Ikea celebrates 40 millionth customer with ‘golden tickets’

In 14 years, Ikea Ballymun has become a destination store for customers across Ireland and is one of Ikea's busiest globally

Golden moments: To celebrate Ikea Ballymun welcoming its 40 millionth customer, the store will be hosting a golden ticket giveaway instore from October 16-18. Picture: Naoise Culhane

To celebrate Ikea Ballymun welcoming its 40 millionth customer, the store will be hosting a "golden ticket" giveaway instore from October 16 to October 18.

Each day, customers will have the chance to snag a golden ticket, presenting them with a shot at winning Ikea vouchers ranging from €50 to €500.

On the very first day of trading, a staggering 10,000 people made their way to the store, setting the pace for the incredible journey that followed.

Over the past 14 years, Ikea Ballymun has become a destination retailer for customers across Ireland and has become one of the busiest globally for the Swedish furniture brand. 

Miranda Lyons, communication and interior design manager, joined the Ikea store when it opened.  “It's been an incredible journey watching Ikea Ballymun evolve into a cherished hub for our amazing customers throughout Ireland," she says. 

"Since my journey began in 2009, the growth has been astonishing, and it's an honour to be a part of this transformation and to celebrate our 40 millionth customer at the store. 

"Being an Ikea co-worker is more than a job; it's an experience filled with inclusivity, creativity, and a lot of fun. 

"Ikea has allowed me to witness first-hand the positive impact we have on people's lives and homes every day. Here's to many more years of making homes brighter and hearts happier!"

Some three million people visited the store last year. In the last 12 months alone, Ikea bolstered its Irish presence by opening four plan and order points across the country.

Additionally, plans for a cutting-edge customer distribution centre in west Dublin were unveiled, set to create 120 new jobs and enhance Ikea’s customer experience. This facility will significantly be cutting delivery lead times in half. 

Ikea’s collaboration with Tesco Ireland led to the launch of nine mobile pick-up points with more to be rolled out later this year, adding accessibility and sustainability options for customers to conveniently collect their orders.

During the celebration from October 16-18, between 9.45am and 4pm each day, the golden ticket giveaway will provide customers with 15 chances, 5 chances per day, to win Ikea vouchers ranging from €50 to €500. The tickets will be hidden but easily visible within the store’s room sets. Customers must be at least 18 years of age to qualify as a winner.

Terms and conditions can be found on Ikea.ie/offerterms.