Store optimization: A new chapter for IKEA in China

Ikea in China

IKEA’s restructuring journey in China In early 2026, IKEA in China closed seven stores in China, including locations in its flagship markets of Shanghai and Guangzhou. For a brand synonymous with its sprawling out-of-town blue boxes, this move signals more than just a routine adjustment. It marks a fundamental recognition that the China of 2026, […]