IKEA on Monday announced plans to open a new store in Huntsville in early 2026, its the first full-size store in Alabama. It will be located at the University Place Shopping Center at 6125 University Place Dr. in Huntsville.

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. ( WHNT) — IKEA has announced plans to open the first store in the state of Alabama. The City of Huntsville has been selected as the first city in the state to welcome the global home furnishing brand.

About a month after rumors swirled about a potential IKEA location in Huntsville, the furniture retailer announced it's opening a store near MidCity. Why it matters: IKEA is among the top retailers locals want to see in town,