Ikea Malaysia confirms new store
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Ikea Malaysia is finally to open its second store – nearly 20 years after the Swedish brand debuted in the country.
The new store will be 20 per cent larger than the existing outlet in Mutiara Damansara and is scheduled to open by December.
Ikea Malaysia opened its first store at 1 Utama Shopping Mall in 1996. After seven years it moved to its own standalone location at nearby Damansara which, when it opened, was the largest Ikea in Asia.
“We are excited to confirm that the Ikea store in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, is set to open by the end of 2015, located at Jalan Cochran,” said Mike King, retail director
of Ikea Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand.
“The opening of Ikea Cheras is part of our overall expansion plan across southeast Asia in order to make Swedish home furnishings that are affordable, well-designed, functional and good quality available to everyone.”
King said construction has already begun and the company is starting to focus on the interior fittings and operational setup of the store.
Ikea in Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore is operated by Ikano Pte Ltd.
Questions & Answers
Q.Where will the new Ikea store be located?
Where will the new Ikea store be located?
The new Ikea store will be located in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, on Jalan Cochran. This marks the second Ikea outlet in Malaysia, opening almost two decades after the brand first arrived in the country.
Q.How much larger will the new store be compared to the existing Mutiara Damansara outlet?
How much larger will the new store be compared to the existing Mutiara Damansara outlet?
The new store in Cheras is planned to be 20 per cent larger than the existing outlet in Mutiara Damansara. Its opening is scheduled for December, making it a significant addition to Ikea's presence in Malaysia.
Q.When did Ikea first open a store in Malaysia?
When did Ikea first open a store in Malaysia?
Ikea first opened its doors in Malaysia in 1996, with its initial store located at 1 Utama Shopping Mall. After seven years, it relocated to its current standalone site in Damansara.
Q.Which company operates Ikea in Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore?
Which company operates Ikea in Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore?
Ikea operations in Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore are managed by Ikano Pte Ltd. This company is responsible for the overall expansion plans, including the new Cheras store and interior fittings.
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