Ikea Closure

[teacake44]

Looks like the flat pack is collapsing, first closure of a UK branch. Have you ever purchased from them?

[TonyV]

unless it's something specific I need to see, I order online.

[emmie]

once, never again. I know plenty of people who have but can't see the attraction

[bednobs]

i have two words: Cinnamon swirls

[Canary42]

Yes, several times. They're a bit like Range and TKMaxx, there's some really good stuff amongst lots of dross.

But I do detest the store layouts.

[gingejbee]

So, a business with a revenue of over 40 billion Euro, 433 outlets worldwide and founded 76 years ago sells "tat", does it?
Ikea kitchens, beds and mattresses do remarkably well in Which? tests, given their low costs.

[Mamyalynne]

Their sofas wear well and are comfy too.

[jno]

love their cacao balls, and the shelving and cabinets I got from them 20-30 years ago are all doing fine.

[zebo]

I have a couple of Billys that are about 45 years old, bought in Germany, still OK in the spare room.

[teacake44]

Looking at most of the answers it appears customers where coming out with fat packs, rather than flat packs. :0)

[Bobbisox1]

Just for draw tidies of different sizes with the delightful name of Skubbs, I’m a wardrobe/ draw tidy freak :0(

[AuntPollyGrey]

//So, a business with a revenue of over 40 billion Euro, 433 outlets worldwide and founded 76 years ago sells "tat", does it? //

of course it doesn't, most people calling it 'Tat' have either never bought anything there, of feel its beneath them - bit like not admitting they shop in Aldi.

When I go its always busy especially with young families, and I've bought loads of stuff on line and its delivered quickly and probably cheaper to get than having to drive to our nearest one which is a good 80 mile round trip.