10/28/08 IKEA Tampa Press Release

ICONIC BLUE EXTERIOR TRANSFORMS FUTURE Tampa bay ikea STORE

 

Blue Walls Now Visible on Swedish Retailer’s Tampa Store Opening Summer 2009

 

TAMPA, FL – IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today noted that exterior painting essentially is complete for its store opening next spring in the Ybor City-area of Tampa .  This iconic blue painting represents another milestone in the build-up of the future store, and ensures IKEA Tampa will reflect the unique blue and yellow architectural design for which IKEA stores are known worldwide. 

 

“With our walls mostly painted, we continue to advance other exterior and interior work as part of the build-up effort,” said Michael Maier, IKEA real estate manager.  “We are turning the physical structure into what our many Tampa Bay customers have come to appreciate as an IKEA store.  We know they are anxious for us to open.”

TBO Article: "Some Assembly Required"

"If you happen to pass the construction site for the Ikea store going up at Adamo Drive and 22nd Street in Tampa, you might think the project is on a fast track. Since clearing the land in April, construction crews have erected the walls, and within the next several weeks, steel framing to support the roof should be in place, said Joseph Roth, a spokesman for the furniture and housewares chain. Roth said the company is moving at a steady pace to meet the construction timeline. The 350,000-square-foot store is expected to open as planned in the summer."

The Tampa Tribune

Published: October 6, 2008

The Walls are Up! Part 2

Top Photo: The West Wall

Bottom Photo: The East Wall

The Walls are Up!

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August 25, 2008

CONSTRUCTION OF IKEA TAMPA ADVANCES WITH KEY WALLS NOW UP

 

Swedish Retailer’s 3^rd FL Store and 6^th in Southeast on Track to open Summer 2009

 

TAMPA, FL – IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today noted all major walls are upright and in place for its future store opening next summer in Tampa , FL.   The 353,000 square-foot IKEA Tampa, with 1,700 parking spaces, will be built on 29 acres along Adamo Drive at 22^nd Street and the Crosstown Expressway, and will reflect the same unique architectural design for which IKEA stores are known worldwide. 

IKEA Sweepstakes and BIG News Alert for Tomorrow

IKEA wants to know more about you! Why? So they can send you personalized eNewsletters filled with the news, tips and offers you really want. Their recently redesigned member page makes it fun and easy to tell them a bit about how you live and work. And, you can request a 2009 catalog there, as well. Click here and either complete a new online registration or update your current registration by September 14 and you will be entered in the What's New With You Sweepstakes. You could win one of 90 $50 IKEA Gift Cards, or even one worth $500!

Also, make sure you pick up a copy of the St. Pete Times tomorrow, as the City Times section will be featuring yours truly, along with other IKEA lovers, and even a few people that are...well let's just say...still trying to find their way, bless their little hearts ;)

The New IKEA 2009 Catalog is Here!!!

How exciting!!! Go here to check it out! (And remember to take your IKEA 2008 catalogs to IKEA on your next visit, as they are recycling them.)

The Unofficial IKEA Tampa Poster has Arrived!

If you would like a larger version of this image, so that you can print your own IKEA Tampa poster at home, just send me an email. Enjoy!

The Secret IKEA Tampa Plans

OK, so they aren't really a secret...but we were able to catch a quick peek at the working blueprints for the new IKEA Tampa store, during the recent groundbreaking.

Displays at IKEA Tampa Groundbreaking

IKEA ordered the items pictured below from the IKEA Orlando store, and had them shipped to Tampa for the groundbreaking. After the groundbreaking, the items were donated to the Homeless Coalition of Hillsborough County.

IKEA Tampa Fan Blog "Featured" in Local Tampa Blog

IKEA Tampa Fan Blog is pleased to report that we have been featured (aka linked to :) in a blog about IKEA fanatics, written by Tampa's very own funny man, Clark Brooks. You can read the original blog here, and also read the posting on Sticks of Fire here. I am flattered that Mr. Brooks chose to link to this blog, and my hope is to convert Mr. IKEA Hater to a Swedish-meatball-lovin'-allen-wrench-using-flush-up-for-number-one-and-down-for-number-two IKEA groupie, even if it means several trips to IKEA Orlando dragging him kicking and screaming...