Ikea starts opening second-hand stores
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Ikea is to open its second second-hand furniture store in its home country, Sweden, expanding its commitment to the circular economy concept.
The store, located in the ReTuna shopping mall in Eskilstuna, will stock used Ikea furniture bought back from customers, repaired and refurbished, giving old Ikea furniture a second life instead of ending up at recycling stations or in a landfill.
The new outlet is scheduled to launch later this year, with the launch billed as part of Ikea’s strategy to become a fully circular business by 2030.
“By testing new ideas, we take another step towards our goal of becoming completely circular and making it easier for more people to live a life within the planet’s boundaries,” the company said in a statement. “Our second-hand service is one of several examples of our sustainability work.”
The second-hand concept was piloted in the UK last year together with a textile recycling scheme. In Sweden, the former is now available in all stores except one in Stockholm.
Last year, the home furnishing giant launched a subscription program in some regions, allowing customers to rent home furniture.
Questions & Answers
Q.Where is Ikea opening its second second-hand furniture store?
Where is Ikea opening its second second-hand furniture store?
The new second-hand store will be located in the ReTuna shopping mall in Eskilstuna, Sweden. This expands Ikea's commitment to the circular economy within its home country.
Q.What is the primary aim of these second-hand stores?
What is the primary aim of these second-hand stores?
The stores aim to give old Ikea furniture a second life by repairing and refurbishing items bought back from customers. This prevents furniture from ending up in recycling stations or landfill.
Q.When does Ikea plan to become a fully circular business?
When does Ikea plan to become a fully circular business?
Ikea has set a strategic goal to become a fully circular business by 2030. The launch of new second-hand stores is considered part of achieving this ambition.
Q.Have second-hand concepts been trialled in other countries?
Have second-hand concepts been trialled in other countries?
Yes, a second-hand concept was piloted in the UK last year. In Sweden, the second-hand service is now available in all stores except for one location in Stockholm.
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