IKEA U.S. to celebrate grand opening of first location in Alabama on February 25

IKEA U.S. is proud to announce the grand opening of its newest location in Huntsville, Alabama on February 25, 2026, marking a significant milestone for the company and the local community. IKEA Huntsville will offer an inspiring and accessible shopping experience, bringing the dream of a better home within reach for the Huntsville metro area.

“As we expand our presence in the U.S., we’re excited to introduce the IKEA experience to North Alabama, marking our very first location in the state,” said Rob Olson, interim CEO of IKEA U.S. “IKEA Huntsville reflects our dedication to serving customers where they are and providing innovative, affordable solutions that make everyday life better.”

Located in the University Place Shopping Center at 6125 University Place Dr., Huntsville, the 46,000-square-foot store showcases over 5,000 products and a variety of fully furnished room settings, with more than 2,000 items available for immediate takeaway. Customers will find a central planning area for personalized design consultations, an As-Is Department with sustainable furnishing options and a Swedish food experience that serves beloved IKEA favorites like meatballs, plant balls, hot dogs, veggie dogs and more to enjoy in-store or to eat at home later.

“We’re thrilled to open IKEA Huntsville and join the vibrant community in North Alabama,” said Brad Ellis, Store Manager. “Whether you’re furnishing your very first place, refreshing a room or popping in for your favorite Swedish bites, we can’t wait to welcome you to IKEA Huntsville.”

The Huntsville community is invited to join us for the grand opening on Wednesday, February 25. As part of its commitment to being a good neighbor, IKEA Huntsville is donating $10,000 to Crisis Services of North Alabama. Festivities will kick off at 8:00 a.m., and customers can begin lining up at 7:00 a.m. The first 100 children will receive soft toys, and early visitors can enjoy exciting giveaways including IKEA products and gift cards while supplies last. Regular store hours will be 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday - Sunday.

IKEA is dedicated to enhancing the customer experience with a variety of customer meeting points and locations that complement each other and meet people’s different needs. In addition to opening new stores, IKEA U.S. has made significant investments in its omnichannel growth strategy as part of a $2.2 billion investment to become more affordable, accessible and sustainable for the many.

About IKEA

At IKEA, the vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people by offering well-designed, functional and affordable, high-quality home furnishing, produced with care for people and the environment. Ingka Group (Ingka Holding B.V. and its controlled entities) is one of 12 different groups of companies that own and operate IKEA retail under franchise agreements with Inter IKEA Systems B.V. Ingka Group has three business areas: IKEA Retail, Ingka Investments and Ingka Centres. Ingka Group is a strategic partner in the IKEA franchise system, operating 375 IKEA stores in 30 countries – including 54 retail locations in the U.S.