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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

From Business ETC Contamination

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reached our stores,” a spokesperson for the Swedish furniture giant said, adding that the brand of cakes has not been withdrawn from stores.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The meatballs have been withdrawn from at least 15 countries, including Ireland, after traces of horse DNA were found in one of three tests.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

From The Daily Edge Ikea Monkey

# ikea - Monday 10 December, 2012

From The Daily Edge Ikea Monkey

Is this what happened to the Ikea monkey (aka Carl?)

Cannot handle his sad face. At all.

From The Daily Edge Monkey Business

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

From Business ETC Swedish House Mafia

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

From The Daily Edge Ikea Beer This post contains images

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

From Business ETC Flatpack TV

Introducing… IKEA TV

The flatpack furniture retailer is planning to start selling technology alongside self-assembly furniture.

# ikea - Monday 19 March, 2012

Dilemma This post contains a poll

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…

From Business ETC IKEA

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

From The Daily Edge Big Brother This post contains images

# 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?

From The Daily Edge Meatball Madness

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

Black Monday? This post contains videos

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

From Business ETC IKEA

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

From Business ETC Recall

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.

9 At 9 This post contains videos

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

From Business ETC Jobswatch

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.

# ikea - Sunday 17 October, 2010

From The Daily Edge Meow! This post contains videos

Video parodies IKEA cat ad

“At the end of the day, the store was returned to normal, so the hairy furniture could be sold to suckers like you.”