IKEA - it's unlike any other furniture store in the world. How did IKEA start? What's unique about IKEA stores?  Read about how a young man named Ingvar Kamprad began the largest furniture store in the world and became one of the richest men in the world.  Learn more about The IKEA Way, IKEA culture, and the unique 'automatic selling' philosophy that sets this store apart from its competitors. 

IKEA History

Where and when did IKEA start?  What does IKEA stand for?  Who founded IKEA?  Find out all about the history of IKEA and the timeline of the store's development in this article. Click here to learn all about the history of IKEA.

IKEA Corporate Structure

IKEA's complicated corporate structure is believed to be designed to protect the Kamprad family from taxes and to avoid the possibility of a takeover of IKEA. Though Ingvar Kamprad, the founder of IKEA, is often cited as one of the wealthiest men in the world, Kamprad does not technically own IKEA. Read on to find out all about IKEA's corporate structure.  Click here to read more about the IKEA Corporate Structure.

IKEA Online

IKEA's website provides access to product information, stock availability, an online catalog and customer service through Ask Anna, IKEA's customer service web bot.  Learn about IKEA's website history and IKEA online, including IKEA's Home Shopping - IKEA Direct. Click here to read more about IKEA Online