IKEA Closes Two Pilot Stores | Raleigh News

Raleigh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 9, 2026 · 1m

IKEA is shutting down two smaller “Plan & Order Point” stores in South Charlotte and Austin, marking a strategic pivot as it refines its U.S. footprint—despite heavy investments in home delivery, online shopping, and pickup services. These hubs, designed for planning and order fulfillment, aren’t aligning with long-term goals, even as IKEA expands elsewhere, including a new California location. The move follows recent closures in Memphis and Southlake, and global adjustments in China, yet IKEA remains committed to U.S. growth with a $2 billion investment plan focused on digital convenience…