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Why did IKEA just close these crowded stores in China?

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February 5, 2026

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Chinese shoppers flocked to seven IKEA megastores in the country ahead of their recent closure. Like other global retailers, the Swedish giant is changing course in China amid continued economic headwinds. CNN's Mike Valerio reports.

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