Swedish furniture giant Ikea has announced plans to open 10 new stores across the United States in 2026, expanding its presence in North America. The new locations will be in Chicago; Culver City, California; Dallas (two stores); Fort Collins, Colorado; Houston; Huntsville, Alabama; Phoenix; Tulsa; and Washington, D.C. A store in Memphis is set to close in May.
Ikea US Interim CEO Rob Olson said the company originally planned six new stores but added four more due to its success in 2025. “Looking ahead to FY26, we will build on this momentum, focusing on continued investment in the US to make Ikea more affordable, accessible and sustainable,” Olson stated.
The retailer currently operates 54 stores in the US, with over a third located in California (nine), Texas (seven) and Florida (five). If all openings proceed as planned, California and Texas will each have 10 stores. Globally, Ikea has 504 stores, including 77 in North America.
Ikea is the only primarily brick-and-mortar home-furnishings company in the top 50 US retailers, according to the National Retail Federation. The company opened its first US store in Pennsylvania in 1985 and is known for its large warehouse-style locations offering furniture, home accessories, and Swedish food.
