There’s something about good decor and furniture that helps transform a house into a home – it adds life, meaning and a little bit of ‘you’ into the space. With IKEA’s first store launch in Hyderabad in 2018, countless Indians were able to complete their hunt for quality home decor.
18 December 2020 onwards, residents in and around Navi Mumbai will be able to experience the same as IKEA will be opening its second Indian store. The launch was delayed by several months due to the Coronavirus pandemic. In a changing world, the outlet will be keeping safety measures and rules in mind as they open its doors to the eager public. The company stated that they will soon release the safety processes.
Apart from satisfying the needs and wants of the Indian public, IKEA aims to create a more sustainable employment situation – the company revealed, “The store in Navi Mumbai will be employing close to 1,200 coworkers out of which 50% are women. 40% of its staff are from the Navi Mumbai area and 70% of its support staff – mainly housekeeping & security are from in and around Turbhe and Ghansoli.”
Peter Betzel, CEO and Chief Sustainability Officer of IKEA also added that by 2030, IKEA will have created 6000+ jobs in Maharashtra, with 50% of those for women.
The excitement for new furniture and decor is hard to beat. We wish that your IKEA wishlist sees fulfilment this December (like a Christmas present to yourself). However, in that process, we do hope you keep in mind the COVID-19 precautions, for the safety of you and your fellow decor enthusiasts!
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