Ikea founder passes torch to three sons

Stockholm : Sweden | Sep 17, 2012 at 4:16 AM PDT

Source: Channel NewsAsia

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The founder of Swedish furniture giant Ikea, 86-year-old Ingvar Kamprad, has formally handed over the running of the business to his three sons, a company official told Swedish daily Expressen on Monday. "Ingvar will no longer be there to give his point of view, give advice or support," said Goeran... FULL ARTICLE AT Channel NewsAsia

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