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IKEA unveils its first ever B2B furniture collection, MITTZON
Mumbai: With the dynamic shifts and new workspace trends taking creative shapes, IKEA has been reimagining the evolved needs of businesses and how furniture can contribute to better productivity and efficiency at work. The pandemic accelerated hybrid workspaces, and IKEA saw a big opportunity to create something that is unique to both businesses and remote workspaces. According to IKEA’s internal research, 76% of the working force is expected to adapt to a hybrid working model and 63% of office spaces are yet to adapt to suit the post-pandemic working models.
Inspired by the opportunity to create a desire to feel more at home when at work, IKEA has introduced its largest office collection to date, MITTZON. From adjustable desks to sound-proof screens, the new collection of 56 products comprises of first-to-market innovative solutions and unique styles tailored to address the challenges and aspirations of today’s workforce. With a keen focus on optimising the office experience, MITTZON integrates functionality and aesthetics with holistic ergonomic design principles that prioritise wellbeing at work.
. Acoustics: MITTZON prioritises acoustics in its development to enhance focus and well-being in the workplace. The collection includes high-level acoustic screens that absorb and block sound, prevent visual distractions, and provide privacy for focused work. MITTZON showcases innovation using wood fibre filling in its acoustic screens made of more than 90% wood, providing effective sound absorption while being recyclable.
. Biophilic Design: MITTZON incorporates biophilic design elements, such as nature-inspired shapes, colours, and materials. These features promote wellness by reducing stress and increasing productivity, drawing from Scandinavian outdoor elements like sand patterns and wood finishes to create a relaxing and inspiring environment.
. Durability: The collection is designed to be durable and long-lasting, with modular, repairable, and refurbished components. It also features high-quality materials like fade-resistant wood veneer and high-strength steel, backed by a 10-year warrantee, aligning with IKEA’s commitment to sustainability and circular product design.
IKEA India country B2B manager Sumit Parthi said, “Our new office system, MITTZON, is developed with flexibility at its core to adapt to distinct working preferences and activities. It is an efficient and affordable product range for the workplaces of today and tomorrow. The result is a new office system that inspires collaboration, comfort, and productivity. B2B in India is growing exponentially, and our solutions, backed by thorough research of global and Indian trends, expand the scope to grow our market share. Currently, IKEA B2B contributes to 15–20% of overall IKEA sales in India, and with this new collection, we aim to increase our presence and sales in the coming years.”
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Barista partners Ginny Weds Sunny 2 with mango campaign
Cafe chain blends cinema buzz with summer menu and 20 per cent offer.
MUMBAI: Love may brew slowly, but marketing clearly doesn’t especially when coffee meets cinema and mangoes steal the spotlight. Barista Coffee Company has partnered with the upcoming hindi film Ginny Weds Sunny 2 as its official beverage partner, in a move aimed at tapping into youth culture through entertainment-led engagement. The collaboration is not just a logo placement exercise. Instead, Barista is translating the film’s high-energy vibe into its cafés with a themed summer menu titled “Main Hoon Mango”, accompanied by a limited-period 20 per cent discount on combo offerings across outlets.
Actors Medha Shankr and Avinash Tiwary feature in the campaign, seen engaging with the mango-themed menu inside Barista cafés, a visual cue designed to blur the lines between reel and real-life consumption moments.
The strategy reflects a broader shift in how consumer brands are leveraging hindi film industry not just for visibility, but for immersive, on-ground engagement. By embedding the film’s narrative into its product experience, Barista is aiming to drive footfall, especially among younger audiences who increasingly seek experiential touchpoints over traditional advertising.
Barista Coffee Company CEO Rajat Agrawal described the partnership as both a branding and growth play, focused on expanding reach beyond the existing customer base and aligning with evolving consumer preferences.
The emphasis on a seasonal, flavour-led hook mango, one of India’s most culturally resonant ingredients adds a timely layer to the campaign, aligning with summer consumption trends while riding on the film’s promotional momentum.
For Barista, the move is part of a larger positioning shift. Rather than operating purely as a coffee retail chain, the brand is increasingly framing itself as a lifestyle destination, one that intersects with entertainment, conversation and shared experiences. By integrating cinema into its physical spaces, Barista is effectively turning cafés into micro-extensions of the film’s universe, where consumers do not just watch a story unfold but participate in it sip by sip.
The 20 per cent offer further nudges trial, lowering the barrier for consumers to engage with the themed menu while amplifying recall through a tangible incentive.
Brand-film collaborations are hardly new, but their execution is evolving. Where earlier partnerships relied on co-branded ads or product placements, the current playbook leans towards immersive storytelling and retail integration.
In that sense, Barista’s “Main Hoon Mango” push is less about promotion and more about participation inviting consumers to experience a slice of the film within a familiar, everyday setting. As the film industry continues to act as a cultural amplifier, such partnerships underline a growing truth, in today’s attention economy, it is not enough to be seen brands must be experienced.
And if that experience comes with a mango twist and a cinematic backdrop, all the better.
