Swedish retail giant IKEA is opening its first AL store. See where it's located, when it will open and what shoppers can expect from the new space

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. ( WHNT) — IKEA has announced plans to open the first store in the state of Alabama. The City of Huntsville has been selected as the first city in the state to welcome the global home furnishing brand.

About a month after rumors swirled about a potential IKEA location in Huntsville, the furniture retailer announced it's opening a store near MidCity. Why it matters: IKEA is among the top retailers locals want to see in town,