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Ikea’s billionaire founder was so frugal that he bought clothes from flea markets and took free salt and pepper from restaurants

Fortune Jun 25, 2026 2h ago ⏱ 1 min read 👁 1 views
Ikea’s billionaire founder was so frugal that he bought clothes from flea markets and took free salt and pepper from restaurants
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Despite being one of the richest men alive, Ikea's billionaire founder Ingvar Kamprad would even steal packets of salt and pepper from restaurants This story was reported by Fortune. For more Finance news in Kenya, stay tuned to Masaa.
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