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Ikea on Putney High Street

I’ve heard Ikea are opening a high street store on the old M & S site. Has anyone heard or can confirm this.

Paullam Patel ● 2601d34 Comments

Surely it wouldn't be big enough?  In the tradition of Ikea it's got be enormous to enable queuing for at least an hour.

Sue Hammond ● 2601d

I have seen a small Ikea somewhere recently, and I think it’s Westfield, White City.  The last I heard, there were problems with M&S PHS because of asbestos in the ceiling.

Martine Guy ● 2601d

Oh right Martine. Surely the experience isn't authentic if you don't make a day of it ...?😉

Sue Hammond ● 2601d

Sue, I like what Ikea sells but as for the experience, I think I could do without the drive to Wembley or Croydon.

Martine Guy ● 2601d

Where would people park and load their purchases?

Michael Ixer ● 2601d

This sounds extremely unlikely in view of the parking situation.

Hugh Walton ● 2601d

We’ve heard they are looking at M&S for a small city store as the Westfield one and are keeping our fingers crossed as we think would be great!

Nicola Grant ● 2601d

Would be a great boost for our High Street. Fingers crossed indeed.

Sue Hammond ● 2601d

Yes it would be great if we could get a small Ikea.Can I add, I am so pleased Wilko has come to Putney.  It is such a useful store.

Martine Guy ● 2601d

I agree it would be good for PHS, its just that the old M&S side doesn't seen suitable for that type of store. I have to admit I haven't seen the Westfield store but I thought that shopping centre had good parking facilities? I could see it working if one selected products in the store and then had them delivered but I didn't think that was Ikea's model? 

Michael Ixer ● 2601d

Oops, typo corrections: "it's just that the old M&S site"

Michael Ixer ● 2601d

There is one of these in Stratford. I believe the idea is that people order stuff in advance and then collect in-store.

Mike Harris ● 2601d

Ikea have agreed a deal, I can confirm that is true.However there is a very big difference between agreeing terms and completing a lease! Don’t expect them to be open before March 2020, earliest, fingers crossed it will happen but it isn’t a straightforward deal by any means! This would be a small format store The shop would specialise in kitchens and wardrobes and allow customers to browse, plan and order their furniture.

Nick Gulliford ● 2600d

Will it have click and collect? That would be perfect for the smaller items that you want from IKEA but are loathed to drive to Croydon!

Gabrielle O'Mahoney ● 2600d

I really hope they have a small food store, their products are unusual and delicious.  Any chance of a living wall?

Chantal Blake-Milton ● 2600d

I think it will be a 'planning studio' — where you can plan and order a kitchen or bathroom.  There is one in Tottenham Court Road.  No meatballs unfortunately...

Rose Compton ● 2600d

Unfortunately not Chantal which is a shame I agree.

Nick Gulliford ● 2600d

Click and collect would be brilliant!!!

Bunny Payne ● 2600d

Bunny, let me check on that and I will get back to you all. Nick

Nick Gulliford ● 2599d

There's one in Paris :https://www.thelocal.fr/20190506/paris-gets-worlds-first-city-centre-ikea-store

Marc Blanchard ● 2599d

You can already buy from their website and have them deliver.

Jill Johnson ● 2599d

Not suggesting that Ikea doesn't fill a niche but a cheap end flat packed Swedish company is what the High Street needs? How sad!

Simon Knight ● 2599d

Walking past today the old M&S is bigger than I remembered but still no space for parking.

Michael Ixer ● 2599d

That as well.Now if somebody said John Lewis was taking the site I'd be excited, better still the H & M site, albeit both sites a mini JL.That would energise the High Street.

Simon Knight ● 2599d

I agree - and/or a M and S Simply Food

Jane Carter ● 2599d

Jane just wanted to respond on a post I could agree with a Carter on without reservation  😀Agree, whilst JL impractical, an m and s simply food would be a great addition!

Mike Warman ● 2599d

Yep!

Simon Knight ● 2599d

An IKEA spokesperson said: “We’re in a fast changing retail environment and we want to make sure we continue to be affordable and convenient. Our ambitious growth plans mean we are focusing on all parts of creating a great customer experience, whenever and wherever people need us. This includes investing in our online offer and customer services, rebuilding and adapting existing IKEA stores, and exploring different locations in London as part of a new city centre approach. With regards to Putney, we have nothing to confirm at this moment in time.”

PutneySW15 Editor ● 2598d

What a pity! The trouble with the M&S site is that it is large - two shops wide and an upper floor. Too big for the usual size M&S Food, though perhaps the site could be broken up.

Caroline Whitehead ● 2598d

Lady in toy shop in exchange said card factory is coming to putney soon ??

Sally Bishop ● 2598d

Sally - I think that (card factory)has just opened in the exchange where Clinton’s was.Re old m and s store, I would have thought they would want to redevelop, and maybe a bit grotty at present for a retail brand to associate itself with without substantial overhaul?

Mike Warman ● 2598d

That would be great if it's true. There are three smaller Ikea stores in the UK: essentially the Market Hall section of the store with the smaller homewares, as well as being an order and collect/deliver hub for larger items.

Loma-Ann Marks ● 2598d

Card Factory have opened in the Exchange yes and are a very good discount card retailer.P.S Ikea don’t comment as they haven’t exchanged contracts and won’t for some time! People need to have a bit of patience and hopefully it will appear sometime next year with a gym on the first floor. Oh did I just say that!In this market though I would still say 50/50 this happening.

Nick Gulliford ● 2597d

would be nice to have something. They have an Ikea planning studio on Tottenham court road and I think they now have an idea in Greenwich.

Maxine Campbell ● 2595d