THE WAIT IS FINALLY OVER! IKEA SYRACUSE TO HOST GRAND OPENING AT DESTINY USA ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21ST
— Upstate New York’s first IKEA opens its doors with giveaways, music, remarks, and more–
Syracuse, NY (November 12, 2025) – The wait is finally over! IKEA Syracuse will officially celebrate its grand opening at Destiny USA on Friday, November 21st. The excitement begins early with games and giveaways starting at 8:00 AM, followed by a ceremony at 9:45 AM. This long-anticipated moment marks the arrival of Upstate New York’s first IKEA location, bringing the world-famous Swedish home furnishings experience to Syracuse and beyond.
Guests are invited to join the celebration as the doors open to IKEA’s new 90,000-square-foot showroom at Destiny USA, featuring the brand’s signature mix of inspiration, style, and affordability – all at New York’s largest shopping, dining, and entertainment destination. From beautifully designed showroom spaces to the classic Swedish Bistro, shoppers can look forward to a full day of discovery, design, and, of course, Swedish meatballs!
The day’s festivities will kick off with raffle ticket distributions for exclusive giveaways, including IKEA furniture, gift cards, and more. Guests can enjoy music from a live DJ, remarks from local and state stakeholders, and an official ribbon-cutting ceremony as the community comes together to celebrate one of the most anticipated retail openings in Central New York history.
“We’re incredibly proud to announce the grand opening of IKEA at Destiny USA,” said Stephen Congel, CEO of Pyramid Management Group. “Welcoming this iconic and globally recognized brand marks one of the most significant milestones in our company’s history. The hard work and collaboration of both the Pyramid and IKEA teams made this vision a reality. This transformative addition further strengthens Destiny USA’s position as the region’s premier destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment. We look forward to a successful partnership with IKEA for many years to come.”
The addition of IKEA into Destiny USA’s unique tenant mix represents more than a new store, it marks a defining moment in Destiny USA’s continued evolution. From world-class brands to immersive entertainment, this is the place where excitement, innovation, and community come together under one roof.
For more information on IKEA, and Destiny USA visit destinyusa.com.
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About Destiny USA
Destiny USA is New York’s largest shopping, dining, outlet, and entertainment destination and the ninth largest shopping center in the U.S. centrally located in Syracuse, Destiny USA is visited by millions of guests annually and consistently draws from a 4-hour drive and attracts tourists from all 50 states, Canada and worldwide. An unparalleled mix of shopping, dining, outlet, and entertainment—all under one roof—combined with its onsite Embassy Suites by Hilton Hotel cement Destiny USA’s reputation as a premier tourist destination. Plan your next visit to Destiny USA, Trip Advisor’s #1 travel destination in Central New York, today at www.destinyusa.com.
About Pyramid Management Group, LLC
Pyramid Management Group, owner of Destiny USA, is one of the largest, most innovative, privately-held real estate developers in the northeast. Headquartered in Syracuse, New York, Pyramid’s portfolio of dynamic shopping, dining, and entertainment destinations dominate the northeast with 9 properties located throughout New York and Massachusetts. For nearly 50 years, Pyramid has built its reputation on being first, fast, ahead of the curve and always what’s next, leading the industry in combining the best elements of traditional retail with world-class dining and entertainment, all under one roof. For more information, visit www.pyramidmg.com.
About IKEA
At IKEA, the vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people by offering well-designed, functional and affordable, high-quality home furnishing, produced with care for people and the environment. Ingka Group (Ingka Holding B.V. and its controlled entities) is one of 12 different groups of companies that own and operate IKEA retail under franchise agreements with Inter IKEA Systems B.V. Ingka Group has three business areas: IKEA Retail, Ingka Investments and Ingka Centres. Ingka Group is a strategic partner in the IKEA franchise system, operating 375 IKEA stores in 30 countries – including 51 retail locations in the U.S.
For more information on IKEA U.S., see IKEA-USA.com, @IKEAUSANews, @IKEAUSA or IKEAUSA on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and Pinterest.
