IKEA Red Rock Preview

Armand Frasco — Sun, 06 Aug 2006 00:53:04 +0000

“IKEA fans and transplants from large cities where IKEA stores are located
are well aware of the allure of the store. However, Texas’ third IKEA store
opening this fall in Round Rock remains a mystery to most Central Texas
residents.

The store, located on 21.5 acres at the southeastern corner of IH 35 and
University Blvd., will include three model homes, each with a living room,
dining room, kitchen and bathroom.

The layout of the models leads shoppers through decorated showrooms to
address every function of the home. This design allows customers to encounter
products they might not have thought to look for, and with 10,000
exclusively-designed IKEA products, there are plenty of opportunities for
impulse purchases…”

“A look inside IKEA’s big blue box”
By Kathy Lesko
Community Impact Newspaper

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IKEA store in Round Rock, TX to open sooner

Armand Frasco — Wed, 14 Jun 2006 12:59:40 +0000

“Large furniture retailer IKEA plans to opens its doors in Round Rock this fall, several months ahead of schedule.

The
global superstore was originally scheduled to open its
252,000-square-foot store in Round Rock off of Interstate Highway 35
and Chandler Road in spring 2007.

Joseph Roth, a spokesman for IKEA, said the project is ahead of schedule despite the rainy weather earlier this year.

“The city has released the permits when they said they would,” Roth said. “Literally, everything has been moving smoothly.”

If IKEA’s store opens three to six months early, it could mean an extra 20
percent to 30 percent in sales-tax revenue for the city of Round Rock,
said David Kautz, the city’s assistant manager and chief financial
officer.

Last year, the city of Round Rock approved a $5 million
deal with IKEA to provide incentives in sales- and property-tax breaks.
The city also waived fees related to the construction of the store.

The Round Rock store is the third IKEA to open in Texas with stores located in Houston and Frisco…”

Farran Powell
The Daily Texan

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[Thanks to Bea in Round Rock for the news!]

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