Shoppers have been left surprised after discovering what ASOS stands for - and how the fashion company first started out.
17.07.2023 - 16:51 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
IKEA finally confirmed the opening date for its long awaited new store which is due to open its doors next week - with pictures and videos showing the outside of the branch.
The Swedish furniture giant will open up in Preston, but the store will be a little different to the usual huge warehouse-style stores.
It is launching a Plan and Order Point and will instead offer a free click and collect service and a kitchen and bathroom showroom.
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Signs marked IKEA Kitchens can now be seen around the building which is located at Deepdale Trade Park - part of the larger Deepdale Shopping Park, reports LancsLive.
IKEA has previously said it intends to open in late July but had previously remained tight lipped on the exact opening date. However, it has been revealed it will open for the first time at 9am on July 24. Bookings for in-store kitchen planning are now available.
The new style of store of part of a change of direction for IKEA as it eyes alternatives to its larger units. It was previously earmarked to be the anchor tenant for a major new retail centre in Cuerden in central Lancashire only to pull out of having any involvement.
The firm has previously explained that the Preston store is part of a move to make its furniture 'more accessible' for customers in the north west.
Area manager Michael Parker said: "We need to be close to where people live, work and socialise. We also have a soft spot for the North West as our first UK store was opened in Warrington 35 years ago.
"The plan and order points allow customers to go into the store and get all of the inspiration and see some really clever storage solutions and then sit down
Shoppers have been left surprised after discovering what ASOS stands for - and how the fashion company first started out.
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