U.S. – On January 11 IKEA Retail U.S. opened in Queens, NY the first store in the U.S. with a new, smaller format, offering a full range of products across 115,000 sq. ft. of space.

Through room sets and digital tools focused on sustainable, small-space living solutions, the Queens store is built for the unique lifestyle of New Yorkers.

“At IKEA we’re on a journey to transform our business to meet our customers wherever they are and how they like to shop. As life at home has taken on a new meaning this year for so many people, our customers’ needs and behaviors are changing too, and we hope our new Queens store will serve as a convenient and accessible source of inspiration and home furnishing expertise for New Yorkers,” said Javier Quiñones, President & Chief Sustainability Officer, IKEA Retail U.S.

The Queens store will be the third location in New York City, complementing the Planning Studio in Manhattan (opened April 2019) and IKEA Brooklyn.

At the new Queen’s location customers will be able to purchase and take home portable home furnishing accessories, purchase all other products and set up home delivery, enjoy self-pay and assisted check out options for a seamless shopping experience and schedule appointments with IKEA co-workers to plan kitchens, living rooms, and bedrooms.

“We’re excited to welcome New Yorkers to our new store in Queens. Every detail was created with the unique needs of New Yorkers in mind, from the proximity to public transportation and delivery and assembly options, to the wide product range curated specifically to meet their dynamic lifestyles,” said Shahab Mollaei, Market Manager, IKEA Queens.

As part of the global IKEA commitment to sustainability, the company has a goal of completing 100% of last-mile deliveries in New York City via electric vehicle by the end of January 2021.