The Swedish furniture giants first confirmed in April that a new smaller store would be opening in Chester, and the opening date, Thursday, October 9, is almost upon us.

The new store is one of three of the new format stores launching this year, alongside IKEA Harlow and IKEA Norwich.

What’s happening on the day?

IKEA have confirmed that a ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 10am on Thursday at the Greyhound Retail Park site.

IKEA is also giving customers a chance to walk away with an extra special surprise as the first 300 IKEA Family Members to visit the store will receive a gift card, with values ranging from £1 to £1,000.

How does it differ from other locations?

The Chester store is part of the retailer’s expansion strategy with the aim of bringing the brand closer to where many people live, work and socialise, in locations like suburbs, towns and smaller cities where the business has previously not had a physical presence.

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What’s available in store?

The store will offer a showroom and market hall with IKEA’s most popular furniture families, home furnishing accessories and limited-edition seasonal ranges.

Customers will have online access to the full IKEA range, with option of home delivery or free collection in 48 hours.

Planning services for kitchens and bedroom storage will also be available.

There will also be the opportunity to buy pre-loved productions at reduced prices or return items that are no longer needed in exchange for store credit.

The Swedish Bit will provide a selection of the brands popular food to eat in or take away.

When can I visit?

The Chester store will be open from Monday to Saturday, 10am – 8pm and Sundays from 10.30am to 4.30pm.

The Chester Standard will be visiting the store on Thursday, so be sure to let us know your thoughts, and come and say hello if you’re at the opening.