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A brand new Ikea not far from Greater Manchester has opened its doors for business.
The new store, a Plan and Order Point, is based at Deepdale Retail Park in Preston, Lancashire, and is dedicated to bedroom and kitchen planning. Its the first Ikea to open in Lancashire and also features the UK's first Click and Collect facility in a Plan and Order Point store.
Hundreds of orders have already been placed for collection, with a huge onsite warehouse storing deliveries, reports LancsLive. Customers can browse the showrooms and speak to staff at one of several consultation stations, by appointment or just walk-in.
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The new click and collection point also allows customers to order from the Swedish furniture and homeware giant's full range of products online or in store, select a timeslot and pick up their goods for free.
The store is a mini version of the giant Ikea stores, making it more manageable and less daunting for customers, with a more personal service. The showroom spans 120sqm and shoppers are free to take their time browsing the fixtures and fittings.
A team of specially-trained staff have been brought in to consult with customers about Ikea products, and help them design their bespoke kitchen, bedroom and more.
There's everything from light shades and fittings, indoor plant ranges, cutlery and crockery options, variety of cupboard door colours and a range of wardrobe styles to drawer handle and door knob designs, clever and discreet storage, kitchenware and ovens. It is advised a consultation with an IKEA kitchen designer in Preston is made in advance.
Michael Parker, IKEA area manager, says there is
Three Italian brothers are making a bold impression in Greater Manchester with a new Italian breakfast and brunch restaurant that they say is unlike anywhere else in the city-region right now.
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