Store is expected to bring 200 jobs to the area

TIFFIN — Homemakers Furniture, a home furniture retailer based in Des Moines, announced Wednesday it is planning to open a 200,000 square foot store in Tiffin’s Park Place development in 2028.

The store is expected to bring around 200 jobs. Construction is planned to start later this year.

“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,” Tiffin Mayor Tim Kasparek said in a news release.

Interior design consultants, warehouse staff, sales staff, delivery drivers and management staff positions will be available as the store prepares to open.

In addition to the store, Homemakers Furniture also will have a warehouse in Tiffin, allowing customers to receive furniture the day of purchase. The company will offer curbside and in-home delivery services.

“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, in a news release.

Homemakers Furniture was founded in Iowa in 1974. The Tiffin store will be the second store location. Its only other store is in Urbandale.

Store will join larger Park Place development

The store is set to be part of Park Place, a 265-acre development off I-380 being planned by Ders Group of North Liberty.

The area is home to a mix of residential and commercial properties. The development is home to a Coffee Emporium, 380 nails, iGym, Casa Tequila and Farmers State Bank.

Pinseekers, a year-round hybrid-golf and gaming facility, opened there in November 2023.

There also are plans for a Fridley Theatres IMAX and family entertainment center adjacent to Pinseekers. The Des Moines-based movie theater chain announced plans for the center in August 2022, though Fridley Theatres previously told The Gazette the timeline for completion remains “fluid.”

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