Core Insights - IKEA China announced the closure of seven offline locations, including the Shanghai Baoshan store and the Harbin store, effective February 2, 2026, following a comprehensive review of existing customer touchpoints [1][3][5] Group 1: Store Closures - The seven stores set to close include locations in Shanghai, Guangzhou, Tianjin, Nantong, Xuzhou, Ningbo, and Harbin, with Harbin being the northernmost IKEA store in mainland China [1][3][5] - After the closures, consumers in Northeast China will have to travel to Shenyang or Dalian for the nearest IKEA experience, as there are no other stores in Jilin province [5][7] Group 2: Future Strategy - IKEA China plans to shift from large-scale expansion to a more focused approach, emphasizing markets like Beijing and Shenzhen, with plans to open over ten smaller stores in the next two years [7] - Upcoming store openings include the Dongguan store in February 2026 and the Beijing Tongzhou store in April 2026, alongside continued investment in existing stores and enhanced online shopping options [7]
中国最北端宜家即将闭店，东三省仅剩辽宁有宜家可逛，哈尔滨和长春网友表示不舍
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2026-01-07 11:29