Home furnishing retailer IKEA announced total sales of £1.411 billion in the UK for the financial year ending 31st August 2014, an increase of 11.3% on the previous year.

Following a determined pledge last year by Gillian Drakeford, UK country retail manager, to double turnover and market share by 2020, this year’s double-digit growth shows sturdy movement towards this reality, with market share also growing by 0.5% to 7.1%.

Commenting on the results Gillian Drakeford said, “We are delighted to report such positive growth here in the UK for the third year running. What is really encouraging is that this growth has come from our existing business, not relying on a bricks and mortar expansion programme. Over the past year we have been focused on really understanding how our customers live at home here in the UK, and presenting our unique product range in a relevant and inspiring way in each of our stores. We have continued to invest in making it easier for our customers to shop with us and are thrilled that these investments have resulted in another year of fantastic growth.”