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Kmart is taking on IKEA with a new furniture showroom concept.

Why Kmart is opening up a furniture showroom and taking on IKEA

The retail giant behind Kmart is pushing further into the furniture market with its first physical trial store, as it eyes a lucrative market.

  • Millie Muroi

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IKEA has reversed its famous 365-day returns policy

IKEA winds back its famous 365-day refund policy

The Swedish furniture giant’s refund policy has been wound back to 60 days for Australian consumers to “minimise misuse”.

  • Jessica Yun
Jason Mumford at this vintage furniture store at Mitchell Road Antiques with a number of Vintage IKEA item which have become one of the most coveted types of furniture for collectors.

Jason’s vintage sofa can cost up to $7000. He found it in a pile of rubbish

Vintage IKEA has become highly sought-after by collectors who are fetching thousands for pieces from the Swedish mega-brand.

  • Courtney Thompson
The Qantas breach, which occurred on June 30, exposed customer names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses and frequent flyer information, though no credit card details or passport numbers were compromised. Qantas has obtained an injunction from the NSW Supreme Court limiting public disclosure of affected customer details.

Salesforce defends security practices after Qantas hack

Hackers used AI-powered voice phishing to trick employees into granting them database access.

  • David Swan
Three companies are actively trying to achieve “real zero” - Fortescue Mining, IKEA and Lendlease. 

Forget net zero. We need ‘real zero’ – and these companies prove it’s profitable

Three huge global companies – IKEA, Lendlease and Fortescue Mining – are heading towards real zero. If they can do it, so can everyone.

  • Claire Snyder
Karen Pflug, Chief Sustainability Officer for IKEA worldwide. March 25, 2025. Photo Edwina Pickles SMH

‘Not going to stand for this’: The IKEA exec emboldened by Donald Trump

In the face of the US president’s strident attack on climate action, this IKEA executive has urged fellow corporates to stay the course.

  • Jessica Yun
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Joanna and Chris Patterson in their Gledswood Hills home, built with prefabricated elements.

How flat-pack homes could help solve the housing crisis

Chris and Jo Patterson’s home was built quickly and cheaply, and had a low risk of defects. These Ikea-like homes have broken the mould for housing in Australia.

  • Sue Williams
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Bridging the gap with the big fella

While checking the rearview.

Aldi has been accused of underpaying staff as much as $10 million.

Deep discounts v good deals: How IKEA, Kmart and Aldi win when we spend less

In an economic environment where cost-of-living pressures are high, retailers focused on keeping prices consistently low are winning favour with consumers.

  • Jessica Yun
IKEA has announced it will phase out the fale of engineered stone.

IKEA follows Bunnings by ending sale of engineered stone

IKEA has followed Bunnings’ decision to stop selling engineered stone, with its Australian chief executive announcing it will phase out the harmful product ahead of a potential national ban on its use.

  • Angus Thompson