It started as a dream for Kristina 'Kikki' Karlsson, who grew up on a small farm in Sweden, wanting to do something meaningful, something she loved… Today, it's a global journey of Swedish design and stationery love. ...

Why did kikki K fail?

Ms Karlsson and Mr Lacy blamed the collapse on the latest lockdown in Kikki K's home state of Victoria, NSW and the ACT, saying the company was heavily dependent on sales from its retail stores, which sell diaries, calendars, planners, notebooks, cards and wrapping paper.

When was kikki K started?

Co-founders Kristina Karlsson, who started the business in 2001, and Paul Lacy will continue to run the business and will remain shareholders, with kikki. K operating as an Australian sister company to Erin Condren.