From the meatballs in its restaurants to its winding maze on the main floor, Ikea is one of the most recognizable retailers in the world. It offers roughly 9,500 products. And if you’ve ever been inside an Ikea store, you know how hard it is to leave the place in a timely manner.
And to think that all of this is the brainchild of a boy who once had to sell matches for pennies to make ends meet! This story is an impressive rags to riches tale that is not spared of its fair share of controversies. Make sure to watch the video!
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Ingvar
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Ikea
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Criticism
Criticism of Ingvar Feodor Kamprad
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Tips
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www.entrepreneur.com/article/...
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fourpillarfreedom.com/living-...
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