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All Sides with Ann Fisher - 10:00 AM - IKEA Coming to Columbus
 
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It's not just shopping, it's an experience. And it's now coming to Columbus. International retail giant Ikea announced it will build a new 350,000-square-foot store in central Ohio. Mayor Coleman has said this is the "No. 1 retail wish" for Columbus residents. We'll talk about what appeals about this Swedish chain and what it could mean for our area.

Guests:

Joseph Ross, public affairs manager for expansion at IKEA
Doug Buchanan, managing editor, Columbus Business First
Bill Lafayette, economist and owner of Regionomics
Chuck Palmer, retail consultant focusing on consumer behavior, VP of Strategy at John Ryan Inc
February 3, 2015