I know this is a franchiser, but I think it's only a matter of time before we start feeling the heat as well. I'm already noticing a drop in foot traffic at my location. It's nothing drastic, but if the economy continues its downward spiral and... — read more 

Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Ikea closed its 17 shops and halted production in the country, where it was one of the largest Western employers before the war with 15,000... — read more 

I thought once I got a job here, I was set. IKEA is a great employer, I won't lie, but now that my store is closing I realize I put too much faith in it. The closing announcement came as a complete shock to me. Some of my coworkers say I was living... — read more 

Ikea Closing Upper East Side Store, Company Says After just two years, Ikea will close its small "planning studio" on Third Avenue due to low foot traffic—but another location is planned. UPPER EAST SIDE, NY — Ikea's relatively short tenure on the... — read more 

I heard a lot of good things about IKEA, including that they seldom have layoffs. I'd have to move to work there but honestly, after working at BBBY for four years, I'd be willing to do that if I knew I had a chance to get a job. This might not be... — read more 

What do you think? Are there going to be an impact here in the States. I am paid hourly and this would be horrible.

Do you think there may be some closures and layoffs in Stores/

Around 300 people are impacted by this. Any ideas if those of us working at stores should be worried as well? Furniture company IKEA is closing its only manufacturing site in the U.S., shifting the operations to Europe where it says production... — read more 

https://www.reddit.com/r/IKEA/comments/8ytdfd/just_in_case_anyones_wondering_ikea_delivery_from/ https://www.reddit.com/r/IKEA/comments/7hy9fe/ikea_delivery_really_is_terrible/... — read more 

Have there been any more news on announced IKEA layoffs? Everything went so quiet after the initial reaction...

For the impatient ones, it looks like it has finally started. Danville IKEA is laying off 90 people. At least I think this is a part of the announced layoffs... — read more 

Any ideas on when will we know if our jobs at IKEA are being affected by the reorganization (or restructuring, not even sure what they're calling it?) I love my job here and I'll be devastated if I'm among those being laid off. Hopefully we'll know... — read more 

If you lose your job in a regular store, are they going to offer you a position in a small IKEA store? Thoughts?

How many jobs is IKEA eliminating in the US? I'm thinking it shouldn't be too many...

Looks like we are in for quite a ride here at IKEA. Around 7,500 jobs will be cut as part of the restructuring. I also understand that IKEA is creating more jobs than removing, but that's not much of a comfort to those of us who are in danger of... — read more