There are about 12,000 products in the total IKEA product range. Each store carries a selection of 12000 products depending on store size. The core range is the same worldwide.
Capital expenditure or capital expense (CAPEX) is an expense where the benefit continues over a long period, rather than being exhausted in a short period. Such expenditure is of a non-recurring nature and results in acquisition of permanent assets. It is thus distinct from a recurring expense.
Capital expenditures (CAPEX) and operating expenses (OPEX) represent two basic categories of business expenses. They differ in the nature of the expenses, and in their respective treatments for tax purposes.