Hej Richmond, here we grow again!
At IKEA Canada, we are transforming our business to better meet our customers no matter how they choose to shop with us. As part of this transformation, we have exciting plans to expand IKEA Richmond to make quality home furnishings more accessible, affordable, and sustainable to the many British Columbians.
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What’s happening at IKEA Richmond?
IKEA Richmond is expanding to increase fulfilment capacity so we can continue providing a great shopping experience to our BC customers and deliver their IKEA goods more efficiently and sustainably. The expansion will service millions of British Columbians, and the construction process will create local jobs in Richmond.
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IKEA has called Canada home for nearly 50 years, when the first IKEA store opened in Richmond, BC in 1976. Since then, we have been committed to creating a better everyday life for our co-workers, customers, communities, and the home we all share – the planet. With this significant investment in IKEA Richmond, we’re excited to build even more meaningful relationships for generations to come! [CT1]Here is the component ID: #876f9bb0-b3d1-11ef-906a-dd948d77b414
Can I still shop at IKEA Richmond?
Yes, customers can still shop at IKEA Richmond as the store is operating as normal. Visit the IKEA Richmond store page for information on store hours, services, in-store offers, and store events. We look forward to seeing you soon!
How is IKEA Richmond growing?
The expansion is scheduled to open in 2027. Throughout the project, there will be different types of construction work being done at the site. From now until Spring 2026, piling will be conducted at the site. IKEA is committed to keeping co-workers, customers and the community informed, including sharing our construction work schedule.
The newly expanded IKEA Richmond site will enable IKEA to provide an even stronger customer experience and more efficient home deliveries to our customers throughout British Columbia. Once completed, the two-storey warehouse extension to the existing IKEA Richmond store will include a covered loading area, Click & collect area, and upper-level warehouse (not accessible to customers).
How will IKEA Richmond continue its commitment to being sustainable?
As a major home furnishing retailer, IKEA believes in having a positive impact on both people and the planet. Globally, we are committed to accelerating climate action by 2030, which includes cutting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by half across the entire value chain and striving for net-zero emissions by 2050.
To support our sustainability ambitions, the Richmond expansion will introduce an EV delivery fleet, high-efficiency mechanical systems with heat recovery, and a high-performance building envelope, alongside tracking of low-impact materials and construction waste. With support from external partners such as Light House, our project is registered under the LEED® green building program and will target LEED® Gold certification upon completion, reflecting an important shift toward integrated, low-carbon logistics at scale.
When will the expansion project be completed?
The expansion is scheduled to open in Fall 2027. Throughout the project, there will be different types of construction work being done at the site. From now until Spring 2026, piling will be conducted at the site. IKEA is committed to keeping co-workers, customers and the community informed, including sharing our construction work schedule.
When will the construction take place?
| In the city of Richmond, BC, construction noise is permitted from: | Current work schedule | Exceptions |
|---|---|---|
| Monday - Fridays, 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. | Monday - Fridays, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | No construction activity on Friday, April 3 |
| Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. | Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | |
| Sundays and all statutory holidays, construction noise is prohibited | Sundays, no work scheduled | No construction activity on Sunday, April 5 |
Will there be any impact to the neighbourhood because of the construction?
IKEA is committed to being a good neighbour; we all want to live, work, and play in our community. We will do our best to minimize any impact and keep co-workers, customers, and the community informed throughout the project.
We are committed to following city bylaws and are working with the City of Richmond to ensure that we align with rules and standards. IKEA has undertaken noise measurements in our neighbourhood and the Vancouver International Airport also maintains noise monitoring stations throughout Vancouver, including the Bath/Slough trail area. Measurements taken are below Health Canada guidelines for residential communities.
In addition, IKEA has implemented mitigations such as noise dampening blankets and a staggered piling process to help lower noise levels. We continue to explore additional strategies and will share updated information with the community.
If I have questions, who can I contact?
At IKEA, we always want to hear from our friends and neighbours. Please feel free to reach out to us at hej.richmond.ca@ingka.ikea.com