Global home furnishings retailer IKEA India has reportedly planned to launch its first store in Bengaluru at Nagasandra on June 22^nd, 2022.

The big-format store will be linked to the Nagasandra metro station thereby supporting a comfortable and faster commute and increasing the store accessibility.

As part of the brand’s visual identity, the IKEA wordmark has been installed at the store before the launch. IKEA India announced Anje Heim as Karnataka’s Market Manager.

Heim expressed that the brand intends to provide home furnishing solutions matching the dreams and aspirations of the Bengaluru people.

The new store will serve as a one-stop shop for all home furnishing needs. IKEA’s affordable and unique range can cater to a variety of consumer demands, added Heim.

Spanning 12.2 acres, the IKEA Nagasandra store comprises more than 7,000 good quality, affordable, well-designed, and sustainable home furnishing IKEA items in addition to inspiring home sets to decorate homes.

The store will also include Småland, one of the largest play areas for children, in addition to a 1,000-seater restaurant serving a mix of Indian and Swedish delicacies.

The store will have everything for each space in the house. Services like the personal shopper, remote planning, and click & collect will be available at the store to offer a complete shopping experience.

IKEA commenced its e-commerce venture in Bengaluru with an app and a shopping website last year. The Swedish brand continues to expand its operations in India through an omnichannel approach. This focuses on providing more alternatives to customers with offline and online formats across India.

For the unversed, the largest IKEA franchisee Ingka Group runs 465 IKEA stores, planning studios, and shops across 32 countries.

The company has an online presence in Pune, Mumbai, Gujarat, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru. Currently, two large-format IKEA stores are running in Navi Mumbai and Hyderabad.

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