While some find it enjoyable, others believe that assembling IKEA furniture is both tedious and time consuming, which is why the furniture brand is now offering consumers the opportunity to hire an professional to assemble furniture after purchasing it.
This experience is made possible through IKEA's partnership with TaskRabbit, a company which the furniture brand bought back in September of 2017. To use the service, consumers simply request a time to have a TaskRabbit employee to come to their home to set up their items. Prices for this service start at $36, with increases based on the size and complexity of the item.
IKEA's assembly service hopes to further convenience the consumer who may be skeptical of purchasing IKEA furniture.
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Why This Trend Is Growing
- On-demand Furniture Assembly
- Platforms offering on-demand furniture assembly services through partnerships could disrupt the traditional furniture sales model.
- Task Outsourcing Services
- Companies offering specialized task services for specific products could lead to industry partnerships and expanded services.
- Convenience-based Service Bundling
- More companies may begin offering assembly services as an add-on to their products to provide a complete consumer experience.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Furniture
- Furniture retailers or manufacturers could partner with assembly service providers to offer a full-service experience to their customers.
- Home Services
- Home service providers could expand their offerings to include assembly services for furniture, appliances, and fixtures.
- E-commerce
- Online retailers could see an increase in sales by providing assembly services for difficult-to-build products, creating a competitive advantage.
