A brand new IKEA not far from Liverpool is now open.
The new store, a Plan and Order Point, is based at Deepdale Retail Park in Preston, Lancashire, and is dedicated to bedroom and kitchen planning. It is the first IKEA to open in Lancashire and also features the UK's first Click and Collect facility in a Plan and Order Point store, reports LancsLive.
Customers can browse the showrooms and speak to staff at one of several consultation stations, by appointment or just walk-in. The new click and collection point also allows shoppers to order from Ikea's full range of products online or in store, select a timeslot and pick up their goods for free.
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The store is a mini version of the giant Ikea stores, making it more manageable and less daunting for customers, with a more personal service. Hundreds of orders have already been placed for collection, with a huge onsite warehouse storing deliveries. It is advised a consultation with an IKEA kitchen designer in Preston is made in advance.
The showroom spans 120sqm and shoppers can take their time browsing the fixtures and fittings. A team of specially-trained staff have been brought in to consult with customers about Ikea products, and help them design their bespoke kitchen, bedroom and more.
The store is home to everything from light shades and fittings, indoor plant ranges, cutlery and crockery, variety of cupboard door colours and a range of wardrobe styles to drawer handle and door knob designs, clever and discreet storage, kitchenware and ovens.
Michael Parker, IKEA area manager, said there is "always excitement" when a new Ikea store opens, but the anticipation for Preston is "off the scale". He added: "People living in and around Preston have wanted us here for a long time.
"It is important to be as close to the seven million people living in Lancashire as possible. This space has two or three core purposes, with plenty of inspiration especially around kitchens and bedrooms. This is an IKEA that is accessible and available for whenever people want to shop.
"You can also sit down and plan your dream room with one of our staff. Customers can order the full Ikea range online or here in store and come and collect them free of charge the very next day.
"We can't display everything but the showroom should have something for everyone. We are affordable which is important in a cost of living crisis, with a full kitchen for £1,100 and it is great quality, with smart storage and functionality. "
Opening times for Ikea Plan and Order Point
Preston IKEA Plan & Order Point is open seven days a week at the following times:
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 8pm
- Saturday, 9am to 6pm
- Sunday, 10.30am to 4.30pm
It is located next to Aldi in Deepdale Retail Park, Blackpool Road, PR1 6QY.
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