In this episode of The I.A.D.S. Retail Park 🎙️, we examine Ikea's groundbreaking transformation from suburban big-box stores to sophisticated urban retail formats 🏪. Through the lens of Paris, discover how the furniture giant is reinventing retail with three distinct store concepts 🔄, from the innovative City Store to the compact Planning Studio. Learn how Ikea is balancing its iconic brand identity with local needs, and what this means for the future of retail adaptation 🌆. 👉 Click here to read the full exclusive on IADS Exclusive Insights at Substack.

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