Not just Auckland: Ikea eyes online sales at 25-35%

Not just Auckland: Ikea eyes online sales at 25-35%
Ikea revealed its opening date this morning. (Image: BusinessDesk).
Victoria Young
Global furniture giant Ikea said it is focused on being an omnichannel retailer as it today announced its Auckland opening date.The flat-pack furniture maker will open its 34,000sq m store in Auckland’s Sylvia Park three weeks before Christmas, on December 4. At the same time, the company’s website and app will be open for sales.The company has partnered with Mainfreight and NZ Post for delivery and pick-up points nationwide. It also has a 20,000sq m warehouse in Māngere to facilitate distribution.Ikea Australia & New Zeala...

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