New concept store focuses on everyday essentials and quick visits

BURLINGTON, ON, Sept. 8, 2026 /CNW/ -- IKEA Canada is pleased to announce that it will open its first compact store format in London, Ontario on September 29, 2026. Designed for quick visits and everyday essentials, this new store concept will bring IKEA closer to where people live, work, socialize, and shop on a daily basis.

"We are excited to launch this new concept store as the first of its kind in Canada, making our affordable, functional, and inspiring home furnishing solutions more accessible to those in London, Ontario and surrounding areas," says Selwyn Crittendon, CEO and Chief Sustainability Officer, IKEA Canada. "As a brand rooted in life at home, we're committed to continuing to meet our customers' evolving needs and dreams and helping to create a better everyday life for the many."

Located at White Oaks Mall (1105 Wellington Road), the new London location will offer:

• A compact layout of approximately 43,000 square feet (about one-fifth the size of IKEA Burlington) with more than 2,500 everyday essentials or seasonal favourites;
• Inspiring room sets and smart solutions for a better, more sustainable life at home;
• A selection of about 400 furniture items available for immediate purchase and takeaway from the Self-serve warehouse;
• The ability to order the full IKEA product offering with flexible delivery and collection options; and
• A selection of IKEA food for a taste of Swedishness (yes, including meatballs).

The new compact store concept complements other IKEA store formats and digital channels, strengthening the omnichannel experience and giving customers more ways to meet IKEA.

For example, customers looking to plan, design, and purchase complex home furnishing solutions such as kitchens can continue to book one-on-one appointments with IKEA experts at the London IKEA Plan and order point located at 3120 Wonderland Rd. South.

The London Pick-up location (1095 Wilton Grove Rd.) will also continue to operate, providing customers with a convenient place to collect orders placed through one of many IKEA shopping channels.

On September 29, IKEA Canada will host a grand opening celebration with exciting contests, offers, and giveaways. More details to follow closer to the date.

ABOUT IKEA CANADA
Founded in 1943 in Sweden, IKEA is a leading home furnishing retailer, offering a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low that as many people as possible can afford them. IKEA Canada is part of Ingka Group which operates 574 IKEA stores in 31 countries, including 15 stores and 13 Plan and order points in Canada. Last year, IKEA Canada welcomed 33.3 million visitors to its stores and 199.9 million visitors to IKEA.ca. IKEA Canada operates business through the IKEA vision - to create a better everyday life for the many people and does so through its local community efforts and sustainability initiatives. For more information on IKEA Canada, please visit IKEA.ca.

SOURCE IKEA Canada Limited Partnership