Opening date released for the world’s largest Ikea in Manila
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The world’s largest Ikea store, Ikea Pasay City in Manila, is set to open its doors to the public this month after being delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Ikea Pasay City also marks the chain’s first location in the Philippines. The 67,760sqm store, scheduled to open on November 25, is located next to the Mall of Asia and spans five stories.
While two floors are dedicated to retail activities, the remaining floors are for stocks and e-commerce operations.
The new Ikea store will house more than 8,000 home furnishing and appliance products, together with a restaurant, where customers can find the brand’s famous Swedish meatballs. Ikea Philippines’ online store launched earlier this month for delivery orders after a soft launch in September.
The launch of Ikea Pasay City was announced in 2018 and due to open last year. However, the construction of the store was interrupted last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the total size of the new Ikea store in Manila?
What is the total size of the new Ikea store in Manila?
The new Ikea Pasay City store in Manila spans 67,760 square metres. It is described as the world's largest Ikea store, indicating its significant scale for retail and operations.
Q.When was the Ikea Pasay City store originally planned to open?
When was the Ikea Pasay City store originally planned to open?
The launch of Ikea Pasay City was initially announced in 2018 and was due to open last year. Its construction, however, was interrupted due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Q.What facilities will the new Ikea store offer besides retail space?
What facilities will the new Ikea store offer besides retail space?
Beyond two floors dedicated to retail activities, the remaining floors are for stock and e-commerce operations. The store will also include a restaurant serving the brand's famous Swedish meatballs.
Q.How many products will the new Ikea store in Manila stock?
How many products will the new Ikea store in Manila stock?
The new Ikea Pasay City store will house more than 8,000 home furnishing and appliance products. This extensive range complements the store's considerable retail space.
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