CANADA – IKEA Canada launched in select markets TaskRabbit, the in-home assembly and mounting service. This on-demand service is now available in-store and online in the Greater Toronto Area, with plans to roll-out to the Vancouver market in mid-November and the Montreal area in spring of 2019.

The new IKEA service allows customers to have products assembled in-home and at their convenience – as early as the next day after purchase. Assembly services are affordable and priced by flat rate per type of furniture, starting at CAD 32.

“We know that Canadians are increasingly time-strapped, with growing urbanization and longer commute times than ever. Expanding our offer with TaskRabbit’s on-demand service enables IKEA to meet our customers’ needs in a fast-changing retail landscape,” said Marsha Smith, President, IKEA Canada. “Today’s launch is an important step as IKEA Canada continues its transformation journey to become the leading multichannel home furnishings retailer, ensuring the shopping experience is convenient, flexible and affordable for our customers, both today and in the future.”

IKEA acquired TaskRabbit in September 2017, as part of its commitment to offer more accessible services to customers. The network connects people who need tasks done around the home – such as furniture assembly, handyman work, moving help, snow removal and much more – with Taskers, independent service providers, who have listed their services on the network. Taskers are background checked, vetted and receive ratings/reviews for tasks completed.

TaskRabbit recently celebrated its 10th anniversary – making everyday life easier for its users since 2008. Canada is TaskRabbit’s first new country market since its acquisition by IKEA and third market overall, with a current presence in the UK and USA. IKEA furniture assembly currently ranks as the fastest growing category on TaskRabbit.