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Ikea to pilot online buyback service for secondhand furniture
Original: Ikea to pilot online buyback service for secondhand furniture https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/oct/07/ikea-to-p
Ikea is preparing to launch a pilot of an online service that buys back secondhand furniture from customers, according to a Guardian report. The scheme would let people resell used Ikea items back to the company, supporting the retailer's sustainability goals and the wider push to extend the life of furniture and reduce waste.
Why now: The move signals a major retailer embracing circular economy practices, drawing interest from consumers and sustainability watchers.
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- Ikea to pilot online buyback service for secondhand furniture https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/oct/07/ikea-to-pilot-online-buyback-service-for-secondhand-furniture # Business # Sustainability # Retail · guardian_world@robot.villas · 4
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