• IKEA is opening a new “plan and order point with pick-up” store in Florence, Kentucky.
• The new store concept will focus on design support for projects like kitchens and bedrooms.
• Located on Mall Road, the store is scheduled to open in the spring of 2026.
• Same-day pickup and the company’s iconic food offerings will not be available at this location.

IKEA, the Sweden-based home furnishing retailer, is bringing a new type of shopping experience to Northern Kentucky next year. But it’s not bringing meatballs.

The company is opening a “plan and order point with pick-up” store in Florence to bring “the IKEA experience closer to more residents of the tri-state area,” according to a news release.

“I’m beyond excited to welcome customers to our new plan and order point in Florence next spring,” Susan Blackstock, IKEA market manager, said. “This new store location is perfect for customers who are looking to purchase affordable home furnishings, plan new design projects, and create a home they love. IKEA Florence brings our signature design solutions to the Cincinnati community – making it more accessible, more convenient, and of course, more affordable.”

Here’s what to know.

IKEA announces plans to bring new store concept to Northern Kentucky

IKEA is opening a “plan and order point with pick-up” store in Florence, and the format will focus on face-to-face interaction with customers. Shoppers will have the opportunity to meet with an IKEA employee “to plan and order home furnishing solutions that may require design support – such as kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms.”

“With this location, we are increasing accessibility to the brand and meeting customers where they are and how they like to shop,” the release said.

When is IKEA opening in Florence?

The new store will open sometime in spring 2026.

Where will the IKEA store be located in Florence?

The new IKEA store will be located right across from the Florence Mall on Mall Road and cover 4,200 square feet of leased retail space.

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Will same-day pick up be available at the IKEA store in Florence?

Customers can arrange home delivery or pick-up at a time that is convenient, but same-day pick up is not available, as all orders need to be placed in advance.

Online shoppers will have the option to pick up qualifying orders by selecting IKEA Florence as their preferred pick-up location at checkout.

Will IKEA Florence sell meatballs and other food options?

The Florence store will not sell its iconic meatballs and other food offerings, according to the news release. Shoppers will have to visit the West Chester Township’s conventional store, which opened in 2008, to satisfy their cravings.

How many ‘plan and order point with pick-up’ stores does IKEA have?

IKEA has already opened more than 20 “plan and order point with pick-up” stores in 13 other states, with several more slated to open within the next couple of weeks.

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Where is the closest IKEA store to Louisville?

The closest IKEA store to the Louisville area is in West Chester Township in Ohio, located at 9500 Ikea Way. The new Florence store will mark the second location in Greater Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Enquirer reporter Aaron Valdez contributed. Reach Marina Johnson at Marina.Johnson@courier-journal.com.