Swedish home furnishing giant IKEA has opened its second branch in the Philippines, introducing a new “Plan & Order” shop at Trinoma Mall in Quezon City.
At just 400 square metres, the Trinoma outlet is much smaller than IKEA’s first branch in Pasay City – the largest IKEA store in the world. Customers can still order any item from the full catalogue and pick up purchases at the new location, while small home essentials such as pots, pans, and organizers are available in-store.
“Pots, pans, dinnerware, glassware, home organizers. These are the most frequent products in the blue bags of our customers,” said Ricardo Pinheiro, Country Retail Manager of IKEA Philippines.
The new format aims to make IKEA’s design services more accessible. Shoppers can receive personalized assistance from design staff at the in-store planning studio, and the branch operates entirely cashless.
Ayala Malls Senior Vice President Mariana Zobel de Ayala described the opening as more than a business move, calling it “a shared commitment to uplifting everyday living.”
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte also welcomed the Swedish retailer’s arrival, highlighting local job opportunities and jokingly predicting a future IKEA warehouse in the city.
IKEA has not disclosed where its next Philippine branch will be, but confirmed plans to continue expanding both its large-format stores and smaller Plan & Order shops across the country.
Source: ABS-CBN
