Ikea opens its third store in Andalucía, in Jerez

JEREZ

The Swedish furniture and household goods comapny, Ikea, yesterday openedits third store in Andalucía, following the ones in Sevilla and Málaga. At 33,000 m2, it is the second largest in Spain and will emply some 300 people in the area. Peter Betzel, who heads Ikea Ibérica, said that Andalucía is an important strategic market. The inauguration included 'cutting a log', a company tradition, followed by a Swedish breakfast for the 250 people present. The first client, a 25 year old man who had camped at the door since Sunday, received a €600 cheque to send in the store.