Ikea closes Uppsala store immediately due to building fault

Ikea in Uppsala has closed its store immediately due to a building defect, marking the first time a Swedish Ikea has closed mid-day. The closure is for safety reasons, following the discovery of a building fault, and all employees will remain home with pay while solutions are considered. The Uppsala store, located in the Boländerna district, opened in 2009. This decision comes as a surprise, as Ikea stores in Sweden have never before closed during operating hours. The company is now analyzing the situation.