We’ve been hearing about the ‘Ikea buzz’ since 2013, but this is probably as legit as it can get.
The Sweddish Ambassador Harald Fries confirmed that Ikea, known for its affordable range of ready-to-assemble Scandinavian-style furniture, is set to open a store in the Philippines “soon.”
Just how soon? We have yet to find out.
“If (IKEA) goes in the Philippines, like it has gone in other countries, there would be great opportunities for Filipinos to find work and there would be investment in putting up stores,” the top Swedish diplomat in Manila said a media roundtable held on the occasion of the 70th year of Sweden-Philippine Diplomatic Relations, as reported by the Manila Bulletin.
“I won’t be surprised that once they have set their camp here, they’ll be looking for local manufacturing. I think that would be wonderful and interesting for the Philippines,” Fries added.
Late last year, the Swedish envoy first hailed the decision of Swedish furniture giant to open stores in the Philippines, but there have been zero updates so far.
We’re keeping out fingers crossed.
In addition to the furniture, we’re excited about Ikea’s cheap Swedish meatballs, too.
