Read more Scandinavian rivalry stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/25399/scandinavian-rivalry.htmlhttp://img1-cdn.newser.com/images/newser-black250x40.gifhttp://www.newser.com/2012 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorFri, 25 May 2012 00:12:25 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/20901/ikeas-names-enrage-danes.htmlNick McMaster<img src='http://img1-cdn.newser.com/getimage.aspx?mediaid=81182&width=45&height=45&crop=Y&updateddate=20110401020820' border='0' />Danes are hopping mad about a discovery that Swedish furniture giant Ikea uses Danish place names for its doormats and floor coverings, while reserving Swedish and Norwegian monikers for higher-end items, Der Spiegel reports. Some Danish academics argue that this reinforces Sweden’s perception of Denmark as a “doormat” for its...Customers work their way thorough a winding line to enter the new Ikea store for its grand opening, Wednesday, May 23, 2007, in South Jordan, Utah. (AP Photo/Douglas C. Pizac)http://www.newser.com/story/20901/ikeas-names-enrage-danes.htmlThu, 06 Mar 2008 16:34:11 CST