Ikea opening new, smaller store in San Diego

Zoom in: The Ikea Escondido Plan and order point with pick-up is a new, small-format store where customers can work with designers to update their kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms.

• Shoppers won't take products home the same day, but can have them delivered or scheduled for pickup.
• Online orders can also be picked up at the new location.

Yes, but: You won't be able to get Ikea's Swedish meatballs.

The big picture: Smaller Ikea stores are popping up across the country and around the world as the retailer expands its footprint while minimizing real estate costs.

• The budget brand is also reaching into new markets by opening outposts in Best Buy stores.

Stop by: The new local store opens May 27 in the Escondido Promenade mall at 1210 Auto Park Way.