Is JYSK owned by IKEA?
While both IKEA and JYSK are Scandinavian-based furniture stores, IKEA does not own JYSK as of 2022. IKEA and JYSK are competing brands that both specialize in household goods and interior décor. While both companies sell similar products, JYSK is not owned by IKEA.
Why is JYSK called JYSK?
The company is owned by Lars Larsen Group. Jysk (meaning "Jutlandic") was founded by Lars Larsen, who opened the first store on Silkeborgvej in the Danish city Aarhus in April 1979. The logo displays a goose, which has a historical thread to the brand.