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'They're moving fast' - steel framing rises for NZ's first Ikea store
The framework for the giant store is now up to the second level of a planned three levels.

Freedom Furniture loses $9m, taps parent's support to pay debts
Red Sea terrorism disrupting supply chain, racheting up freight costs.

Who sat here? Experts debate origins of 'mystery' chairs
Uncovering the histories of household furniture.

Whalebones, bikinis and a throne: New Zealand design history in 110 chairs
New exhibition reveals curious tales of 110 chairs from NZ's history.

Ikea New Zealand makes first appointment as it gears up for store opening in 2025
New recruit had previously opened Ikea's most successful City store during the pandemic.

Govt’s $108m spend-up on office renovations and refurbishments
$14,200 for a wardrobe unit and $22,700 for a bookcase at the Ministry of Justice.

How Ikea CEO Jesper Brodin dealt with unhappy customers
Financial Times: Furniture group's CEO invested in online business as rivals circled.

Plastic fantastic: Ikea takes stake in Kiwi start-up
The move follows $15 million in seed funding.

Focus: Ikea finally on the way at Auckland’s Sylvia Park
The traditional big blue box, large-format store of 34,000sq m will sell the latest design and home furnishing at Sylvia Park. Video / NZ Herald

Jarden Brief: Bed Bath & Beyond shares go down the plughole
Bankruptcy warning gives famous homeware company the jitters.

Spending spree: Ministry purchases $4000 desks, $13,000 wardrobes
There was one picnic table but most of the new furniture was to furnish judges' chambers.

Redcurrent homeware retailer calls in liquidators
Retailer which went on Covid rent strike placed in liquidation after 25 years in business.