‘IKEA thinks its Crate and Barrel now’: People can’t afford IKEA furniture anymore

According to Ramsey Solutions, over half of Americans are reportedly struggling to pay their bills, and nearly half are struggling to pay for necessities like groceries—the cost of which has risen drastically over the last few years.

Even stores once known for being affordable, like Dollar Tree, McDonald's, and Taco Bell have come under scrutiny for raising their prices, making their products less accessible to customers.

IKEA, which is commonly looked at as an affordable DIY-style furniture store...