Observed Signal · Oct 7, 2026 · Market Signal · Source: Ingka Group · Impact: 2/5
IKEA to test direct offers to sellers through its second-hand marketplace as the platform expands to the UK and Ireland
Ingka Group, the largest IKEA retailer, is taking the next step in developing the IKEA second-hand marketplace. IKEA will test integrating its Buyback service in...
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IKEA Expands Second-Hand Marketplace to Germany in October
IKEA's parent company Ingka Group is expanding its second-hand marketplace to the UK, Ireland, and Germany. The platform, which allows users to buy and sell used IKEA furniture, will launch in Germany on October 14, 2026, marking the ninth market. The marketplace has already attracted 15 million visits and 95,700 product listings across its first six markets. Ingka is also testing integration with its buyback service in Portugal and Spain, where sellers can receive direct offers from IKEA. Additionally, the company is partnering with TippTapp in Portugal and Sweden to facilitate transportation of larger furniture. Used products are priced on average 60% cheaper than new items, and the platform helps IKEA re-engage customers, with 25.5% of users being new or reactivated IKEA Family members.
IKEA makes a major investment in affordability, lowering prices on hundreds of products
IKEA takes a big step to make home furnishing more affordable as many people continue to feel pressure from higher living costs. Ingka Group, the...
Mjuk acquires Danish KEEPR to build the Nordics' leading circular furniture platform
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