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How IKEA Is Keeping Its Furniture Affordable

April 30, 2026·22 mininterviewbusiness
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Amid global inflation, tariffs, and energy shocks, IKEA CEO Juvencio Maestu has led a counterintuitive strategy of cutting prices—sacrificing €2 billion in revenue—to stay aligned with its mission of affordability for the 'many people.' By investing heavily in renewable energy and refinin

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Juvencio Maeztu

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Juvencio MaeztuRyan KnutsonIngvar Kamprad

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IKEAInca Group

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Business NewsEntrepreneurshipLeadershipRenewable EnergySupply ChainSustainability

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