UK Ikea boss backs calls to pedestrianise Oxford Street as flagship store opens

<p>New outlet due to welcome shoppers on Thursday regarded as key to helping revive famous London thoroughfare</p><p>The UK boss of Ikea has backed calls to pedestrianise Oxford Street as the world’s largest furniture retailer finally opens its delayed store in London’s prime shopping destination.</p><p>The Swedish company’s three-floor shop in the building that used to be <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/may/02/topshops-top-shop-goes-up-for-sale-in-latest-blow-for-philip-green">Topshop’s former flagship store</a>, with a mix of meatballs, lampshades and kitchen design assistance, opens on Thursday, <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/article/2024/may/10/ikea-oxford-street-london-store-opening-delay">18 months later than planned</a>.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/apr/30/ikea-boss-backs-calls-to-pedestrianise-oxford-street-as-flagship-store-opens-london">Continue reading...</a>