Åhléns to open new department store in Umeå

Swedish retailer Åhléns has announced plans to open a new 2,200 square meter department store at Avion Shopping in Umeå. The opening is scheduled for the spring of 2027.

This location will mark the company's second establishment in Umeå, as the retailer already maintains a presence in the city center. The new store will offer clothing, beauty products, home decor, and children's items.

CEO and owner Ayad Al-Saffar stated that the expansion is part of a strategy to strengthen the company's presence in both urban centers and regional shopping malls. The move follows a period of growth for the retailer, which reported an operating profit of 43 million Swedish kronor in its first quarter.