India, Aug. 13 -- Swedish retailer IKEA opened its first Delhi store at Pacific Mall on August 13, spanning 15,000 sq ft, and plans to replicate the model across the Capital and the country to get closer to customers. While exploring retail spaces across Delhi, the company chose a West Delhi mall for its ideal combination of space, prime location, and easy access, but this decision does not rule out South Delhi; it simply reflects the opportunity that arose, a senior company official told HT.comThe company plans to deepen its presence in Delhi and other cities with a mix of large and city-format stores, the official said.

The West Delhi Ikea store is "just the beginning, we're also scouting for spaces across Delhi, which is a vast market...