The IKEA 'Hus of FRAKTA' pop-up experience is being run by the brand in celebration of the impeding arrival of its Oxford Street location in London as a way to honor its signature reusable blue bag.
The pop-up experience pays homage to the FRAKTA bag and celebrates its place as a cultural icon of versatility, which sees it being used by consumers as a reusable shopping bag and much more. The pop-up will help to build anticipation for the upcoming new location and is located at 216 Oxford Street where shoppers can visit starting November 28, 2024.
IKEA London City Store Manager Matt Gould commented on the IKEA 'Hus of FRAKTA' pop-up experience saying, "As we prepare for our Oxford Street city store opening next year, we’re excited to showcase the unique offerings we’ll bring to this iconic location. When we open our doors, customers will discover well-designed, functional home furnishing products at prices that make them accessible to as many people as possible. There’s no better product to demonstrate this commitment than our FRAKTA bag with its small, 75p price tag. A staple in our range for over 30 years, and in so many households, we wanted to pay tribute to this household favourite, and bring IKEA a little closer to our customers before next spring’s opening."
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The IKEA 'Hus of FRAKTA' Honors the Brand's Signature Blue Bag
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