global carbon emissions comes from the way the world produces and uses daily products. Thus, the back represents an opportunity to treat non-sustainable consumption and its impact on climate change."
IKEA is not, however, the only store that changes the game, however. The retail trade is constantly evolving to follow a market more and more competitive. To see what other changes have made businesses recently, keep reading. And for retail items, you will not be able to find soon,Apple does not sell this beloved product.
1 Walmart changes its store design.
Walmart announced on September 30 that societyredesign its stores adopt a "new look and focus on aNumerically activated business experience, "Executive Vice President of Walmart and Chief Customer ManagerJaney Whitesidesaid in a statement. The design will be launched at 200Walmart SuperCenter Locations At the end of the fiscal year, and will hit 1,000 stores by the end of the next year. And for more Walmart news,Walmart has an exciting new surprise for these 6 states.
2 The target brings back a famous brand for a holiday collaboration.
Target recently announced that it was teaming up with a famous FAO Schwarz luxury toy retailerFree a collection of exclusive toys of 70 pieces, which will be available at all national target stores, on the online store of the target and the FAO Schwarz flagship store in New York on October 25. This collaboration can help bring FAO Schwarz to its former glory, such as theThe company went bankrupt and closed its doors in 2015before being resurrected in 2018. And for more targets,Target has just announced enormous sales from this exact date.
3 Dollar General opens a new business.
Known to be a beloved reduction chain, the General Dollar recently announced that it expanded its business model to help consumers save in other areas. The companywill open a new offshoot store called Popshelf, who will sellHome cleaning supplies, health and beauty products, home decoration, seasonal items and party and entertaining supplies, among other offers. And for more development, read everything aboutNew Dollar General Shopping Experience.
4 Amazon creates a new way that customers can pay for their articles.
A simple wave will also allow customers to buy items at Amazon and Mortar Amazon Go Stores. Use of revolutionary biometric technology, the new Amazon device a give customers a Quick and contactless way to shop in person . The machine requires only if you insert your credit card once, then hover over the sensor to register. After that, all you have to do is put up your hand on a scanner when you visit an Amazon Go Store to make your purchase. And for more information up to date, Sign up for our daily newsletter .