In Redwood Falls, the best businesses are often the ones you feel before you even walk through the door. Furniture Mart is one of those places, a store with big reach and deep roots. It’s been part of the local rhythm for decades, and its story keeps evolving alongside the town it calls home.
A Store That Brings People In
It’s not unusual to see out-of-town plates in the Furniture Mart parking lot. Some shoppers travel as far as 120 miles away, drawn by thoughtfully designed spaces and a reputation for service that’s been earned, not advertised. It’s the kind of destination that helps put Redwood Falls on the map, bringing in visitors who often stay to grab lunch downtown, browse other shops, or fill up at the gas station.
That kind of ripple effect matters. It’s how a local store becomes a quiet force behind economic momentum.
Grounded in Community
Furniture Mart didn’t just show up in Redwood Falls. It grew here. First under the direction of Bob and Mary, and later guided by Mike and Emily, the business has always had a hometown heartbeat. Over the years, its ownership structure may have shifted, but its identity hasn’t. The team still lives here, sends their kids to local schools, and shows up to support local events, not because it’s good for business, but because it’s what neighbors do.
You’ll find that same groundedness in the store’s day-to-day. There’s no flashy gimmick, just familiar faces, good service, and a sincere connection to the community.
Collaboration Over Competition
What stands out most about Furniture Mart isn’t what they do for themselves, it’s what they do with others. They’ve played a quiet leadership role in events like Shop & Hop and collaborative sales that bring shoppers into multiple local businesses at once. They’ve coordinated with other furniture stores, not to compete, but to complement.
Their belief? Give people more than one reason to come to town. When businesses unite, everyone wins.
Thinking Big, Staying Humble
From dreams of launching “Shop the Strip” with fellow east-side businesses to reflecting fondly on partnerships with beloved local restaurants, Furniture Mart remains committed to innovation while honoring its roots. Their progressive mindset and willingness to “think outside the box” have helped transform them into a destination location, without ever losing that welcoming hometown warmth.
More Than a Nominee
Being nominated for the Community-Powered Business Spotlight isn’t just a badge of honor. For Furniture Mart, it’s a moment to reflect on what it means to be more than a retailer. It’s about showing up, thinking forward, and staying rooted. It’s about believing in the small things that make a town thrive, conversations, consistency, and care.
So whether you’re furnishing a new place or just stopping in to look around, Furniture Mart reminds us that some of the biggest impacts come from the businesses that feel the most familiar.