Analyst CornerAnalyst Corner: Exploring IKEA’s City Stores Worldwide, with John Mercer John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research June 15, 2025 Reasons to ReadWelcome to Analyst Corner! Every Sunday, a member of the Coresight Research team discusses upcoming or recent research and their thoughts on interesting topics in their area of expertise. This week, John Mercer, Head of Global Research, discusses new openings by IKEA, based on our observations from store tours. What do the new store formats and features reveal about wider retail real estate trends in Western markets and in the furniture retail sector specifically? Read our insights to find out. We also highlight our key research from the past week and upcoming reports to look out for, so you don’t miss out. Companies mentioned in this report include: B&Q, IKEA, Target Other relevant research: All our coverage of real estate and physical retail The US and UK Store Tracker Databank is the definitive resource for information on store openings and closures by sector in the US and UK retail industries. Read previous Analyst Corner reports, including last week’s report, which discusses recent AI (artificial intelligence)-focused developments and events. Please Login to read the full report. Not a member? To access this content for free, register for a free account. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: US Back to School 2025, Part 2: Where Consumers Will Shop—Opportunities with Higher-Income Shoppers, in Retail Media and on TikTokThe State of AI: What’s Possible, What’s Theoretical and What It All Means for RetailFinancial Sentiment Falls to 14-Month Low Ahead of Reciprocal Tariffs, But Policy Measures Aim to Stabilize Economy: China Consumer Survey InsightsEarnings Insights 1Q25, Week 7: Dollar Stores See Growth Amid Tariff Pressures—Infographic
