Ikea's Irish and UK sales net €1.4bn

Ikea today said it had become the UK’s leading home furnishings retailer after seeing its sales edge ahead during a difficult year for the sector.

The Swedish furniture giant said like-for-like sales in the UK and Ireland, where it has 19 stores, had risen by 1% during the 12 months to the end of August to £1.2bn (€1.4bn).