When Does IKEA Restock? (In-Store & Online)

IKEA’s variety of options has made it one of the most popular stores for furniture shopping. However, popularity has its drawbacks. Some people have trekked out to the nearest IKEA only to find the item they need is not in stock. Knowing when IKEA restocks certain items will help mitigate potential disappointment when you are out furniture shopping.

IKEA restocks smaller items every 1 to 2 days and larger items, such as furniture, every 1 to 2 weeks. However, things like manufacturing, shipping times, and popularity of the item may affect restocks. If you want to know if an item is in stock without visiting the store, go to IKEA.com and look under the “Check In-Store Stock” tab.

Although IKEA has a consistent restock schedule in place, restocks can be delayed due to low product availability and supply holdups. Read on to learn more about when IKEA restocks items, how to check if an item is in-stock, and more.

When Does IKEA Restock

Depending on if you are shopping in store or online, restock times and product availability may change. Only the physical stores will adhere to the restocking of smaller items every 1 to 2 days and larger items every 1 to 2 weeks, whereas the website typically restocks at a faster speed. Let’s take a look at the different restock times.

Restocks at the Store

Typically, if a product is available at the store, it will be restocked once the bin or shield becomes empty. Limited time or seasonal products are exceptions to this, as once they are discontinued they will never be restocked.

Different sections and types of items in an IKEA store will have their own restock times. Here’s a list of when certain items are restocked in-store:

• Small Items: Every 1 to 2 days
• Furniture: Every 1 to 2 weeks
• Oversized Items: Every 1 to 3 weeks
• Plants: Every 1 to 7 days
• As-Is Section: Every 1 to 7 days

Restock times will vary depending on popularity, materials, shipping, and manufacturing. Additionally, depending on how far your nearest IKEA store is from the warehouse, restocks may take longer than the listed schedule times.

Restocks on the Website

Unlike the physical IKEA stores, the IKEA website is always open. This means you can check for availability and restocks whenever you want. IKEA restocks items online every day. You can even get notifications when a particular item becomes available.

When Does IKEA Restock Furniture?

IKEA restocks small furniture every 1 to 2 days and large furniture every 1 to 2 weeks. Larger furniture is typically restocked in large shipments on weekends, which is why restocking can take more time. 

Shipments are sent from suppliers 3 to 4 times a week. Oversized furniture items will ship slower, whereas popular and high-priority items may get shipped faster.

It can be hard to determine if an item falls into small or large furniture. Here is a list of what is categorized as small furniture:

• Cupboards
• Dressers
• Mirrors
• Rugs
• Single chairs
• Small tables
• Stools

Here is a list of larger furniture items:

• Beds
• Bookcases
• Cabinets
• Couches
• Mattresses
• Sofas
• Patio furniture

Knowing what items fall into which categories can help determine when and how often they will be restocked.

When Does IKEA Restock Plants?

Plants are restocked every week. They usually arrive over the weekend with other shipments, so plant restocks are likely to happen on Monday. However, plants are a popular product at IKEA and tend to run out of stock fairly quickly. Some stores may have an additional truck delivery on Fridays, but it is unlikely that plants will be restocked more than once a week.

Depending on the season, IKEA may offer different kinds of plants, so availability of certain plants may vary. Seasonal flowers, ferns, and succulents may only be available at certain times of the year.

How Can I Check If Something is In-Stock at IKEA?

If you want to see if a product is in stock at IKEA without going all the way to the store, just go to the IKEA website. Find the product that you want on the website and click “Check In-Store Stock” on the product page. A list of IKEA stores with item availability will pop up.

You can narrow your search by specifying which city and state you are in. You can even check the stock of a specific store. The website will also allow you to sign up for notifications via email or text when an item becomes available again.        

Conclusion

Knowing when IKEA restocks certain types of items will make it easier to get the products you need with as little hassle as possible. Depending on the size of the item, you can expect it to arrive in a couple of days or weeks. Just remember you can always use the website to confirm if an item is in stock before you make a trip to the store.

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