The new Ikea store in Manila. (Bloomberg)Ikea opened its biggest store in the world in the Philippines, with the new 730,000 square foot facility in Manila a cornerstone of the home-furnishings giant’s expansion plans in Asia. Ikea is sticking to Covid-19 protocols after the store’s opening was delayed amid the pandemic, with an online booking system that’s full for the next two weeks, according to store manager Georg Platzer. The spread houses a two-level 270,000 square foot store, dining area and showroom; warehouses; an e-commerce facility; and a call center. Despite the supply crunch and challenges keeping stores and warehouses stocked, the company managed to report record sales last year.

Source: The Standard November 25, 2021 09:26 UTC