IKEA Announces New 2026 Store Openings Across US

Furniture giant to expand presence in Chicago, Tulsa, Fort Collins and Los Angeles

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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IKEA has unveiled plans to open new retail locations in Chicago, Tulsa, Fort Collins and Los Angeles in 2026, expanding the company's footprint across the United States. This comes on top of six other new stores previously announced for 2026, bringing the total to ten new IKEA openings that year.

Why it matters

IKEA's 2026 store openings are a boost for the U.S. retail sector, coming amid a widespread trend of store closures in recent years. The new locations will expand IKEA's presence in new markets and continue the company's push into smaller-footprint stores aimed at bringing its curated selections and design services closer to shoppers.

The details

The new IKEA stores set to open in 2026 include a city-center location in Culver City, Los Angeles, the first store in Tulsa, Oklahoma, a store at Gurnee Mills near Chicago, and a new outpost in Fort Collins, Colorado. These join six other previously announced 2026 openings in markets like Houston, Dallas, Phoenix and Huntsville, Alabama. IKEA also opened 14 new retail locations in the 2025 fiscal year and launched nine new Plan & Order Points with pickup services in key markets.

  • IKEA announced the new 2026 store openings on February 18, 2026.
  • The new stores are set to open across the U.S. throughout 2026.

The players

IKEA

A furniture manufacturing and retail company known for its modern, affordable home furnishings and accessories.

Rob Olson

The interim CEO of IKEA U.S.

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What they’re saying

“FY25 was a year of meaningful connection and growth despite a challenging external environment. We strengthened our ability to serve customers through new store formats, digital innovation and expanded rewards, all while reinforcing our commitment to communities and the environment.”

— Rob Olson, Interim CEO of IKEA U.S. (IKEA)

“Looking ahead to FY26, we will build on this momentum, focusing on continued investment in the U.S. to make IKEA more affordable, accessible and sustainable.”

— Rob Olson, Interim CEO of IKEA U.S. (IKEA)

What’s next

The new IKEA stores are set to open across the U.S. throughout 2026.

The takeaway

IKEA's planned 2026 store openings in new markets like Chicago, Tulsa and Los Angeles represent a strategic expansion for the furniture retailer, bucking the trend of store closures that has impacted much of the U.S. retail sector in recent years. The new locations will bring IKEA's affordable, sustainable home furnishings and design services closer to more shoppers across the country.