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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Surprising news about Askon and Sotka's bankruptcy sales โ€“ Prices could be ridiculously low

Askon and Sotka's bankruptcy sales are seeing significant discounts, with prices expected to drop to as low as a few euros as the inventory is cleared.

Feb 26 โ€ข 07:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A surprising turn in Askos and Sotka: stores filled with discounted goods

Furniture chains Askon and Sotka in Finland are restocking stores with new discounted items following recent bankruptcy sales, contrary to expectations of a closing down.

Feb 24 โ€ข 13:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

About 20,000 customers of Askon and Sotka have not received their orders โ€“ the estate manager explains how to proceed

Approximately 20,000 customers of Askon and Sotka have not received their orders following the bankruptcy of Indoor Group, but most stores have reopened safely under supervision as liquidation sales commence.

Feb 18 โ€ข 08:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The liquidations of Askon and Sotka have quietly begun โ€“ this is what it looked like in Helsinki

The liquidation sales of the furniture chains Askon and Sotka, which went bankrupt, have commenced across Finland, creating crowds as stores reopen after the company's financial difficulties.

Feb 16 โ€ข 15:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The bankruptcy of Askon and Sotka now threatens a furniture factory that has been operating for 54 years in Teuva

The long-standing Rintaluoma furniture factory in Teuva, Finland, faces closure due to the bankruptcy of its primary client, Indoor Group, affecting its operations after 54 years.

Feb 13 โ€ข 06:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

"It was the worst message" - Lahdian Saija Suonio tells how life darkened in one day

Saija Suonio, an employee at the over 100-year-old Askon sofa factory in Lahti, Finland, shares her shock and the potential implications of the company's bankruptcy on local unemployment.

Feb 12 โ€ข 16:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Representative from Askon factory reached: Employees of Indoor Group will receive their salaries

Employees of Indoor Group and Insofa sofa factory will receive their salaries, confirmed by the bankruptcy estate's representative.

Feb 12 โ€ข 09:49 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

STT: Employees of Askon and Sotka Will Not Be Paid

Employees of Askon and Sotka are facing unpaid wages as their parent company, Indoor Group, enters bankruptcy.

Feb 11 โ€ข 18:20 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 Iltalehti
National & Local

Instructions for Askon and Sotka customers have arrived - Chief Shop Steward does not comment

The Helsinki District Court has initiated bankruptcy proceedings for Indoor Group, which owns the Askon and Sotka furniture stores, affecting customers' rights to claim refunds on pre-paid products.

Feb 10 โ€ข 14:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

New guidelines from the authorities for Askon and Sotka customers

Finnish consumer authority warns customers against contacting them regarding refunds due to the bankruptcy of furniture retailer Indoor Group, advising instead on handling outstanding payments.

Feb 10 โ€ข 13:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Decision on the bankruptcy of Askon and Sotka

The Indoor Group, which owns the furniture stores Askon and Sotka, along with the Askon furniture factory Insofa, has filed for bankruptcy in the Helsinki District Court.

Feb 10 โ€ข 10:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The situation of Askon and Sotka employees is unclear

The parent company of furniture chains Askon and Sotka, Indoor Group, along with its subsidiary Insofa, has filed for bankruptcy, leading to an uncertain future for employees and potential layoffs.

Feb 10 โ€ข 08:58 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

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 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Indoor Group and Insofa, owned by Askon and Sotka, file for bankruptcy

Indoor Group and Insofa have filed for bankruptcy due to a prolonged difficult financial situation.

Feb 9 โ€ข 09:28 UTC

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