
Ikea is set to open mini retail spaces within select Best Buy stores in the southern US later this year, marking its first partnership with another US retailer. These 1,000-square-foot Ikea shop-in-shops will not focus on electronics but on home furnishings like kitchen and laundry room appliances, enabling customers to redesign their spaces with ease. Customers can consult Ikea representatives at these mini showrooms and order products for delivery. The first 10 locations will open in Florida and Texas, providing a convenient alternative to Ikea's larger warehouse stores, which are less common in the US compared to Best Buy's widespread presence.