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IKEA Buybacks: Closing the loop?

In the true style of an armchair researcher, I write about furniture. I evaluate the goals and purpose of the IKEA’s buyback program. In the name of fighting “excessive consumption”, IKEA makes a serious attempt to rejuvenate their stores in the Covid world.

Thanksgiving and Black Friday Sales

Happy Thanksgiving, dear readers! In the modern consumer mythology, Thanksgiving – a uniquely American celebration – is a day for Turkey and Football, usually starring the underwhelming Cowboys who coincide with the decline of the NFL.   But, all traditions are…