Ikea to open Oxford Street store in May after 18-month delay

Swedish furniture retailer's arrival is seen as crucial to hopes of reviving the London shopping street

Ikea will be bringing its mix of meatballs, lampshades and kitchen planning to London's Oxford Street from 1 May, when the world's largest furniture retailer finally opens its store 18 months late.

The company said its three-floor outlet, in the former Topshop base, would house a 130-seat Swedish deli and showrooms, as well as offering one-to-one design consultations.