Love a shopping trip to IKEA? Who doesn’t? The next time you’re planning on shopping for some affordable furniture, make sure you’re doing it in the smartest way possible. These shopping secrets will not only save you time but they’ll also save you some of your hard-earned cash, too. We all know that IKEA can be a challenging store to navigate, but not anymore!
Here are IKEA shopping secrets to know the next time you shop.
Download the IKEA Mobile App
Of course, it’s a great time to walk around the IKEA marketplace, scoping out your next find, but when you want to get in and out of the store as quickly as possible, we have a tip for you. Use the IKEA Mobile App! It allows you to carry around your pre-curated shopping list, use the built-in barcode scanner to learn more details about products, check stock at other locations, and see all of the latest deals, including exclusive family member-only discounts.
Join the IKEA Family program for exclusive discounts
Joining the IKEA Family is probably one of the best decisions you’ll ever make. Not only is joining the program completely free, but you’ll be rewarded with exclusive discounts on various items.
Shop the As-Is section for even better discounts
If you’re looking for even sweeter deals, head to the as-is section. While you might have to do a little digging, everything in this section is full of new items in opened boxes, or barely-used product with minor scratches or dents. Insiders say to shop this section on a Monday as most people make returns over the weekend.
Keep an eye out for the bright yellow Price tags
Items marked with a yellow tag mean that the price is ultra-low, and you should probably snag them while inventory lasts! You can even shop the Low Price section online, where you’ll see the prices highlighted yellow.
Weekday mornings are the best time to shop
This might go without saying but don’t expect IKEA to be quiet on a weekend. Sources say that weekday mornings, especially Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, are the best time to shop if you’re looking for a stress-free shopping experience.
Don’t forget about price protection
Bought some awesome home decor last week but now everything is on sale? IKEA Family members are able to get a refund on the price difference if the issue is brought to the stores attention within 90 days with a receipt.
Product tags tell you much more than just the price
Pay close attention to an item’s price tag. In addition to (obviously) telling you how much it costs, the tag will also tell you the product’s size, colour, material, measurements, features, and location in the warehouse.
If you’re in a hurry, start your shopping at the exit
While strolling through the showroom is super fun, if you’re in a time crunch and know exactly what you need, start shopping at the store’s exit. This way, you not only avoid slow-walkers but also all the impulse buys that we all know IKEA is famous for.
IKEA has free daycare
IKEA understands that a lot of its customers are parents and that shopping with a cranky toddler can be challenging. Drop off your kiddo at IKEA’s Småland, which is a free supervised play area where parents can drop their kids off for up to an hour, or for up to 1.5 hours if they’re an Ikea Family member.
Return items in the morning
At IKEA, some customers may be dealing with broken furniture pieces or even missing parts, so to avoid those long return lines, get to the store ASAP. If you can head over to your local IKEA as soon as it opens, then you’ve got a greater chance of making your return and getting out as quickly as possible.
Take Pictures Of Item + Tag
As you walk through IKEA it’s a smart idea to take pictures of the items you’re interested in as well as the tag for it so you have all of the information you need when it comes time for purchasing decisions.
IKEA Has Maps At The Entrance
To ensure you don’t get lost, before you start your trip, check out the map location at IKEA’s entrance! The maps even showcase all the shortcuts that can be taken while you shop. Around this area, you can also find shopping lists, pencils, and measuring tape.
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Get ready to save on all kinds of home goods; IKEA Canada is having a major warehouse sale this weekend, offering up to 50% off on select products!
The sale will take place in-store in IKEA’s self-serve furniture area on August 10th and 11th (that’s this weekend). Unfortunately, IKEA Toronto Downtown and IKEA Scarborough Town Centre will be excluded this time around.
“Join us from August 10-11, 2024 for our in-store Warehouse event and save even more this summer!” – IKEA Canada
If you can’t make it out to an IKEA location, there are plenty of items online already marked down up to 50%, as the home furnishing brand is “cleaning house and cutting prices on hundreds of your favourite products.
Whether you’re getting ready for back-to-school or are simply craving a home upgrade, IKEA’s warehouse sale is the perfect opportunity to do so!
It’s been rumoured that almost everything at IKEA Canada will be marked down during the event. Don’t walk, run!
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With seemingly everything rising in price lately, it’s a welcome surprise to hear that IKEA Canada is actually dropping its prices on some of its most popular items!
IKEA is reducing the price of well over a thousand items in Canada! Including its BILLY Bookcase, STRANDMON Armchair, and RANARP Work Lamp – to name a few.
To do so, IKEA has made a multi-million dollar investment (over $80 million). This will support reducing prices on everything from storage solutions to home furnishing accessories.
Securing the lowest price has been a pillar of the IKEA brand’s Democratic Design philosophy for the past eight decades. The retailer is committed to lowering prices where possible and looks forward to making price reductions that make it even more attainable for many Canadians to shop with IKEA, as shared in a press release.
“We know that in Canada, the cost of living and affordability is more important than ever as many Canadians face rising living costs and increased inflation. Many are facing an affordability crisis and are struggling with fundamental costs such as housing, fuel, health, and food,” said Selwyn Crittendon, CEO and Chief Sustainability Officer at IKEA Canada.
You can conveniently shop IKEA’s ‘lower prices’ here!
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The wait is almost over! It was reported back in November 2022 that a new IKEA location would be opening at Scarborough Town Centre, and now the opening date is finally approaching!
IKEA Canada has announced that the brand new location is set to open by the end of this month. On August 23rd, to be exact. Finally!
The spot where Sears once lived will now be home to IKEA and its 2500+ products, furniture displays, and a Swedish Deli.
Customers will be able to shop a ton of products in-store and check out furniture on display, that can be ordered for home delivery or pick-up.
“We are excited to welcome the community of Scarborough to our new store. Every detail was created with the unique needs of Scarborough residents in mind, from the proximity to public transportation and delivery and assembly options to the wide product range curated specifically to help them with solutions to live a better everyday life at home,” said Odette Walker, Market Manager at IKEA Scarborough Town Centre.
The new STC IKEA is opening its doors at 9 AM on August 23rd, and those waiting in line for the opening will be entered for the chance to win gift card prizes!
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The place we know and love to shop for affordable home furnishings, IKEA Canada, is opening its largest shopping centre spot in Scarborough Town Centre this summer! Located at HWY 40, between Brimley Road and McCowan Road.
The new 80,000 square feet small-format IKEA location will occupy the entire ground floor of the newly redeveloped retail space in STC.
“We’re excited to join the Scarborough Town Centre and bring affordable, relevant home furnishing solutions that meet the needs of this growing community. Scarborough residents can expect to see the much-loved inspirational room sets that IKEA is renowned for throughout the store, along with convenient, omnichannel shopping experiences,” notes Eri Mathy, Head of Business Development at IKEA Canada, in a release.
IKEA at Scarborough Town Centre will include a unique food experience and offer a complete range of well-designed home furnishing products, and convenient services such as assembly, planning, returns, and home delivery!
It seems like this summer will be a great time for a home revamp.
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The day has finally come! Downtown Toronto is getting its very first IKEA location. That’s right, now you don’t have to travel outside the city to browse affordable furniture and snack on Swedish meatballs.
IKEA Canada announced the store will be situated on the first two floors of the Aurora Shopping Centre (382 Yonge Street) and will officially open on May 25 at 10 am.
The Aura location will actually be the very first of its kind across the country. In a small store format, it’ll offer the classic IKEA experience we all know and love plus innovative ways to shop and a new food concept.
IKEA Canada CEO and Chief Sustainability Officer, Michael Ward, spoke about the news in a release, “Opening our first store in the heart of Toronto’s vibrant downtown core is an important milestone in our retail transformation to bring IKEA closer to where customers live, work, shop and socialize.”
What’s great about the 66,000 sq ft. shopping spot is that it’ll cater to the needs of Toronto residents including a major focus on affordable and sustainable items as well as small-space living solutions.
There will be over 2,000 products that will be available for immediate takeaway, while the larger pieces of furniture will be on display and available for home delivery. It also has the option to purchase your items from the IKEA app if you choose to do so or visit one of the multiple checkout lanes on both levels.
Now for the part you’ve been waiting for. The new food concept that’ll be implemented is called the Swedish Deli where you’ll find healthy meals and specialty beverages to enjoy while dining in, as well as recipes and food options to take out.
Due to the potentially high volume on opening week, register your spot in line at IKEA.ca!
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The anticipated Toronto and GTA IKEA locations are beginning to open. Some of the IKEA Design Studios are opening in December which will be in Mississauga at Square One and in Scarborough at Scarborough Town Centre.
For those that don’t know, IKEA Design Studios are smaller showrooms of the large IKEA stores.
You can browse around with an IKEA consultant and get the items shipped directly to you, rather than bringing them home that day.
The studio in Square One will open on December 1 and the Scarborough Town Centre spot will open on December 3.
IKEA previously announced that it has plans to open the design studios in London, St. Catherines, and Brampton as well.
Plus, a downtown Toronto location will open its doors in 2022, at 382 Yonge Street.
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We’ve got some great news! IKEA is opening a handful of locations in Toronto and the GTA.
As mentioned Previously, the first downtown Toronto IKEA is scheduled to open up in early 2022 on Younge Street. Next year can’t come soon enough!
Now you won’t have to leave the city to browse the affordable furniture store.
Plus, three IKEA Design Studios will open in the GTA by November which includes 25 Peel Centre Drive in Brampton, 221 Glendale Avenue in St. Catharines, and 1680 Richmond Street North in London.
As of right now, you may be familiar with the Design Studio currently located at stackt Market which is open for business six days a week.
IKEA Design Studios are a bit different than the traditional IKEA storefronts. The spots are much smaller and have specifically picked products as well as a digital showroom.
If you find something you like on display, you can make a purchase and get your order delivered to your home or pick it up at a different location.
So, although you won’t have the chance to snack on the iconic meatballs at the design locations, you can still get your hands on awesome products for your home!
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If your work situation has shifted to working from home, you definitely need an appropriate home office space. Staying on track and motivated while being stuck inside all day can get quite challenging, so setting up an ideal office can keep you focused. Plus, with the help from IKEA, you’re sure to find all of your essentials at an affordable price point.
Here are items that you need for your home office from IKEA.
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Good news! You can now enjoy food from the IKEA Bistro in the comfort of your own home if you live in Canada.
Indulge in the company’s signature foods through the Click and Collect button on the IKEA website.
All you have to do is type in your postal code to find your closest IKEA, choose your food, wait until you receive a “Ready for pickup” email, and then follow the instructions to complete your transaction. Easy as that!
There are a bunch of mouth watering items to choose from online at the IKEA food tab.
So, if you’re in the mood for some frozen Swedish meatballs, delicious DAIM cakes, or jam, you can easily purchase and pick up your items at a designated time.
Click and Collect time slots begin at 9 a.m. each day and continue until one hour before the store closes.
You can even order one to two days in advance, in which case you’ll have a one-hour time period to grab your goodies.
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