Ikea to open first store in York
Ikea is set to open its first-ever store in York with the opening of a ‘Plan and Order’ point at Clifton Moor Retail Park.
The retailer’s Plan and Order Points are smaller stores, which look to provide customers with bespoke kitchen and storage planning services. At these locations, customers can access furnishing advice from Ikea workers, who can assist them in planning, purchasing, and installing their kitchens and bedroom and living room storage.
The store – which opens in August – will also offer a collection area for online orders, where customers will be able to return purchases.
The opening forms part of Ikea’s wider expansion plan, which includes the opening of another Plan and Order Point in Dundee, smaller stores in Norwich and Chester, and a new city store in Brighton. This comes after the retailer opened Plan and Order Points in Hull and Waterford and a small store in Harlow.
Conor Doherty, market manager at Ikea, said: “Our Plan and Order Points offer the perfect space for customers to create their ideal kitchen or storage setup. Beyond planning, these locations also make it easier for those living further from our Hull, Leeds, and Sheffield stores to access our full range, whether they’re shopping for a new sofa, bed, or any other IKEA favourite.”
Luke Charters, member of parliament for York Outer, added: “I’m delighted to welcome IKEA’s new Plan and Order point to York Outer, due to open in August. It’s a fantastic addition that makes home design more accessible for local households and will bring good jobs to York. This investment shows IKEA’s commitment to our city and will support both creativity and convenience for York residents.”