HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Signage has gone up for IKEA’s first Alabama location, marking a visible step forward for the Swedish furniture retailer’s expansion into the state.
The store will be a smaller version of the traditional IKEA megastore, occupying approximately 46,000 square feet on University Drive just west of Research Park Boulevard. The location is a former Conn’s HomePlus store.
IKEA began hiring for the Huntsville location weeks ago and continues to recruit staff as preparations move forward…