Ikea fanatics prepare to invade suburban Detroit
Associated Press reporter Sarah Karush called us earlier this week to talk about the new IKEA Canton store. Here’s a snip:
” Ikea is a self-contained world, complete with its own restaurant,
serving Swedish and American dishes, and even a supervised play area
where shoppers can drop off children for 45 minutes at a time.
Nevertheless, Ikea could generate some spillover business at nearby
motels and restaurants, which Cabela’s has done, Zimmermann said. And
there’s still the 6 percent Michigan sales tax on everything bought
inside Ikea.
“It’s definitely a win for the state,” Zimmermann said.
Customers flock to Ikea for its low prices and wide variety. The
store sells 10,000 items, ranging from kitchen cabinets and sofas to
coat hangers and potholders. Ikea also carries its own line of
appliances, which Benton Harbor-based Whirlpool Corp. makes for the
retailer...”
The Miami Herald
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Our friend, Jen Segrest of OHIKEA is also quoted extensively in this piece. Kudos and on with the struggle!
