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How IKEA’s small format stores are testament to the power of retail parks

A quiet revolution is underway with the brand
Thomas Rollinson. (Colliers)
Thomas Rollinson. (Colliers)
By Tom Rollinson
August 22, 2025 | 1:43 P.M.

There are few retailers that are associated to the size of their stores as IKEA, which has built its brand on sprawling warehouse-style spaces. But a quiet revolution is underway with the Swedish brand pivoting to smaller format stores in the UK, with new openings in Harlow, Chester and Norwich.

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