IKEA
# ikea - Wednesday 17 April, 2013
Ikea may still sell horsemeat tainted meatballs
The meatballs would only be sold or given away in Sweden, however. The company has said that Ikea stores in other countries would have to follow local rules and regulations.
# ikea - Saturday 6 April, 2013
IKEA pulls 18,000 moose lasagnes over mislabelling worries
Traces of pork were found in the meal.
# ikea - Wednesday 6 March, 2013
Wiener sausages back for sale in IKEA
The sausages were removed from sale due to precautionary DNA tests for horsemeat.
# ikea - Tuesday 5 March, 2013
Ikea investigating faecal bacteria found in almond cake
“These cakes never reached our stores,” a spokesperson for the Swedish furniture giant said, adding that the brand of cakes has not been withdrawn from stores.
# ikea - Wednesday 27 February, 2013
The 5 at 5: Wednesday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
Ikea withdraws Wiener sausages as they await horsemeat DNA tests
It comes just two days after the Swedish furniture giant pulled meatballs from shelves after horse DNA was found.
# ikea - Monday 25 February, 2013
Ikea pulls meatballs from European countries after horsemeat tests
The meatballs have been withdrawn from at least 15 countries, including Ireland, after traces of horse DNA were found in one of three tests.
# ikea - Thursday 20 December, 2012
Ikea Monkey’s owner mounts protest to get him back
Is he cold without his coat?
# ikea - Monday 10 December, 2012
Is this what happened to the Ikea monkey (aka Carl?)
Cannot handle his sad face. At all.
Monkey found at Ikea… wearing nice warm coat and nappy
It was described as a “smart monkey”.
# ikea - Saturday 1 September, 2012
Column: Here’s why I directed an opera about IKEA flatpack furniture
Building flatpack furniture is nothing if not dramatic, writes Conor Hanratty – which is why opera suits it perfectly.
# ikea - Wednesday 22 August, 2012
Ikea to build a new district in German city
The mini-city will have shops, flats and office space for thousands of people.
# ikea - Wednesday 15 August, 2012
Ikea plans new budget hotel chain across Europe
The furniture maker is looking to get its products into hotels and student residences. What better way than to build your own?
# ikea - Tuesday 24 July, 2012
IKEA starts serving beer
But not in the Republic of Ireland, sadly. Who’s for a trip to Belfast?
# ikea - Sunday 22 April, 2012
Shoppers evacuated from Dublin’s IKEA
IKEA said a “technical issue” caused management to evacuate Sunday afternoon shoppers from the store in Ballymun today.
# ikea - Wednesday 18 April, 2012
Introducing… IKEA TV
The flatpack furniture retailer is planning to start selling technology alongside self-assembly furniture.
# ikea - Monday 19 March, 2012
The burning question*: DIY shops on bank holidays – heaven or hell?
This and every Monday, let TheJournal.ie distract you from the ‘serious’ news with one of life’s REAL dilemmas. (*not really)
# ikea - Friday 16 March, 2012
Ikea France accused of hiring detectives to spy on complaining customers
Ikea has been accused of hiring detectives to spy on customers in France who lodged complaints about service and product quality.
# ikea - Friday 20 January, 2012
The 5 at 5: Friday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
IKEA group profits hit €2.9 billion
The international flatpack retailer says sales rose almost 7 per cent during its 2011 financial year.
# ikea - Saturday 14 January, 2012
IKEA has built an apartment in the middle of a Paris Metro station
Oh, and five people are LIVING in it.
# ikea - Thursday 5 January, 2012
IKEA issues immediate recall of children’s high chair belt
The furniture chain says that the belt on some of its Antilop high chairs can open unexpectedly.
# ikea - Monday 2 January, 2012
The Daily Fix: Bank Holiday Monday
In tonight’s Fix: Protesters take over Nama building, fire at a Dublin church, and should we be flying the Union Jack?
Angry Belgians take action over Ikea’s cheap meatballs
Restaurant owners believe Ikea’s low prices are undermining their own businesses – so they have begun bussing homeless people in for dinner.
# ikea - Monday 26 December, 2011
When do the post-Christmas sales start?
Many retailers have once more chosen to open their doors on St. Stephens Day. TheJournal.ie has a roundup of dates and times of the post-Christmas sales.
# ikea - Friday 18 November, 2011
Budget leaks: the hypermarket could be on its way to Ireland Exclusive
According to leaked documents seen by TheJournal.ie, the Government has agreed to make changes to the retail size caps which could allow for Wal-mart and Costco to set up shop here.
# ikea - Tuesday 1 November, 2011
IKEA issues immediate recall of mirror door wardrobe
Customers who bought the PAX wardrobe with AURLAND mirror doors should contact IKEA’s customer service for a free replacement door.
# ikea - Thursday 6 October, 2011
IKEA recalls children’s folding tent over injury risk
BUSA folding tent should be immediately taken away from children and returned to the store, according to IKEA.
# ikea - Friday 23 September, 2011
IKEA recalls ‘hazardous’ wardrobe
IKEA has recalled a wardrobe with a sliding glass door over fears that the heavy mirror could fall and break.
# ikea - Tuesday 6 September, 2011
Take 5: Tuesday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.
IKEA ‘used Stasi prisoners for slave labour’ – German report
Broadcaster WDR says documents from Stasi archives show ‘deep cooperation’ between IKEA and the East German government.
# ikea - Wednesday 8 June, 2011
Holy Flatpacks! We spend €2m a week in Ikea
Swedish bosses described the first full year of trading in Ireland as ‘difficult’ but the Ballymun store is still among the most profitable in Europe.
The 9 at 9: Wednesday
Nine things you need to know by 9am: Irish people’s €2 million flatpack habit; what NOT to say to a Leaving Cert student and the royal newlyweds’ starter home hell.
# ikea - Monday 6 June, 2011
IKEA looking to recruit for 32 new jobs in Dublin
The Swedish company is recruiting for its store in Ballymun with employees able to avail of a 15 per cent discount on those shelves and wardrobes they might need.
# ikea - Thursday 3 March, 2011
Exploding coffee pots recalled by IKEA
Fragile glass has caused 12 burns and one laceration injury.
# ikea - Tuesday 18 January, 2011
IKEA recalls glass mug over safety fears
The home products company has recalled a glass mug after complains and reports of injury.
























































