The 2013 financial report for the Ikea Group, the world's largest furniture retailer, provides insights into the outlook for the international furniture sector.   In the financial year 2013 (to 31st August 2013), Ikea's sales increased 3.1% to €27.9 billion and profit also increased by 3.1% to €3.3 billion. Market conditions continued to improve, reports the retailer, with strong growth in China, Russia and the US.  Ikea reports that "Consumer spending is improving in many countries. While the challenging economic situation may not be over, there are positive signs. Important consumer ...