IKEA USA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, announced plans to open a store in #norfolkVA opening Summer 2018. The 331,000 sq ft proposed store & 1,000 parking spaces would be built on 19 acres at the northwestern corner of I-64 and Northampton Blvd. In addition to the more than 500 jobs expected during the construction phase, approximately 250 coworkers would join the IKEA family when the new store opens. IKEA Norfolk also would provide significant annual sales & property tax reven