IKEA U.S. and Best Buy unveil new in-store kitchen and laundry planning centers

Rhea-AI Summary

IKEA U.S. and Best Buy (NYSE:BBY) launched a cross‑brand retail experience that places IKEA kitchen and laundry planning centers inside select Best Buy stores in Texas and Florida, effective Nov 5, 2025. Live locations include Boynton Beach FL, Lakeland FL (also an IKEA pick‑up point), Melbourne FL, Waterford Lakes FL, Daytona Beach FL and Alamo Ranch TX (also a pick‑up point).

Additional IKEA shop‑in‑shop locations in Mesquite TX, Hulen TX and South Austin TX will open on Nov 14, 2025, with Humble TX to follow at a later date. Stores will be staffed by IKEA co‑workers to assist with design and shoppers can buy appliances and arrange product pick‑up at designated sites.

Positive

• Live rollout in 6 stores across Florida and Texas as of Nov 5, 2025
• Lakeland FL and Alamo Ranch TX serve as IKEA product pick‑up points
• Additional 3 Texas shop‑in‑shop locations opening on Nov 14, 2025
• Onsite IKEA co‑workers to provide design help and integrated appliance shopping

Negative

• Initial program limited to select markets in Florida and Texas
• Staged rollout with at least one store (Humble TX) opening at an unspecified later date

Insights

Retail Partnership Strategist

IKEA and Best Buy's U.S. shop-in-shop rollout broadens distribution and convenience for kitchen and laundry shoppers.

The collaboration places IKEA planning spaces inside select Best Buy stores in Florida and Texas, combining IKEA kitchen and laundry planning with Best Buy appliance selection and in-store pickup at specified locations. The execution uses staffed IKEA co-workers, immersive displays, and dual-purpose pick-up points to shorten the path from inspiration to purchase.

The main dependencies include store-level traffic conversion, execution of the staffed planning experience, and the coordination of product pick-up and appliance merchandising. Risks are operational—customer flow, inventory handoffs, and whether the shared space drives incremental sales versus channel cannibalization. Watch openings on November 14, 2025 for the Texas shop launches and monitor early customer adoption metrics and pick-up volumes over the following quarters.

IKEA U.S. will debut its first-ever cross-brand retail experience in select Best Buy stores allowing IKEA to create a better experience that is more affordable, accessible and positive for its customers.

MINNEAPOLIS and CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., Nov. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, IKEA U.S. is excited to announce that customers in select markets can now shop the new IKEA at Best Buy experience at select stores in Texas and Florida. These immersive planning spaces will feature inspirational kitchen and laundry room settings, designed to help customers create cohesive, functional living spaces with ease.

The shared retail presence is now live at the Best Buy stores in Boynton Beach, FL, Lakeland, FL (also serving as an IKEA product pick-up point), Melbourne, FL, Waterford Lakes, FL, Daytona Beach, FL and Alamo Ranch, TX (also serving as an IKEA product pick-up point). The IKEA shop-in-shop experiences in Mesquite, Hulen and South Austin, TX, stores will open on November 14^th, followed by Humble, TX at a later date.

"This partnership is about bringing great design, functionality, and affordability closer to the many, and we can't wait to welcome customers in Florida and Texas to experience this new way to shop IKEA in Best Buy," said Javier Quiñones, CEO & Chief Sustainability Officer, IKEA U.S. "For the first time in the U.S., IKEA products will be available through another retailer, which is a big step forward on our journey to create a better everyday life for the many people."

"We're always looking for ways to better help our customers bring the best experiences to life in their homes, and we're excited for them to explore IKEA at Best Buy and discover what's possible when great design meets the latest technology," said Patrick McGinnis, Chief Merchandising Officer at Best Buy. "This partnership brings together the best of IKEA and Best Buy to create a truly unique experience that we know customers will love and where they can seamlessly imagine, design and shop for their kitchens and laundry rooms like never before."

To celebrate the launch, opening day visitors in Alamo Ranch and Waterford Lakes will be welcomed with exclusive giveaways, and remarks from IKEA and Best Buy executives. Team members from both brands will be on site to guide shoppers through the new experience and share insights on how the collaboration brings together design, technology and convenience.

The shop-in-shop experience will be staffed with IKEA U.S. co-workers who will help customers design their spaces while also being able to shop for appliances like refrigerators, microwaves, ranges, dishwashers and washer and dryers. This innovative shared retail experience reflects both companies' commitment to meeting customers where they are - offering well-designed home furnishing solutions and cutting-edge appliances in one convenient, collaborative retail experience.

About IKEA
At IKEA, the vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people by offering well-designed, functional and affordable, high-quality home furnishing, produced with care for people and the environment. Ingka Group (Ingka Holding B.V. and its controlled entities) is one of 12 different groups of companies that own and operate IKEA retail under franchise agreements with Inter IKEA Systems B.V. Ingka Group has three business areas: IKEA Retail, Ingka Investments and Ingka Centres. Ingka Group is a strategic partner in the IKEA franchise system, operating 375 IKEA stores in 30 countries – including 53 retail stores and 17 Plan & order points with Pick-up locations in the U.S.

For more information on IKEA U.S., see IKEA-USA.com, @IKEAUSANews, @IKEAUSA or IKEAUSA on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and Pinterest.

About Best Buy
Best Buy (NYSE: BBY) is the world's largest specialty consumer electronics retailer. Our purpose is to enrich lives through technology, which we do by providing our customers a unique mix of advice, products and services in our stores, online, and in homes. Our expert associates advise customers on our curated assortment of the latest, name-brand technology, while our highly trained services teams help with designs, consultations, delivery, installation, tech support and repair. We are a leader in corporate responsibility and sustainability issues, including through the Best Buy Foundation's nationwide Best Buy Teen Tech Center® network and the significant role we play in the circular economy through repair, trade-in and recycling programs. We generated more than $41.5 billion of revenue in fiscal 2025, operate more than 1,000 retail stores in North America, and have more than 80,000 employees. For more information, visit corporate.bestbuy.com and investors.bestbuy.com. 

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FAQ

Which Best Buy stores feature the new IKEA at Best Buy experience as of Nov 5, 2025?

As of Nov 5, 2025 the experience is live at Boynton Beach FL, Lakeland FL, Melbourne FL, Waterford Lakes FL, Daytona Beach FL and Alamo Ranch TX.

Which IKEA at Best Buy locations also act as IKEA product pick‑up points?

Lakeland FL and Alamo Ranch TX are designated IKEA product pick‑up points.

When do the Mesquite, Hulen and South Austin Texas shop‑in‑shop locations open for IKEA at Best Buy?

Mesquite, Hulen and South Austin Texas stores are scheduled to open on Nov 14, 2025.

Will IKEA staff be available inside Best Buy stores to help design kitchens and laundry rooms?

Yes, IKEA U.S. co‑workers will staff the shop‑in‑shop spaces to assist customers with design and product selection.

Can customers buy appliances at the IKEA at Best Buy spaces and have design support in one visit?

Yes, customers can shop appliances such as refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers and washer/dryers and receive in‑store design help.

Is the IKEA at Best Buy experience nationwide or limited in scope?

The rollout is limited to select stores in Florida and Texas initially, with additional Texas openings announced.