Homemakers Furniture opening new location in Tiffin

New store at Park Place development expected to open in 2028, creating estimated 200 jobs

Homemakers storefront
The Homemakers Furniture store in Urbandale. CREDIT HOMEMAKERS FURNITURE

Homemakers Furniture is planning to open its second location in Tiffin, according to a release from the Urbandale-based home furnishings retailer.

The new 200,000-square-foot Homemakers Furniture store will be built in the growing Park Place development in Tiffin, just a mile north of Interstate 80 off I-380 between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City.

The Park Place development already includes the Pinseekers golf driving range, and a new Palms family entertainment complex, including an IMAX theatre and bowling alley, is also planned.

Construction of the new Homemakers Furniture store in Tiffin is scheduled to begin in 2025, with a grand opening anticipated in 2028.

The store is expected to create approximately 200 new jobs.

According to a Homemakers release, the new store underscores the company’s dedication to delivering exceptional products and services to customers across Iowa, while also fostering local community development through job creation.

“We are thrilled to introduce Homemakers Furniture to Tiffin, providing residents with the same outstanding selection and service that has established us as a trusted name in home furnishings for 50 years,” said Roger Merschman, Homemakers president and second-generation family operator. “Since 1974, we have proudly served Iowans and remain committed to our core values of integrity, service, and community involvement as we expand.”

“This moment represents a turning point for the City of Tiffin, ushering in an exciting new chapter of opportunity and continued progress for our vibrant and growing community,” said Tiffin mayor Tim Kasparek. “Homemakers perfectly reflects the values we cherish – hard work, integrity, and a deep commitment to community. Their arrival will not only bring an exceptional shopping experience closer to home but will also create meaningful jobs, invigorate our local economy, and elevate the quality of life for our residents. This partnership is a testament to the bright future ahead for Tiffin.”

The Tiffin location will feature a spacious showroom that showcases a wide range of furniture styles, from contemporary to traditional, along with home decor items to help Iowans create their ideal living spaces, according to the release.

The store will offer various positions, including management roles, interior design consultants, sales professionals, and delivery drivers and warehouse staff.

The Tiffin store will fulfill sales from its own warehouse, allowing customers to pick up their furniture same-day or choose curbside or in-home delivery.