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Swedish furniture giant IKEA on Thursday opened a new store in the heart of London's shopping district, with a flurry of balloons, flags -- and giant meatballs.

Swedish furniture giant IKEA on Thursday opened a new store in the heart of London's shopping district, with a flurry of balloons, flags -- and giant meatballs.

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Swedish furniture giant IKEA on Thursday opened a new store in the heart of London's shopping district, with a flurry of balloons, flags -- and giant ...

Swedish furniture giant IKEA on Thursday opened a new store in the heart of London's shopping district, with a flurry of balloons, flags -- and giant meatballs.

Swedish furniture giant IKEA on Thursday opened a new store in the heart of London's shopping district, with a flurry of balloons, flags -- and giant meatballs.