Cabinet maker John McDonald tells how he built his Duarte, Calilifornia business using high end upgrades to IKEA cabinetry. The 2016 Cabinets & Closets Conference keynoter plans private label brands, multi-city showrooms, and expects sales to rise 50 percent to $6 million this year.

IKEA U.S. sales rose 6.7% for the year ending August 31, 2013. Globally net income rose 3.1% to $4.2 billion. IKEA will open more U.S. stores, expand delivery and installations services. Online sales in the U.S rose 65%.

IKEA sales for 2013 rose 6.7% in the U.S. Around the world net income rose 3.1% to $4.2 billion. Good Year For The IKEA Group Consumer Spending Is Recovering In Many Markets