May Day for Ikea

Ikea is to open its Oxford Stree, London store on 1 May.

The delayed opening will see Ikea use three floors of the seven-storey building (ground and two lower ground floors) to host roomsets, a market-hall of home furnishing accessories, a planning department and deli. It will cover 62,408sqft.

‘Whether a local Londoner or a tourist passing through, IKEA Oxford Street aims to inspire home dreams for everyone – offering beautifully designed, functional furnishings at prices affordable for as many people as possible, ensuring visitors leave with ideas and solutions that make everyday life at home a little better’ says Peter Jelkeby, Ikea UK ceo and chief sustainability officer (pictured).

The ground floor will also feature curated shops co-created with Londoners to reflect the city and Ikea’s unique character and style.

Some 3,500 home furnishing accessories and small furniture items will be available for purchase, with the remainder of the product range available for delivery or click and collect.

‘We have worked carefully to ensure we maintain the character of this historic building whilst creating a modern retail environment for customers to explore and be inspired. London is an iconic shopping destination, and we are thrilled to now have a home in its centre. Ikea Oxford Street’s location complements our network of stores in London – and beyond – and allows us to be closer to where our customers live, work and shop, while importantly being easily accessible by foot or public transport,’ says Jelkeby.

The store will be open daily from 10am until 8pm.

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