IKEA Among Seven New Businesses Coming Soon To Gurnee Mills

GURNEE, IL — Gurnee Mills is preparing for a busy fall, with several new retailers and restaurants set to open at the shopping center, including a new-format IKEA store.

According to the latest announcement from Gurnee Mills, IKEA is expected to open in late fall 2026 in the former Sears Grand area in Parking Lot B, next to Hobby Lobby. The 66,000-square-foot store will feature more than 5,000 products, with more than 3,000 items available for immediate pickup.

Several other businesses are also scheduled to open at Gurnee Mills this fall:

• Fashion Q is expected to open in September near Entry B.
• Toys “R” Us is slated to open in October near Entry A.
• Archive Room is expected to open in October near Entry C/D.
• Sophia's Mexican Grill is scheduled to open this fall in the Dining Pavilion North near Entry J.
• Nali Jewelers is expected to open this fall near Entry E.
• Sky Zone Trampoline Park is planned for spring 2027 near Entry J. The trampoline park had previously been listed as a late-summer opening.

The new openings add to a series of changes at Gurnee Mills as the shopping center continues to bring in new retailers and entertainment options.

IKEA's Gurnee Mills location will be the company's third store in Illinois and will use a smaller-format concept designed to provide customers with a mix of shopping, planning, pickup and delivery options.

The new IKEA will offer more than 5,000 products displayed in room settings designed to reflect the needs and styles of Chicagoland customers, according to Simon Group. The store also will offer planning services for kitchens, wardrobes, living room storage and other home projects.