AUSTIN (KXAN) — A new IKEA store opened in San Marcos, Texas, Wednesday, according to a press release from the Swedish furniture company.
The new store is also a “new format” that IKEA US CEO Javier Quiñones said would provide shoppers a more convenient and accessible option.
“At IKEA U.S., we are committed to improving the customer experience by adapting our store formats for greater convenience, making delivery more affordable and ensuring better connectivity with our customers in their daily lives,” said Quiñones in the release. “The opening of IKEA San Marcos exemplifies our strategy of developing smaller, more accessible store formats in this journey toward a more connected and accessible IKEA experience for the many.”
It’s located at the San Mar Plaza shopping center in San Marcos.
IKEA San Marcos is a 35,000 square foot space, far smaller than the typical IKEA showroom. However, it isn’t the company’s smallest store variant — KXAN previously covered the 2024 opening of a smaller IKEA store at The Domain in Austin.
“We’re thrilled to show customers our new format store and celebrate our new location,” said Keena Garcia, IKEA US market manager, in the release. “No more trekking through that notorious I-35 traffic—now you can enjoy IKEA and our inspiring home design with less hassle.”