Ikea cuts 850 jobs to simplify global operations

Swedish furniture giant Ikea announced on Monday, May 18, the elimination of 850 positions worldwide.

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This workforce reduction is part of the group's organizational streamlining plan.

The measure will affect multiple regions and hierarchical levels of the multinational company.

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