why doesnt ikea have a store in devon uk ?

[Mrs Doyle]

all their stores seems to be up country why

[Nosher rides again]

They probably figure that parts of Devon don't even have electricity so the expensive tat of Ikea won't exactly sell well.

[lloyd]

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]

there is one in bristol which i guess is your closest.

[David M]

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]

that's a business strategy, you choose a more favorable location

[postal p]

They can't be everywhere. If studies show that it will be profitable for them in Devon, one will be built quickly.

[bunneeze ♥]

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]

I have heard that they are looking for a site near the M5 to build one