FILE – People visit a new Ikea store, in Warsaw, Poland. (AP Photo/Alik Keplicz)

8 ON YOUR SIDE: IKEA has announced the news that its fans in Alabama have long awaited — that it will build a store in the state.

The Swedish furniture company says it will open a new store in Huntsville early next year. It will be built at the University Place Shopping Center at 6125 University Place Drive.

“We are thrilled to open our first store in Alabama to bring the dream of a better home within reach for more people across the country.” said Javier Quiñones, CEO & chief sustainability officer, IKEA U.S. “The opening of IKEA Huntsville highlights our commitment to bring IKEA closer to the many people and make it easier and more affordable to access our home furnishing products and solutions.”

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