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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

The shocking consequence of Asko and Sotka's bankruptcy - 74 large spaces are about to be vacant

The bankruptcy of Asko and Sotka's parent company, Indoor Group, results in the impending vacancy of 74 business spaces across Finland.

Feb 25 โ€ข 06:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Suppliers Watched from the Sidelines as Indoor Group Slid Towards Ruin - Yle Investigated What Happened Before That

The Indoor Group, owner of Asko and Sotka, declared bankruptcy in early February, surprising many despite warning signs leading up to the failure.

Feb 21 โ€ข 06:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

BLOW TO CONSUMERS โŸฉ Asko and Sotka bankruptcies leave tens of thousands empty-handed

The bankruptcy of furniture retailer Asko leaves approximately 15,000 customers without their ordered goods, causing significant concern among consumers.

Feb 20 โ€ข 11:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Oulu Man Left Without the Armchair He Ordered from Asko โ€“ Now the Same Armchair is Being Sold to Others

A retired man from Oulu has lost his armchair order due to the bankruptcy of the Asko furniture chain, which has left thousands of orders unfulfilled.

Feb 19 โ€ข 09:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

STT: Bad news for 15,000 customers of Asko and Sotka

Over 15,000 customers who made payments for products from Asko and Sotka are facing delivery issues due to the bankruptcy of their parent company, Indoor Group.

Feb 18 โ€ข 19:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

This is how many customers of Asko and Sotka will be left empty-handed - "Unfortunately"

Approximately 18,000 customers of the Asko and Sotka furniture chains are left waiting for their orders due to the companies' bankruptcy.

Feb 18 โ€ข 09:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

At least 15,000 customers left without products purchased from Asko or Sotka

A significant number of customers, estimated at 15,000, are facing losses due to the bankruptcy of Asko and Sotka furniture chains, having not received products they paid for.

Feb 18 โ€ข 07:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Toivo Sukari reveals the events behind Sotka and Asko: "I tried until the last minute"

Furniture industry veteran Toivo Sukari reflects on his unsuccessful efforts to buy Finnish furniture chains Sotka and Asko, while expressing concerns over the industry's future.

Feb 17 โ€ข 12:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

"Asko has been with me since childhood" - do you remember these classics?

Finnish memories revolve around the now-defunct furniture brands Asko and Sotka, highlighting their significance in many people's lives since 1918.

Feb 15 โ€ข 05:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Relieving Information for Asko and Sotka Customers: Even if the Store Disappears, the Warranty May Not

Finnish furniture retailers Asko and Sotka have ceased to exist after their owner went bankrupt this week, leaving customers unsure about the validity of their warranties.

Feb 13 โ€ข 17:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

An employee saw from a front-row seat as Asko and Sotka went down the path of destruction

A dramatic collapse of the Asko and Sotka retail chains has left employees and experts discussing the reasons behind the downfall.

Feb 13 โ€ข 10:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Jere Kujala received a layoff notice yesterday โ€“ Lahti is already deep in trouble, Asko's and Sotka's bankruptcy hits harder

Indoor Group's bankruptcy leaves over 80 workers at Asko's sofa factory in Lahti without jobs, exacerbating the city's already high unemployment rates.

Feb 12 โ€ข 07:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

The unpleasant truth about Asko and Sotka has been revealed: Thousands left without purchases

Thousands of customers of Indoor Group, which operates Asko and Sotka, have been left without their ordered products following the company's bankruptcy.

Feb 12 โ€ข 06:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Thousands of Asko and Sotka customers left without their purchases

Thousands of customers of Asko and Sotka furniture chains are reportedly left without their orders after the companies filed for bankruptcy.

Feb 12 โ€ข 06:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Professor: Furniture chains must compete on more than just price โ€“ this is where Asko and Sotka stumbled

A marketing professor suggests that traditional Finnish furniture chains, such as Asko and Sotka, need to differentiate themselves beyond pricing as they struggle competitively.

Feb 11 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Asko and Sotka, who filed for bankruptcy in Finland, are unable to pay their employees' salaries

The parent company of furniture chains Asko and Sotka has filed for bankruptcy and is unable to pay employee salaries due this Friday.

Feb 11 โ€ข 15:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Employees of Asko and Sotka Not Receiving Their Salaries

The Indoor Group, the parent company of Asko and Sotka furniture chains, is unable to pay its approximately 500 employees due to bankruptcy following prolonged financial difficulties.

Feb 11 โ€ข 13:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Editorial: Asko Became an Iconic Furniture Brand

Asko, a legendary Finnish furniture company, has filed for bankruptcy due to financial struggles exacerbated by economic downturns, ending its legacy in January 2026.

Feb 10 โ€ข 19:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A salesperson reveals: Customers were warned during the last days of Sotka and Asko - "We didn't expect that..."

A furniture chain employee has expressed personal guilt over the sudden bankruptcy of the companies Sotka and Asko, which employed approximately 600 people.

Feb 10 โ€ข 18:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Now it is certain: The owner of Asko and Sotka is in bankruptcy proceedings

The Helsinki District Court has decided to initiate bankruptcy proceedings for Indoor Group Oy, the owner of Asko and Sotka, after the company filed for bankruptcy on Monday.

Feb 10 โ€ข 10:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Where is the 4,000 euro sofa? The bankruptcy of Sotka and Asko has dire consequences

The bankruptcy of furniture retailers Asko and Sotka has left many customers frustrated and searching for their pre-paid orders, with shops and online services closed.

Feb 10 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Is the story of Asko and Sotka finally over? Expert assesses

An expert evaluates the future of Asko after its parent company's bankruptcy, indicating that the brand may still have potential despite its recent difficulties.

Feb 9 โ€ข 18:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

From Lahti's Joinery Factory to Asko

The parent company of Asko and Sotka, Indoor Group, has filed for bankruptcy due to being over-indebted and insolvent, potentially marking the end of over a century of Finnish furniture manufacturing history.

Feb 9 โ€ข 17:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Gloomy new information about Asko and Sotka's bankruptcy โ€“ Yle: All laid off at the sofa factory

Employees at the Insofa sofa factory in Lahti have been sent home due to the bankruptcy of furniture stores Asko and Sotka, affecting around 500 workers.

Feb 9 โ€ข 16:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Asko and Sotka go bankrupt โ€“ terrible debts revealed

The parent company of the Asko and Sotka furniture chains, Indoor Group, has filed for bankruptcy due to significant debts exceeding 55 million euros.

Feb 9 โ€ข 14:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Legendary furniture stores are disappearing from the arena

The iconic Estonian furniture chains Asko and Sotka are going bankrupt after numerous unsuccessful attempts to find sustainable solutions.

Feb 9 โ€ข 12:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Sotka and Asko are just the beginning โ€“ More bankruptcies coming

The furniture retail sector in Finland faces significant challenges, with half of the 200 retailers operating at a loss, suggesting a wave of bankruptcies is imminent after companies like Sotka and Asko.

Feb 9 โ€ข 11:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Asko and Sotka's Parent Company Files for Bankruptcy

Indoor Group, the parent company of Finnish furniture chains Asko and Sotka, has filed for bankruptcy due to a prolonged economic crisis.

Feb 9 โ€ข 09:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Sotka and Asko: Bankruptcy

The furniture retailers Sotka and Asko have filed for bankruptcy due to long-standing financial difficulties and unsuccessful attempts to find new financing.

Feb 9 โ€ข 09:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
Sports

Finnish ski guru reveals Iivo Niskanen's special feature: "Thatโ€™s where he is the best"

Finnish ski expert Asko Lahdelma analyzes the characteristics of competitive skis ahead of the Winter Olympics, noting the similarities between race skis and the challenges presented by Olympic terrains.

Feb 3 โ€ข 04:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Big Jackpot with Asko's Old Furniture โ€“ Do You Have These at Home?

The article discusses the legacy of Asko furniture store, known for its iconic Finnish design, amidst the news of a bankruptcy filing by Indoor Group.

Jan 31 โ€ข 16:52 UTC

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