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IKEA Coming to Columbus

10 am

It’s not just shopping, it’s an experience. And it’s now coming to Columbus. International retail giant Ikea announced it will build a new 350,000-square-foot store in central Ohio. Mayor Coleman has said this is the “No. 1 retail wish” for Columbus residents. We'll talk about what appeals about this Swedish chain and what it could mean for our area.

Guests

  • Joseph Roth, public affairs manager for expansion at IKEA
  • Doug Buchanan, managing editor, Columbus Business First
  • Bill Lafayette, economist and owner of Regionomics
  • Chuck Palmer, retail consultant focusing on consumer behavior, VP of Strategy at John Ryan Inc