Swedish retail powerhouse Ikea, under its Irish subsidiary, is setting sights on further growth in Ireland as it saw an 82% jump in its pretax profits to €23.5 million last year. Financial reports filed by Ikea Ireland Ltd indicate a pronounced surge in the year’s profits, buoyed by a 16.5% rise in revenues to €23.5 million in the year ending August 2023.
The robust trading year for this home furnishing retailer led to a dividend boost from €3 million to €11 million, distributed to its parent company in the Netherlands. Though a Swedish multinational, Ikea’s legal headquarters are in the Netherlands.
As per the board’s development strategy, the success of the two plan and order points inaugurated last year has prompted the decision to launch many more throughout the country in the forthcoming years. Throughout the last year, Ikea expanded into Drogheda, Cork and Portlaoise, with further launches planned in 2024, highlighting its continued evolution in Ireland.
As of now, Ikea operates 11 collection stations in Ireland. However, there was a reduction in staff numbers by 34 from 766 to 732, even as staff expenditures escalated from €21.76 million to €23.99 million.