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Love IKEA but tired of the jaunt over to Wednesbury?

Well, the Swedish home furnishing company has revealed plans to open a new Order and Collection Point in Birmingham city centre.

It will be in Dale End and is expected to open in summer 2016.

Birmingham will be the very first city centre to get an Order and Collection Point, which is a new concept for IKEA.

Much like a planning studio, it will enable customers to plan and order kitchens, wardrobes and sofas as well as featuring room sets and advisors to provide inspiration and ideas.

There will be a drive-in collection service for items ordered online.

And even a bistro serving its famous meatballs too.

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“We are really excited to be bringing this unique new format to Birmingham, our first Order and Collection Point based in a city centre location,” says Jack Jackson, IKEA Order and Collection Development Manager.

“Less than five minutes from the three main rail stations and close to regional bus network hubs, we want to make our products and services available to more people.

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“By introducing an Order and Collection Point in this market we want to bridge the gap between online and in-store shopping and offer customers a new way to shop with IKEA.”

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Car parking facilities will be provided above the new unit, making it easy to drive there too.

The store will not carry the full product range to take home but customers will be able to order from the full range for home delivery or for collection at the collection point.

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In addition, a small range of the market hall items will be available for customers to take home on the day of their visit.

And IKEA fans will enjoy the bistro too, which will offer street food, free Wi-Fi, hot and cold drinks, pastries and a selection of Swedish food products to enjoy at home.

Recruitment for a team of 30 multi-skilled co-workers has now begun.

“As a values-based company, it’s not necessarily about the qualifications you bring but rather that you have the right attitude and share our passion for home furnishing and customer service,” adds Jack.