IKEA has announced that it is launching a pioneering used furniture ‘Buy Back’ scheme next month in an attempt to promote recycling.
The Swedish furniture giant’s second-hand venture intends to buy back the items of its furniture that you no longer want or need in exchange for vouchers that are worth up to 50% of the original price of the piece which can then be spent at its stores.
The Buy Back initiative will launch in the UK to coincide with Black Friday on 27th November.
Offering an insight into the how the scheme will work on its website, IKEA said: “We’re giving furniture a second chance at life [because] contributing to a healthier planet is one of our key priorities here at IKEA [and] all of our products will be made from recycled or regenerative materials by 2030.
“We can help you give your IKEA product a second life at our Circular Hub and you could get a voucher for your efforts.”
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By making sustainable living more simple and accessible, IKEA has stated that it hopes the initiative will help its customers to “take a stand against excessive consumption this Black Friday and in the years to come”.
So, how exactly does it work then?
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The international scheme is set to run in 27 countries.
It applies to furniture typically without upholstery – such as the famous Billy bookcases, chairs, stools, desks and dining tables – and will see customers given vouchers of a value to which will depend on the condition of the items they are returning.
Customers wishing to return items through the scheme must log the item they wish to return via the online calculator here, where they will then be given an estimate of its value.
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According to the initial criteria laid out by IKEA, items that are “as new” items – which means they are presented with no significant scratches – will get a voucher for 50% of the original price, “very good” items with minor scratches will get 40%, and then “well used” – which will likely pertain to items with deep or several scratches – will get a 30% voucher.
IKEA has said that anything that cannot be resold will be recycled.
They should then return them – fully assembled – to the returns desk at a participating IKEA store, where they will be checked, have the final value agreed upon, and the voucher issued.
The trail is currently only running at IKEA Edinburgh and Glasgow, but details of further stores across the UK – to which the North West region is anticipated to see a participating venue – will be announced ahead of the scheme’s full launch on Black Friday, so keep your eyes peeled.
You can find more information about the IKEA Buy Back scheme here.
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Tens of thousands queue for exclusive new Selfridges Jellycat toy
Daisy Jackson
Selfridges has today unveiled a brand-new, exclusive Jellycat toy – and it’s proving so popular an online queue has had to be put in place.
At the time of writing, a whopping 28,000 people are currently in a virtual queue to purchase the adorable new Jellycat character, with a wait time of more than an hour.
Today, Selfridges debuted a world-exclusive toy for the department store – a plushie version of its iconic yellow bag.
The Jellycat Amuseables toy comes in a soft yellow fabric, with the signature Jellycat smile, plus corded handles and legs.
And it does function as a miniature bag too, perfect for storing other pieces from your collection.
It’s been launched to celebrate a milestone 25 years of partnership between the two brands.
The Jellycat Amuseables Selfridges Bag. Credit: The Manc GroupThe Jellycat Amuseables Selfridges Bag. Credit: The Manc Group
The Selfridges x Jellycat exclusive retails at £48 – and its price has done absolutely nothing to deter people from shopping.
As well as being stocked online, the Selfridges bag soft toy is available in store in Exchange Square and at the Trafford Centre in Manchester, as well as in Birmingham and London.
Judd Crane, Selfridges Executive Director, Buying and Brand, said: “We are very proud to be part of Jellycat’s incredible story, as one of the brand’s first stockists, launching at Selfridges in 2000,” reports The Industry.Fashion.
The current queue on the Selfridges website for the Jellycat exclusive
“We have watched the Jellycat brand, and family, evolve as its loyal and inclusive community of fans and collectors continues to grow and grow. Twenty five years later, Jellycat is a firm favourite with our customers, who come to us for characters and experiences which make their day brighter.
“The Selfridges yellow bag is perhaps the most recognisable part of our brand personality, and we are excited be able to share it with Jellycat!”
You can pick up the Jellycat Amuseables Selfridges Bag in-store and online from today.
To celebrate 25 years of @Jellycat and @Selfridges, there’s a brand new character on the shelf and she’s beautiful 🥹💛 📍 Available now at both Selfridges Exchange Square and Trafford Centre #manchester#selfridges#jellycat#jellycatcollection#manc
There’s a FREE Children in Need event coming to MediaCityUK
Thomas Melia
An all-new and completely free to enjoy Children in Need event is making its way to MediaCityUK later this November, and it’s bringing along some iconic brands.
Everyone’s favourite yellow bear is returning to Manchester to take over MediaCityUK and rename it Pudsey’s Piazza for one night only.
Pudsey Bear is heading down to MediaCityUK and he’s bringing all the best activities, games, famous food, live music and more for four hours of FREE family-oriented fun.
You can expect to see Pudsey and the team alongside a whole host of celebrities, brand partners and lots of friends when Children in Need hosts its celebration later this November.
Some of the brands which have been announced include staple high street bakery Greggs, a collaboration between McDonald’s and its sports counterpart, Fun Football UK.
DJ AG is just one of the special guests preparing to take over MediaCityUK this November for Children in Need (Credit: Supplied)
Also joining the bill is viral TikTok potato-loving duo Spud Bros, who will be serving up their famed jacket potatoes with an array of fillings to choose from inside their recognisable big red van.
Greggs will be bringing a huge double-decker bus to Pudsey’s Piazza at MediaCityUK with treats on hand throughout this evening celebration, as well as interactive games for you to play.
You’ll also be able to catch a glimpse of a replica Red Arrows jet, which will be situated on the piazza all night long courtesy of aerial experts Royal Air Force.
If that wasn’t enough for you, your night will be soundtracked by the one and only viral nomad music maker DJ AG, who’ll be playing out tunes as part of a charity livestream at the bandstand.
MediaCityUK is the home of BBC Children in Need, so it’s only fitting that Pudsey would throw one of his biggest parties yet right here in Greater Manchester.
Pudsey and his friends are transforming MediaCityUK into Pudsey’s Piazza on Friday, 14 November from 4pm to 8pm, and they’re encouraging anyone to come along, especially since it’s FREE.
Emily Sergeant -
19th October 2020 
