Ingka Centres

🌟 Introducing Livli 🌟 — our new consumer brand for the European market which joins our family of brands, alongside Livat in China, Lykli in India, as well as Hej!Workshop, Saluhall and Circuit 💫 In Swedish, the word Livli means something, that is full of energy and joy. And this is exactly what Livli will bring, together with new experiences for many people to grow, play, eat, work and connect. The first meeting place to adopt the vibrant and dynamic name, Livli Kungens Kurva, is now undergoing an ambitious transformation into a vibrant, mixed-use destination. The ambitious vision of a 10-year development plan for Livli Kungens Kurva includes a lively, 24/7 district for residents with live-work-play and retail experiences, seamlessly connected with IKEA store. Matt Drage, Communication and Marketing Director at Ingka Centres captures the arrival of Livli: “I’m so excited to welcome Livli, the newest addition to our portfolio of amazing brands! With Livli, we celebrate the vibrancy of people and places. It’s about experiences that are engaging, and meaningful. The new name expresses our aim to be warm, welcoming, active, and full of life. It’s the feeling we wish everyone to have when spending time with us.” #Livli #brand #Europe #IngkaCentres

Nǐ hǎo 你好, Shànghǎi! We’re excited to share that we’re opening our 10th meeting place in China - Livat Shanghai. This is our important milestone in China market, and it’s all about creating a new, welcoming meeting place for everyone. Through an investment of 8 billion RMB, we’re launching a vibrant, mixed-use community destination to inspire more responsible lifestyles as Livat brings a variety of shopping, dining, wellness, entertainment, culture, as well as children’s activities and outdoor spaces. This opening marks the first Livat with IKEA in Shanghai featuring a 21,620 square meters IKEA store, and over 200,000 square metres of commercial office space. Cindy Andersen, our Managing Director shared her thoughts: “Every Livat is more than just a place to shop – it’s a space where people come together, inspired by a sense of community and countless reasons to visit. Livat Shanghai is a key milestone as we celebrate 15 years in China, and we are excited to continue our journey, bringing fresh experiences to communities and visitors.” Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting development! #Livat #Shanghai #expansion #China

Spoiler alert! 🚨 Watch Cindy Andersen, our Managing Director speaking to BBC News about Ingka Centres' new mixed-use project in Shanghai, which is about to open! #Shanghai #BBC #announcement #IngkaCentres

Guten Tag, Munich! We’re excited to share that we’ve signed a purchase agreement to acquire one of Munich’s largest and most popular shopping centres, Pasing Arcaden. Pasing Arcaden, which attracts 10 million visitors per year through its strong mix of flagship retail, attractive residential units, and work spaces, marks another significant step in our portfolio expansion. Cindy Andersen, our Managing Director, said: “We are really excited to be back in Germany. Munich is a wonderful city that combines a vibrant energy with a thriving local culture, making it the perfect home for one of our meeting places. “Pasing Arcaden is iconic within Munich and the 1.3 million people who live locally. We see this as a fantastic opportunity to bring the Ingka Centres concept to a shopping center backed by years of success. Most importantly, we look forward to creating a vibrant, inclusive space where the local community can come together to connect, shop, and share experiences. This is our 26th meeting place in Europe, our first back in Germany, and yet another flagship moment for our global growth journey. We can’t wait to get started.” Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting development! #IngkaCentres #PasingArcaden #Munich #acquisition

Bienvenue, IKEA! We’re excited to welcome you to Italie Deux, our vibrant urban meeting place in Paris 🎉 Together we'll bring even more sustainable, accessible, and inspiring experiences to the many people of 13me Arrondissement: #IKEA #IngkaCentres #France #Paris

Hej India! We’re excited to announce the latest addition to our global portfolio, Lykli Noida. This marks a significant milestone for our journey in Asia as we continue to create new meeting places around the world to reach more people in their local communities.    Through an investment of over 5,500 crores, we’re creating a community destination where everyone feels welcome to have fun, experience new things, and share amazing moments.    Lykli will continue our ethos of creating better everyday lives for the people of Noida by creating a retail-led, mixed-use destination that will inspire them as they shop, work, eat, and live.    Sebastian Hylving, Global Expansion & Development Director at Ingka Centres captures the essence of this expansion: "The unveiling of Lykli in Noida is a landmark in our journey to create meeting places that resonate with local communities while embracing exceptional standards of innovation and sustainability. We envision Lykli as a vibrant hub that will meet the needs of Noida's growing population where people can shop, eat, sleep, live, and play and set a new benchmark for future urban developments in India."    Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting development!    #IngkaCentres #LykliNoida #expansion #India

Celebrating the First International Day of Play! 🚀 Today, we proudly celebrate June 11th as the very first International Day of Play, officially recognized by the United Nations. This day is more than just a celebration; it's a call to action to acknowledge the power of play in children's lives. At Ingka Centres, we believe play is the gateway to learning, growth, well-being and joy. It's a fundamental right, as recognized by the UN, fostering creativity, collaboration, and resilience. We are proud to be among the founding members of the International Day of Play alongside our dedicated partners, all committed to advocating for this vital cause. This milestone is not just about the joy and fun that play brings but also about driving positive change and creating meaningful connections. To make a lasting impact, we need the support of businesses, communities, governments, and individuals. Let's put play on the agenda and work together to ensure every child can exercise their right to play. Join us in celebrating this significant day and let's champion the power of play for the well-being of the many people. #InternationalDayofPlay #PowerofPlay #ChildRights #Play #IngkaCentres

你好 (Nǐ hǎo) Xi’an! Today we proudly unveil Livat Xi’an, our 9th meeting place in China and the first in the vibrant heart of the northwest region. We’re excited to become a part of the Yanta district, renowned for its commercial innovation and cultural spirit. Livat Xi’an is the largest wholly foreign-owned commercial project in Shaanxi province. Centered around consumers, Livat Xi'an is a playground for all ages. From immersive retail experience to dining, entertainment, children's activities, and lifestyle options. And as all our meeting places across China, Livat Xi’an will offer IKEA store to the many people of Yanta district. Our commitment to global sustainability goals shines through in every aspect of our design and operations in Livat Xi’an. The power of large-scale photovoltaic and geothermal energy systems, which combined with green power procurement means that it can achieve 100% renewable energy supply. Plus, the extensive natural lighting design alongside LED lights throughout the meeting place will further optimise electricity consumption. And let’s not forget about 770 electric vehicle charging spots. To celebrate the opening, we launched a spectacular celebration featuring a drone show and a light display on Xi'an's city walls, meeting citizens in the skies above the city and illuminating a night of happiness. We can’t wait to welcome you to Livat Xi’an! #Xian #Livat #China #opening

We say "hej" to all the foodies of San Francisco! 🥙😋🍔 Today we’re opening Saluhall, our new and first culinary destination food hall with a plant–forward menu. Located in our meeting place at 945 Market Street, will provide a space for connection with cuisines from around the world to the many people of San Francisco. Saluhall is the co-creation of people from three collaborative companies, sharing the same belief in the importance of community, locality, and striving for a sustainable future that is healthy and delicious. We’ve worked with KERB Food, the experts in incubating new food businesses, and the world-renowned restaurateur Claus Meyer, who guided us in the development of the in-house bakery restaurant, Smörgåsland. Saluhall welcomes many local food entrepreneurs, featuring independent local restaurants and chefs from the Bay Area. Saluhall joins our recently opened co-working space Hej!Workshop with Industrious and an IKEA store at this meeting place. We’re proud to be playing our part in helping transform SF’s downtown into a lively hub that caters to the evolving needs of the local communities. Come and visit for a taste of Saluhall! #Saluhall #SanFrancisco #USA #food

Let them play! As a founding member of the International Day of Play network, we believe in the power of play. And we’re not alone! We’ve been working together with other brands and organisations to bring play closer to the many people. ✨ And that’s why today we’re super excited and proud that the United Nations General Assembly has officially endorsed the establishment of an International Day of Play ✨ This milestone marks a significant step towards recognizing and celebrating the importance of play in children's lives worldwide - and is a powerful catalyst for systemic change 🚀 Play is a basic human need – and a human right too. Playing is not a luxury – it’s a necessity! Cindy Andersen, our Managing Director, said: “Today’s young people are tomorrow’s world leaders. Their access and right to play will help shape both their futures and all of ours. Play fosters empathy, creativity, and teamwork. It cultivates connections, imagination, innovation, well-being and community. These are vital for our world ahead, and that’s why at Ingka Centres, we’re championing more play. For all people, whoever they are, whatever their age, wherever they're from. We believe in happy communities that thrive on the power of play!” Big thanks to all the partners: the LEGO Group, The LEGO Foundation, RIGHT TO PLAY INTERNATIONAL, PEDAL, BRAC, Ingka Group, Arup, Nike, International Play Association (IPA World), KidZania, Save the Children International, Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA), Child and Youth Friendly Governance Project, The Concerned for Working Children, Government of Sierra Leone, University of Cambridge. #InternationalDayofPlay #PowerofPlay #ChildRights #Play