Pop-ups as a warm up for IKEA India
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Ikea India is launching its pop-up store format Hej Homes in cities where it plans to open brand stores.
The local branch of the Swedish home furnishings and furniture retailer plans to have 50 of the outlets by 2025, with a typical Hej House store being between 4000 and 7000 sqft (650 sqm), housing a cafe and usually in malls.
The idea of the stores is to give consumers a taste of the Ikea brand, says country marketing manager Ulf Smedberg.
The first pop-up will be unveiled in Hyderabad, where construction has started on the brand’s first store. Its second store is expected to be in Navi Mumbai, with plans to start 25 Ikea stores by 2025. Also launching in the first phase will be stores in Bengaluru, Delhi and Mumbai.
Smedberg says the retailer will be introducing catalogues as part of its branding strategy.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the typical size of a Hej Home pop-up store, and what facilities will it include?
What is the typical size of a Hej Home pop-up store, and what facilities will it include?
Hej Home pop-up stores are generally between 4000 and 7000 square feet (650 square metres). They will house a cafe and are usually located within shopping malls, aiming to give customers an early brand experience.
Q.Which city will see the first Hej Home pop-up store open, and why is this location significant?
Which city will see the first Hej Home pop-up store open, and why is this location significant?
The first Hej Home pop-up store will open in Hyderabad. This city is significant because construction has already begun there for Ikea's very first full-sized brand store in India.
Q.How many full-sized Ikea stores does the company plan to open in India by 2025?
How many full-sized Ikea stores does the company plan to open in India by 2025?
Ikea plans to open 25 full-sized brand stores in India by 2025. These stores will launch in phases, with Bengaluru, Delhi, and Mumbai included in the initial phase of expansion.
Q.What additional branding strategy is Ikea introducing as part of its wider launch in India?
What additional branding strategy is Ikea introducing as part of its wider launch in India?
As part of its branding strategy, Ikea will be introducing catalogues. This initiative supports the overall aim of giving consumers a better taste and understanding of the Ikea brand in India.
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