IKEA will be closing its Bolingbrook store to establish a new, smaller location in Naperville’s Block 59 development. This move is tailored to reflect the changing lifestyles, work habits, and shopping preferences of customers in the Bolingbrook-Naperville corridor. IKEA’s Chicago metro market manager, Sam Gravina, noted that the relocation is designed to bring IKEA closer to growing population centers while maintaining accessibility for current Bolingbrook customers.

The Bolingbrook store, spanning 317,000 square feet and two stories, will operate until late 2027. The new Naperville store will open in the same year, situated just eight miles from the existing Bolingbrook site. Notably, Naperville’s new store will mark a shift to a smaller format, which deviates from IKEA’s traditionally large retail spaces.

Though specifics about the new store’s location, offerings, and size remain under wraps, Gravina assures that it will meet market needs effectively. The design will optimize each square foot, delivering a curated experience with solutions tailored to local lifestyles and spaces. Despite its smaller size, the Naperville store will still feature a Swedish Deli and Food Market, offering IKEA’s famous meatballs.

This new Naperville location is intended to complement IKEA’s 450,000-square-foot flagship store in Schaumburg, approximately 30 minutes away. The new store model focuses on opening smaller stores in strategic areas, enhancing customer access to major markets.

In Illinois’ Gurnee, a small-format store, approximately 66,000 square feet, is planned. The village is investing $2 million in incentives, with an expected sales tax revenue of $2.9 million over six years. Outside Illinois, IKEA has launched small-format stores in Culver City, California, and Phoenix, Arizona. However, not all ventures have succeeded, as a store in San Marcos, Texas, failed after a year.

Naperville is likely to see a boost in home goods and furniture sales due to IKEA’s arrival. Mayor Scott Wehrli expressed that local consumer spending was lagging in this sector, with residents shopping in nearby cities with similar stores. In 2025, Naperville reported $257 million in furniture and electronic sales, trailing behind Glenview and Schaumburg, according to a report by Melaniphy & Associates.

At a recent city council meeting, Brixmor Property Group secured a $1.85 million tax incentive for the Block 59 Business District to attract a home goods retailer. Although the specific retailer was not confirmed, it’s suggested the new IKEA store is involved with this incentive. Shifts in the Westridge Court segment of the business district ensure space for this new tenant, with adjustments affecting some existing businesses.