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why doesnt ikea have a store in devon uk ? - Mrs Doyle - 02-28-2013 06:49 PM
all their stores seems to be up country why
- Nosher rides again - 02-28-2013 06:54 PM
They probably figure that parts of Devon don't even have electricity so the expensive tat of Ikea won't exactly sell well.
- lloyd - 02-28-2013 07:00 PM
It's a matter of taste luv. Same reason you don't see a lot of Greggs down here. We're trying to keep standards up.
- john - 02-28-2013 07:04 PM
there is one in bristol which i guess is your closest.
- David M - 02-28-2013 07:12 PM
Catchment area I would guess . If you want to see the products then maybe go to your nearest store (Bristol ?) and then order online . The south west seems a no-go area for many companies due to the relatively sparse population and the distance/cost of setting up and supplying a store.
- chike - 02-28-2013 07:18 PM
that's a business strategy, you choose a more favorable location
- postal p - 02-28-2013 07:23 PM
They can't be everywhere. If studies show that it will be profitable for them in Devon, one will be built quickly.
- bunneeze ♥ - 02-28-2013 07:26 PM
In September 2012 the Ikea store was identifying sites in Exeter . I've heard no more scince then, but I too am hoping for it to come off.
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- louisezone - 02-28-2013 07:30 PM
I have heard that they are looking for a site near the M5 to build one