Step onto Oxford Street and into what might be the most hyped IKEA in the world—where the familiar meatballs aren’t the only thing on offer and the stakes for city-centre retail couldn’t be higher. In this episode of IADS Retail Park 🎙️, Maya and Christine break down IKEA’s ambitious Oxford Street flagship, pulling back the curtain on a project many say defines urban retail’s next phase. Christine, the author behind the exclusive review, shares insider perspectives on whether this city-scaled IKEA marks the beginning of something new or just a refined replay of old hits. If you’re curious about how big-box thinking adapts for big-city living, plug in your headphones and roll with us through a conversation all of retail is watching closely.

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