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IKEA's real estate arm hosts pillow fights to boost mall visits

Ingka Centres, the real estate division of IKEA, is experimenting with unconventional events like pillow fighting championships and Pippi Longstocking storytelling to draw visitors to its shopping centers. This strategy aims to combat declining retail foot traffic by creating community experiences and 'amusement park-like' environments. The company believes that by offering unique, engaging activities, they can encourage repeat visits and make their malls a more integral part of people's daily lives. AI

RANK_REASON This item discusses a real estate company's marketing strategy using events, not a core AI development.

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IKEA's real estate arm hosts pillow fights to boost mall visits

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Sam Birchall ·

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