The new IKEA Richmond store has announced its opening day.
The 334,000 square foot store on Jacombs Road adjacent to the current building on Sweden Way in the Bridgeport area will open on April 25.
Boasting a 600 plus seat restaurant, the new store will also have more than 1,400 parking spaces and 100 bicycle racks. The old store will close its doors on April 22.
"Our journey of developing the Richmond store into a completely new shopping experience for our customers is well on its way," said Maya Abdou, store manager.
We have been providing inspirational home solutions to customers in Richmond for 35 years, longer than any other IKEA market in Canada.
In line with IKEA's policy to have a positive impact on people and the environment, the new store will incorporate many sustainable and environmental features such as geothermal installation to heat and cool part of the building, an edible rooftop garden for co-workers, as well as water storage and filtration systems that will reduce the storm water flows and volume.
The iconic IKEA navigation tower will also include rainwater storage capabilities and solar panels that will be used to generate electricity to light the parking lot. A separate solar thermal installation on the roof will be used to generate warm water for the restaurant.
The grand opening will take place at 7 a.m. and will feature fun family entertainment and giveaways.
