IKEA to close two US stores in Charlotte and Austin on August 30

IKEA revealed that its small‑format outlets in Charlotte, North Carolina and Austin, Texas will shut down on August 30. The two stores were part of the retailer’s extensive investment in the US market over recent years.

The closures are presented as a step in a broader strategic review of its American operations. IKEA will keep its larger locations open while exploring new retail concepts.