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Inter IKEA Systems B.V. Overview

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Olof Palmestraat 1 Delft, 
 2616 The Netherlands
Phone: +31-15-215-0750
Fax:+31-15-219-0533

Company Description

How Swede it is. One of the world's top furniture retailers, IKEA sells Scandinavian-style home furnishings and other housewares at some 285 stores in about 25 countries. To cut transportation costs, IKEA uses flat packaging; customers assemble the products at home. The company designs its own furniture, which is made by more than 1,000 suppliers in 50-plus countries. IKEA's stores feature playrooms for children and Swedish cuisine restaurants. It mails about 210 million catalogs a year and sells goods online. An acronym for founder Ingvar Kamprad and his boyhood home, Elmtaryd, Agunnaryd, IKEA began operating in Sweden in 1943. It is owned by Kamprad's Netherlands-based charitable foundation, Stichting Ingka.

Inter IKEA Systems B.V. Company Profile Report

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  • Biographies
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  • Industry Information
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    • Industry Information

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      Learn the background and technology interests of the company's executives, to better understand possible growth directions.

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    Sample Questions & Answers

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    • Website and Media Links
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      • Executive Insight

        Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

      • Financial Information

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      Overview

      The US retail industry includes about 1 million outlets with combined annual revenue of about $4 trillion. Major companies include Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Kroger, Costco, and Target. While large companies dominate some retail sectors (such as mass merchandisers and grocery stores), other sectors (such as auto dealers and convenience stores) are fragmented. Many specialty retailers are single-store operations.

      SIC: 5983, 5984, 5989, 5992, 5993, 5994, 5995, 5999, 7389, 5211, 5231, 5251, 5261, 5271, 5311, 5331, 5399, 5411, 5421, 5431, 5441, 5451, 5461, 5499, 5511, 5521, 5531, 5541, 5551, 5561, 5571, 5599, 5611, 5621, 5632, 5641, 5651, 5661, 5712, 5713, 5714, 5722, 5731, 5734, 5735, 5736, 5912, 5921, 5932, 5941, 5942, 5943, 5944, 5945, 5946, 5947, 5948, 5961, 5962

      NAICS: 445299, 445310, 446110, 446120, 446130, 446191, 446199, 447110, 447190, 448110, 448120, 448130, 448140, 448150, 448190, 448210, 448310, 454319, 454390, 448320, 451110, 451120, 451130, 451140, 451211, 451212, 451220, 452111, 452112, 452910, 452990, 453110, 453210, 453220, 453310, 453910, 453920, 453930, 453991, 453998, 454111, 454112, 454113, 454210, 454311, 454312, 441110, 441120, 441210, 441221, 441222, 441229, 441310, 441320, 442110, 442210, 442291, 442299, 443111, 443112, 443120, 443130, 444110, 444120, 444130, 444190, 444210, 444220, 445110, 445120, 445210, 445220, 445230, 445291, 445292

       

      Sample Questions & Answers

      How sensitive is the company's business to the economy?

      Economic factors, including personal income, consumer confidence, job growth, and interest rates, can greatly affect consumer spending and the retail sector. During recessionary periods, retail sales growth can slow drastically and even decline.

       

      How does the company compete with large retailers?

      In many retail segments, large companies dominate and hold the majority of the market. Even specialty retailers in fragmented markets must compete with mass merchandisers and warehouse clubs that offer a smaller selection of comparable merchandise at...

       

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      General Report Description

      Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

       

      Sections Included in Report

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      • Quarterly Industry Update
      • Business Challenges
      • Trends and Opportunities
      • Call Preparation Questions
      • Financial Information
      • Industry Forecast
      • Website and Media Links
      • Glossary of Acronyms

        Industry Report Highlights:

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        • Executive Insight

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        • Financial Information

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        Overview

        The US furniture retailing industry includes about 20,000 companies with combined annual revenue of about $50 billion. Major companies include Ashley Furniture Industries, Bassett Furniture, Haverty Furniture, La-Z-Boy, and Rooms To Go. The industry is fragmented: the 50 largest companies generate about 35 percent of revenue.

        SIC: 5712

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        Sample Questions & Answers

        What are the company's strategies for operating during industry or economic downturns?

        Furniture buying is strongly influenced by home sales, consumer income, new home construction, and employment. During weak economic cycles, the furniture industry is particularly sensitive because of the large price tag associated with purchases that...

         

        How is competition from manufacturers impacting the company?

        Some large manufacturers bypass retailers and sell directly to customers through dedicated retail outlets. Furniture Brands International distributes its products partly through independently owned, branded stores; Ethan Allen operates retail stores.

         

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        General Report Description

        Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

         

        Sections Included in Report

        • Industry Overview
        • Quarterly Industry Update
        • Business Challenges
        • Trends and Opportunities
        • Call Preparation Questions
        • Financial Information
        • Industry Forecast
        • Website and Media Links
        • Glossary of Acronyms

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          • Recent Developments

            Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

          • Trends & Opportunities

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          • Business Challenges

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          • Executive Insight

            Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

          • Financial Information

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          • Web Links & Acronyms

            Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

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          Overview

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          Sample Questions & Answers

          How does the current economic environment affect the company's sales outlook?

          Catalog and Internet retailers sell primarily discretionary goods and services, so demand varies with changes in personal income. Consumers delay or cut back on computers, new clothing, home furnishings, and other discretionary items when the economy...

           

          How does the company compete with online sales by traditional retailers?

          Traditional retailers are becoming the dominant online retailers by leveraging high consumer awareness. Consumers are moving to large brands that have online capability and that they're familiar with. Internet retailing has been growing rapidly.

           

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          General Report Description

          Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

           

          Sections Included in Report

          • Industry Overview
          • Quarterly Industry Update
          • Business Challenges
          • Trends and Opportunities
          • Call Preparation Questions
          • Financial Information
          • Industry Forecast
          • Website and Media Links
          • Glossary of Acronyms

            Industry Report Highlights:

            • Recent Developments

              Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

            • Trends & Opportunities

              Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

            • Call Preparation Questions

              Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.

            • Industry Forecast

              Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.

            • Business Challenges

              Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

            • Executive Insight

              Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

            • Financial Information

              Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

            • Web Links & Acronyms

              Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

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            Grocery Stores & Supermarkets Industry Report

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            Overview

            The US retail grocery industry includes about 65,000 supermarkets and other grocery stores with combined annual revenue of about $470 billion. Major companies include Kroger, Safeway, and SUPERVALU as well as Ahold, the US division of Netherlands-based Royal Ahold. The industry is concentrated: the 50 largest companies generate about 70 percent of revenue.

            SIC: 5411, 5421, 5431, 5441, 5451, 5461

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            Sample Questions & Answers

            How has the company's competitive environment changed over time?

            As alternative retailers realized the traffic-driving power of food sales, the competitive set for grocery stores expanded and the battle over food dollars became more intense. By buying in enormous volume, mass merchandisers and warehouse clubs have...

             

            What are the company's biggest challenges in maintaining margins?

            Grocery stores operate with extremely low margins and depend on volume to generate profits. Gross margins are 25 percent of sales, lower than the 40 to 50 percent margin for most retailers. Profit margins can be razor-thin: in some cases, grocery...

             

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            General Report Description

            Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

             

            Sections Included in Report

            • Industry Overview
            • Quarterly Industry Update
            • Business Challenges
            • Trends and Opportunities
            • Call Preparation Questions
            • Financial Information
            • Industry Forecast
            • Website and Media Links
            • Glossary of Acronyms

              Industry Report Highlights:

              • Recent Developments

                Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

              • Trends & Opportunities

                Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

              • Call Preparation Questions

                Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.

              • Industry Forecast

                Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.

              • Business Challenges

                Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

              • Executive Insight

                Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

              • Financial Information

                Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

              • Web Links & Acronyms

                Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

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              Specialty Food Stores Industry Report

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              Overview

              The US specialty food store industry includes about 25,000 stores with combined annual revenue of $20 billion. Major companies include Whole Foods Market, Trader Joe's, and Sprouts Farmers Market. The industry is fragmented: the 50 largest companies account for 15 percent of sales.

              SIC: 5421, 5461, 5451, 5441, 5431

              NAICS: 445299, 445292, 445291, 445230, 445220, 445210

               

              Sample Questions & Answers

              How does the company compete with large retailers, such as grocery stores and mass merchandisers?

              Specialty food stores face intense competition from grocery stores and mass merchandisers. Grocery stores hold the majority of specialty food sales, according to Mintel. To capitalize on growing demand, some large retailers are expanding specialty...

               

              How do changes in consumer spending affect the company's business?

              While food purchases are generally stable regardless of economic conditions, consumer spending can affect sales of specialty foods. Most specialty foods are considered luxury items and typically have higher retail prices than traditional grocery...

               

              To read this full Call Prep Question and others, purchase the full report.

               

              General Report Description

              Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

               

              Sections Included in Report

              • Industry Overview
              • Quarterly Industry Update
              • Business Challenges
              • Trends and Opportunities
              • Call Preparation Questions
              • Financial Information
              • Industry Forecast
              • Website and Media Links
              • Glossary of Acronyms

                Industry Report Highlights:

                • Recent Developments

                  Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

                • Trends & Opportunities

                  Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

                • Call Preparation Questions

                  Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.

                • Industry Forecast

                  Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.

                • Business Challenges

                  Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

                • Executive Insight

                  Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

                • Financial Information

                  Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

                • Web Links & Acronyms

                  Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

                Specialty Food Stores Industry Report

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                Home Furnishings Stores Industry Report

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                Overview

                The US home furnishings store industry includes about 20,000 stores with combined annual revenues of about $25 billion. Major companies include Bed Bath & Beyond and Williams-Sonoma. The industry is concentrated: the 50 largest companies account for about 75 percent of industry revenue.

                SIC: 5713, 5714

                NAICS: 442210, 442299

                 

                Sample Questions & Answers

                How sensitive are the company’s sales to economic conditions?

                Home furnishings are usually discretionary purchases that can be postponed when consumer income declines. For example, sales for home furnishings stores fell 8 percent from 2008 to 2009 and grew by just 3 percent from 2009 to 2010, as consumers...

                 

                How has the company responded to declining prices?

                Consumer prices for home furnishing products have been steadily falling for nearly a decade, driven by low-cost imports and competition from national chains and mass merchandisers. Prices for window coverings fell 20 percent from 2001 to 2010; for...

                 

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                General Report Description

                Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

                 

                Sections Included in Report

                • Industry Overview
                • Quarterly Industry Update
                • Business Challenges
                • Trends and Opportunities
                • Call Preparation Questions
                • Financial Information
                • Industry Forecast
                • Website and Media Links
                • Glossary of Acronyms

                  Industry Report Highlights:

                  • Recent Developments

                    Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

                  • Trends & Opportunities

                    Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

                  • Call Preparation Questions

                    Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.

                  • Industry Forecast

                    Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.

                  • Business Challenges

                    Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

                  • Executive Insight

                    Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

                  • Financial Information

                    Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

                  • Web Links & Acronyms

                    Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

                  Home Furnishings Stores Industry Report

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