Ikea is closing its Southlake site after about two years in operation, even as it prepares new stores in the region.
The Swedish furniture and home goods company will shutter the design planning and online pickup spot on Feb. 1, according to a statement on its website.
“As we evolve to meet challenging needs of our customers, we’ve made the difficult decision to close, “ Ikea said on its website.
The shutdown comes amid efforts to add new stores in the region. The company expects to open new stores in Rockwall and in Dallas‘ University Park area this year as it looks to expand its reach. It has traditional retail locations in Frisco and Grand Prairie.
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In an emailed statement, the company noted the Southlake spot is 30 minutes away from the planned Dallas site. The site covers less than 11,000 square feet.
“Unlike Southlake, which focused solely on planning spaces like kitchens, bedrooms, and bathrooms, the new Dallas–University Park store will offer a central planning area, plus inspirational fully furnished room settings, thousands of products for immediate takeaway, and the Ikea Food experience,” the company said.
Ikea also has in-store operations for customers at two Best Buys in the region, with one in Mesquite and one in the Fort Worth area. These sites include plan-and-order point services.
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