Jane Leung
May 28, 2010

Inter IKEA Centre Group hunts for an integrated agency in China

SHANGHAI - IKEA International Group and Inter IKEA Center Group (IICG) have confirmed plans to expand their retail operations in China earlier this month, and has reportedly began pitching its integrated advertising and media business.

Inter IKEA Centre Group China
Inter IKEA Centre Group China
According to sources, Ogilvy, BBDO and Publicis are said to be involved in the pitching process. The brief includes creative, media and digital duties.

Copenhagen-based IICG plans to invest US$1.2 billion in China over the next five years. It currently operates 28 shopping centers worldwide each with an IKEA store establishment. According to a company statement, the China plan involves building two ‘super regional shopping centers’ in Beijing and Wuxi.

IICG's flagship store will be based in Beijing along with a second IKEA retail outlet. Construction is set to finish in 2013 for Wuxi and 2014 for Beijing.
Source:
Campaign China

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