IKEA, the world's largest furniture retailer with a presence in 31 countries, opened its first US store in 1985. It recently announced it will beef up its efforts in America with an investment of $2.2 billion in new stores and pickup sites, creating an estimated 2,000 new jobs. Joining Julia to discuss his company's expansion plans is Javier Quiñones, CEO/CSO at IKEA US. 

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