Gothamist: Red Hook Ikea Open for Brooklyn Business

sonyactivision

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 17:43:41 -0500

I bought a box that was kind of heavy and very attractively priced. I don't know what it was because I threw it into a dumpster half a block away. Does this mean I'm a veteran IKEA shopper?

brooklyngersh

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:49:53 -0500

Hope everyone is enjoying The Brooklyn Papers intense video coverage from its Ikea Bureau. Check it out at http://www.brooklynpaper.com/sections/media/podcast/ Thanks GERSH

REALITY CHECK

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:35:57 -0500

The founder of Ikea, a multi-billionaire, takes public transportation to work, flies coach, owns a decade-old Volvo and doesn't wear business suits. Unlike American big-box stores such as Wal-Mart, Ikea treats their employees well and minimize waste. They re-use product parts to extend product lines and reduce fuel costs. They encourage shoppers to bring their own shopping bags. Even their cafeteria re-washes real plates and real flatware instead of using plastic or paper disposables. Contrast this ethic to Wal-Mart or most other big-box American stores.

HowBoutDemCowboys

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:34:32 -0500

#12, New York consumers are not the only ones that cheer for store openings. Until you've seen the line of white trash outside of the opening of a Super Wal-Mart, you have no clue what nauseating is.

Alex

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:22:39 -0500

I'm glad it's finally open so I don't have to hear about it anymore. My thoughts exactly. I did go to an Ikea once in Shanghai though, and those meatballs certainly are amazing.

Pharmer

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:09:00 -0500

Cool. Now I can get those awesome swedish meatballs in bulk.

NYDirk

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:07:06 -0500

[8]I mean, MALM anyone? You're right. Fine IKEA brands like SPONG, BUMNER, HIV, PUST, and SMEG are now available in NYC.

Kevin Walsh

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:05:03 -0500

$79 delivery? Gothic Cabinet Craft for me. www.forgotten-ny.com

babyhitler

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:04:02 -0500

I was there when Apple opened. When Pinkberry moved in. When target opened their doors. When uniqlo set foot. bestbuy. crate and barrel. Muji. I was there. Except for Ikea. next month, baby. Next month.

matty

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:55:38 -0500

new york is the only place i can think of where consumers cheer at store openings. I think the first mac store opening was by far the most nauseating.

drewo

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:39:52 -0500

The first Ikea in New York City opened in Red Hook, Brooklyn this morning. Swede.

lanciano

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:26:30 -0500

I'm pretty sure I could see out the window at an Ikea in CT...New Haven perhaps.

mocanlagunas

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:11:19 -0500

The cafeteria of the ikea in Elizabeth has windows... I'll be heading there sometime next week to have some swedish meatballs (not to NJ, to RH I mean...) And I like ikea. Most of my stuff is from there and it has fared better than stuff from other places.

AlliOops

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:07:55 -0500

Oh Puhleeease, you all know you love Ikea. I mean, MALM anyone?

JRod5417

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:05:17 -0500

The parking lot looks full. That's pretty amazing considering its only Wednesday morning. Imagine how its going to be on the weekend.

HowBoutDemCowboys

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:01:11 -0500

culminating in a ceremonial "wood sawing" instead of the typical ribbon cutting 'Wood' being a term used VERY loosely here.

Albert Sharpton

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:44:28 -0500

i bet my brothas and sistas stole mad shit from this store-izzle.

eyekantspel

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:39:29 -0500

bad news for mom & pop crappy furniture stores

tblake

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:10:01 -0500

I'm glad it's finally open so I don't have to hear about it anymore.

brooklynbs

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:08:54 -0500

I can't believe it's finally open! Wait, why do I care? I'll never go there. When does the Hooters open in Williamsburg?

nomnomnom

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:03:56 -0500

The view from the cafeteria. Fun fact: The Red Hook Ikea is one of the only Ikeas in the world that has windows. Is that so you don't know what time it is? Similar to Las Vegas. I wonder if they pump oxygen in too.