"IKEA is well known for its monster-sized warehouses in major cities, but bosses have a plan to open new format stores in smaller towns in 2026, as it seeks to expand its footprint in France. The Swedish furniture brand is planning to open a new generation of smaller stores in medium-sized towns and cities across France, "where [they are not] yet present (...) in existing spaces and buildings that [they could] rent rather than build.""
"Currently, IKEA is present in most large French cities, with 11 locations in the Paris region, as well as two locations in the Lille area, two near Bordeaux, two near Toulouse, and five along the Mediterranean between Montpellier and Nice. You can find an interactive map of IKEA's current locations in France on their website. IKEA recorded sales in France in 2024 of €3.5 billion, down 4.4 percent year-on-year. However, customer numbers rose by 1.5 percent."
IKEA plans a roll-out of smaller-format stores in medium-sized towns and cities across France, prioritizing rentable existing spaces instead of new builds. The aim is to have at least one IKEA reachable within 15 minutes for all French residents. The new-format openings should take months rather than the usual two years required to construct a traditional warehouse store. Smaller pilot stores in the UK delivered quicker, more convenient shopping experiences. IKEA currently has multiple large stores across France and recorded €3.5 billion in French sales in 2024, with customer numbers rising 1.5% despite a 4.4% sales decline.
Read at The Local France
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