What is there to Know about IKEA Australia?
There are over 250 IKEA retail chains around the world, and one of
the countries you can find one of these unique stores is in
Australia. IKEA Australia is extremely popular among its locals –
and you can understand why. It has the fabulous brand that makes
buying furniture more than an isolated experience – it is a journey.
If you have heard a little bit about this great retail store but
want to learn more, don’t just sit there. Read on!
IKEA Australia
IKEA Australia is one of the many offspring to
the originator of the brand, which started in Sweden in the 1940s.
The founder, Ingvar Kamprad, started the company in 1943 as a
project that would allow him to sell a few smaller items like
watches and nylon stockings. By the 1950s, however, he had grown the
company into much more than a small retail store, selling unique
styles of furniture. Over time, he realized that designing
contemporary styles with distinct, low cost materials could not only
save money for him, but his customers also. And from that idea, he
created one of the most popular home and office furnishing stores in
the world that is now serving 35 countries worldwide – and the
stores just keep coming.
With IKEA Australia having its official start
in 1981, there are now three great stores found in Brisbane,
Melbourne and Sydney. They have found great success at their
locations due to their faithful customers. And the reason they are
so faithful is because, at IKEA Australia, you can expect nothing
less than the best. Like the many other stores around the world, the
Australian retailers sell innovatively-designed home furnishing
items, including sofas and chairs, a number of accessories for the
kitchen and bathroom, office workstations, and even decorative items
for your home.
According to the company, the reason for the
success of their products is simple: they design their price tag
first. They believe in deciding on a great low price to charge their
customers for a beautiful design and then work on ways to accomplish
that price. For example, their LAMPAN lamp was designed around the
idea that they could pack the lamp inside the shade for protection –
and lower cost to you. As a result, many people enjoy the benefits
of a beautiful lamp without the pain of empty pockets. The
Australian company believes in this policy, which is why they make
it possible for you to find the best products at the lowest prices.
Great buys are not all IKEA Australia has to
offer, however. Below are some of the benefits customers receive by
shopping at one of their retails stores.
Logan Store (Brisbane)
The Logan Store in Brisbane has great options
for customers. In addition to offering great furniture, they have
unique services for those in the vicinity. As a service to
customers, the Logan Store began a bus service that will shuttle
people directly to their store every operating hour of every day.
Also, for those who become hungry for more than just furniture in
the store, this IKEA Australia location offers a great restaurant
and Swedish Food Market that has coffee, tea, biscuits, and fun
desserts.
And to follow in the tradition of the company’s
disposition toward charitable giving, the Brisbane location
dedicates money and time to UNICEF. As a special promotional offer
during the holidays, the store promoted their soft toys to customers
to purchase; and out of the profits, a portion was to be donated to
the UNICEF. The IKEA Group is known for its contributions to this
and other organizations, and this local retailer was not to be left
behind.
Homebush Bay Drive (Sydney)
The Homebush Bay Drive location loves to
entertain children, which is why they make available the Kids Club –
a great way for children to take charge of their IKEA experience.
With a free membership, a new member between the ages of 3 and 12
will receive a starter kit, which includes a coupon for a free meal
at the in-store café, a current newsletter and other goodies.
Probably the best gift of all to the petite member, however, is his
or her own Kids Club swipe card that can be worn around the neck.
When in the store, the card can be swiped in the children’s area to
win a prize. And if the child visits the store up to one month
before or on his or her birthday, a great opportunity is provided to
scan the club card for a birthday voucher for $10 off of a store
purchase.
There are other special kids events held at the
store on a regular basis; the dates and times of those events can be
found on the Homebush website or in the Kids Club newsletter.
Richmond (Melbourne)
As a part of the Richmond experience, the store
offers complete kitchen solutions for its customers. If you are
located in the area and are interested in creating great designs in
your kitchen space then you can find everything you need through the
Richmond website. You can download their kitchen planner, view
interior ranges, look at their pots and pans guide and even learn
how to measure your home space for a new kitchen.
In addition to enjoying their kitchen services,
it is important to the Richmond location that you have a great
overall experience in their store. They advise that before you visit
their store, you should plan ahead. They suggest that you visit on
one of their quieter days (Thursday or Friday) and come prepared to
shop for hours. When you enter the store you can pick up a shopping
guide, pencil, tape measure and yellow bag then be prepared to make
wise decisions that will benefit your home for years to come.
IKEA Australia may represent one of the smaller
worldwide regions for the company’s stores, but they are not lacking
in presence. By visiting on of the IKEA Australia stores, you are
guaranteed to have a great experience with a caring staff of
employees. If you’re ready to have a unique experience while buying
great furniture, they are there to help you. What more can you ask
for from a popular international retailer?
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