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Thursday May 31, 2007

Ikea is coming

ikea chair Anyone who’s ever been to Ikea is a devotee of their inexpensive, modern Swedish furniture. And any devotee who lives in Miami bemoans the fact that the closest store is in Atlanta. There have actually been recorded road-trips up there just for the purpose of buying furniture, because Ikea’s shipping is notoriously expensive and difficult. And while there has long been talk of a store opening down here, many were skeptical of Ikea’s claims that a store will open this august.

Well, those doubts can now be put to rest, because word is out that Ikea is officially hiring. They’re looking for 400 employees, because, if you haven’t been, these places are huge. Here’s where it’ll be — way out in West Broward off I-595. Worth the trip, trust me. They have a massive selection, crazy good prices (How much do you think that chair right there is? Click on it and see how close you are.), and a restaurant attached that serves delicious Swedish meatballs. Yum, meatballs!

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