How many times have people driven hours to reach the nearest IKEA, loaded up their cars with flat-pack furniture, and wished there was a store closer to home? Swedish furniture giant IKEA is listening to those wishes with an ambitious expansion plan that promises to bring their signature blue and yellow stores much closer to American shoppers.
The company is investing heavily in U.S. growth with over $2.2 billion allocated for store openings and improvements over the next three years. This massive commitment reflects IKEA’s confidence in the American market, where they’ve already achieved impressive 13.6% market share growth over the past five years. For investors considering retail exposure, focusing on boring, reliable companies with proven business models and steady expansion plans often provides more sustainable returns than chasing trendy investments.
Texas seems to be IKEA’s favorite destination for 2025. Three major full-service stores are planned for the Lone Star State, with San Marcos opening in July, McAllen in October, and Dallas in December. These large-format locations will offer the complete IKEA experience that fans know and love, complete with Swedish meatballs and maze-like showrooms displaying over 7,700 products.
But IKEA isn’t just thinking big. They’re also introducing smaller Plan and Order points that focus on convenience rather than wandering through room displays. These compact locations in Cherry Hill, Beaverton, and Hunt Valley will offer design consultations and pickup services starting in June and July 2025. Think of them as IKEA’s greatest hits rather than the full concert experience.
The expansion continues into 2026 with stores planned for Rockwall, Phoenix, Media, Chantilly, and Syracuse. IKEA has already opened five new locations earlier this year across California and Arizona, proving they’re serious about this growth strategy. These openings include four plan and order points with pick-up locations and one additional pick-up point to better serve customers.
These new stores will feature enhanced digital integration, making shopping smoother than assembling furniture with missing screws. Click and Collect services let customers order online and pick up in-store, while TaskRabbit assembly services mean no more deciphering those wordless instruction manuals if customers prefer professional help.
IKEA’s aggressive expansion strategy aims to make everyday living more accessible, especially during challenging economic times. The company is also entering urban markets with plans for an 80,000 square foot customer meeting point in Manhattan as part of a mixed-use building development. Soon, that weekend IKEA trip might become a quick neighborhood stop instead of a day-long adventure.
