Media Advisory - IKEA Canada to open first-of-its-kind compact store in London, Ontario

Media invited to capture the grand opening of IKEA London at White Oaks Mall on September 29

LONDON, ON, Sept. 28, 2026 /CNW/ -- IKEA Canada is inviting media to attend the grand opening of its brand-new format store opening in London, Ontario at White Oaks Mall on Tuesday, September 29.

IKEA Canada to open first-of-its-kind compact store in London, Ontario. Designed for quick visits and everyday shopping, the approximately 43,000-square-foot store will feature more than 2,500 everyday essentials and seasonal favourites, inspiring room sets and home furnishing solutions, approximately 400 furniture items available for immediate purchase and takeaway, and a selection of IKEA food favourites.

The London location marks the first compact IKEA store format in Canada, bringing a new way to shop IKEA closer to customers in London and surrounding communities. Designed for quick visits and everyday shopping, the approximately 43,000-square-foot store will feature more than 2,500 everyday essentials and seasonal favourites, inspiring room sets and home furnishing solutions, approximately 400 furniture items available for immediate purchase and takeaway, and a selection of IKEA food favourites.

Media will have an opportunity to capture the official opening celebrations and experience the new store concept firsthand.

WHAT: Grand opening of the new IKEA London compact store

WHEN: Tuesday, September 29, 2026

7:45 – 8:10 A.M. – Media arrival time and breakfast
8:10 – 8:45 A.M. – Exclusive store tour
8:45 – 9:00 A.M. – Spokesperson interviews
9:10 – 9:50 A.M. – Opening ceremony remarks and ribbon cutting
10:00 A.M. – Store open to public

WHERE: IKEA London at White Oaks Mall, 1105 Wellington Road, London, Ontario

VISUALS:

• Exclusive store tour:
  • Inside look at the approx. 43,000 square-foot new store
  • IKEA room sets and home furnishing inspiration
  • More than 2,500 everyday essentials and seasonal favourites
  • Self-serve area featuring approx. 400 furniture items available for immediate takeaway
  • IKEA food offering, including Swedish meatballs
• Official opening and ribbon-cutting/ceremonial moment
• Remarks by Selwyn Crittendon, CEO and Chief Sustainability Officer, IKEA Canada; Daisy Clarke, Market Manager, IKEA Burlington; Josh Morgan, Mayor, City of London; Elizabeth Peloza, Councillor (Ward 12) City of London; Teresa Armstrong, Member of Provincial Parliament; and Kurt Holman, Member of Parliament
• Grand opening celebrations, including contests, offers, and giveaways
• First customers entering Canada's first compact IKEA store

INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES:
Selwyn Crittendon, CEO & CSO - IKEA Canada
Daniel Santana, Deputy Market Manager - IKEA Canada
Daisy Clarke, Market Manager - IKEA Canada
Spokespeople will be available to discuss the new compact store concept, why London was selected for the first Canadian location, and how the format is designed to make IKEA more accessible and convenient for customers

MEDIA RSVP: Media interested in attending are asked to RSVP on September 28^th to Alicia Carroll at [email protected]

CUSTOMER LINE-UP DETAILS:

• Line-up begins at 7:00 AM; store opens at 10:00 AM
• Customers enter through Wellington South, Entrance #6
• Fun and exciting contests and giveaways including:
  • Free FRAKTA blue bag to the first 200 customers in line;
  • First five post-secondary students in line to show valid student ID win a $500 Fill-A-FRAKTA shopping spree in Markethall;
  • Spin the wheel to win a variety of prizes including IKEA gift cards valued up to $100 (while supplies last); and
  • IKEA Family contest for a chance to win 1 of 3 $500 IKEA gift cards

For more information, visit www.ikea.ca/londonwhiteoaks.

ABOUT IKEA CANADA
Founded in 1943 in Sweden, IKEA is a leading home furnishing retailer, offering a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low that as many people as possible can afford them. IKEA Canada is part of Ingka Group which operates 574 IKEA stores in 31 countries, including 15 stores and 13 Plan and order points in Canada. Last year, IKEA Canada welcomed 33.3 million visitors to its stores and 199.9 million visitors to IKEA.ca. IKEA Canada operates business through the IKEA vision - to create a better everyday life for the many people and does so through its local community efforts and sustainability initiatives. For more information on IKEA Canada, please visit IKEA.ca.

SOURCE IKEA Canada Limited Partnership

For media inquiries: Alicia Carroll, Public Relations Leader, IKEA Canada, [email protected]