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Ghoulish Delight 02-10-2005 03:22 PM

Ikea: Get a clue
 
http://cbs2.com/water/watercooler_story_041083448.html

Ikea opened a store in London. They were going to have it open for 24 hours and have amazing grand-opening deals. Instead, they closed it after 40 minutes once 5 people were hospitalized and a man got stabbed.

Ikea says:

Quote:

“IKEA could never have predicted and are genuinely overwhelmed at the outcome of the evening and the consequences that the opening of a home furnishing retailer has had,”
Ah yes, I see there point. What possible experience could have taught them that this might happen? :rolleyes: Idiöts.

Cadaverous Pallor 02-10-2005 03:26 PM

Ok, this has crossed over from stupid to criminal. They should not be allowed to do this kind of thing anymore.

Chernabog 02-10-2005 03:30 PM

I love the quote from the Arab news article: "The IKEA management insisted that only two people were killed."

Oh good, is THAT all? Jeezus.

sleepyjeff 02-10-2005 03:46 PM

Wow... :(

I agree with CP, this should be criminal.

Cadaverous Pallor 02-10-2005 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleepyjeff
Wow... :(

I agree with CP, this should be criminal.

...and I forgot to add - they should be charged to some degree for the murders.

Claire 02-10-2005 04:18 PM

All that aside, Portland needs an Ikea. Sounds like the opening would weed out all the stupid people. :eek:

Mousey Girl 02-10-2005 04:30 PM

I agree, they should have learned after the first time.

This makes me almost glad we don't have an Ikea here-we have an ubber large warehouse, but no where to purchase.

Ghoulish Delight 02-10-2005 04:33 PM

An Ikea opened in Burbank, in Carson, in Irvine, and in Costa Mesa...I don't seem to recall any injuries at those. Does that mean that people across the Atlantic are getting better deals than us?

UvaGirl 02-10-2005 04:36 PM

Maybe they're just desperate for minamalist furniture?

KoH 02-10-2005 04:51 PM

You have to remember, these are the same people that beat the crap out of each other at their soccer games. I think they are fortunate only two died.


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