IKEA is a dominant force on the Czech furniture market.

According to the association, up to one third of the country’s furniture market is controlled by global furniture retailers, including Swedish furniture giant IKEA and Danish chain Jysk.

Last year, profits of IKEA in the Czech Republic increased by 3.5% to CZK 10 bln, while Jysk’s profit rose by 13% to CZK 3.3 bln, Czech Radio reported.