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

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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

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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 ·

    Ikea’s real estate arm sponsored a pillow fight in France. Here’s why

    One of Europe's largest real estate companies is taking a new approach to boosting footfall across its shopping centers.

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