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Ikea to Close Seven Chinese Stores Amid Market Slump

1/30/2026

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  • Ikea will close seven stores in China starting February 2 as it shifts from expansion to targeted growth.
  • The move follows a weak property market and sluggish consumer spending in China.
  • The closures will affect locations in suburban Shanghai, Guangzhou, and several second-tier cities.
  • Ikea currently operates about 40 stores in mainland China.