IKEA on Monday announced plans to open a new store in Huntsville in early 2026, its first location in Alabama. It will be located at the University Place Shopping Center at 6125 University Place Dr. in Huntsville.

About a month after rumors swirled about a potential IKEA location in Huntsville, the furniture retailer announced it's opening a store near MidCity. Why it matters: IKEA is among the top retailers locals want to see in town,

Swedish retail giant IKEA is opening its first AL store. See where it's located, when it will open and what shoppers can expect from the new space