IKEA expands into Costa Rica with new physical locations

IKEA is expanding into Costa Rica through a partnership with franchisee Sarton Group. The brand's entry will be progressive, starting with an e-commerce platform via an official website to serve as the initial point of contact for local consumers.

The physical expansion plan includes an initial phase at Lindora Business Park, which will combine logistics support for online and telephone sales with a space for planning and ordering. Future developments include a compact store in Curridabat and a medium-format store in Escazú, the latter of which will include a larger distribution center to increase operational capacity.

The rollout of product assortments will also be gradual, allowing the company to build the necessary logistics and service infrastructure to establish a long-term presence in the country.