IKEA opens a compact Chester store on October 9, 2025, with limited in-store picks, full online ordering, and sustainability features.

IKEA is opening a new compact store in Chester on October 9, 2025, as part of a UK expansion focusing on smaller city-center locations and "Plan and Order Points" to improve accessibility. Located at Greyhound Retail Park, the store will operate Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., offering curated products for immediate purchase, full product range for delivery or collection, planning services, and a sustainability-focused "Re-shop and Re-use" section. The café will serve iconic meatballs in a smaller space. This format, part of a broader rollout including locations in Harlow, Norwich, Brighton, and London’s Oxford Street, aims to integrate into daily life with faster, more convenient access. The store will replace former Homebase signage with new IKEA-branded signs, including illuminated displays and seasonal banners, pending approval from Cheshire West and Chester Council. Early feedback from similar sites shows high demand, long lines, and parking issues, but strong satisfaction with product availability and convenience.