Ikea announces plans to open first New Zealand store

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Swedish home furnishings giant Ikea has announced plans to open its first New Zealand store.
The company said Friday it would build the store near the largest city of Auckland over the next few years, and would open a pop-up store to give customers a taste of what was to come before the flagship store opened.
The announcement was welcomed by many New Zealanders concerned with high prices and limited selections for home furnishings, due in part to the costs of