FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 4, 2025
Contact: Brittany Tschida
Marketing Manager
Phone: 910-500-6403
Email: Brittany@fcedc.com

After 80 Years in Business, Homemakers Furniture Announces Closing
Lasting Legacy Will Continue Through Innovative Partnership with FCEDC and the Community Development Foundation

FAYETTEVILLE, NC — After eighty incredible years of business, Homemakers Furniture and Interiors will be closing its doors. As they wind down operations, they are offering discounted final sales, up to 50% off the original sales price. The building, located at 611 West Russell Street, will then become a new home for applied innovation, technology, and training.

In 1945, S.O. & Lois Smith started the business in downtown Fayetteville, and their son Joel Smith continued their legacy of providing exceptional customer service to Fayetteville, Cumberland County, and the surrounding areas. Although this was a tough decision, Joel was presented with a unique opportunity for the beautiful building to continue serving this community for decades to come.

“We’ve shared countless memories and milestones with you, and those moments will stay with us forever. Thank you for being part of our journey,” stated Joel Smith and the Homemakers Team.

Continuing the legacy of service to Fayetteville and Cumberland County, including Fort Bragg, the FCEDC and CDF intend to open a center for innovative companies, from which they can launch operations that will shape tomorrow’s technology. The 35,800 SF facility will offer training spaces, secured technology labs, advanced computing infrastructure, a large lecture hall/special event space, and private offices for technology driven defense companies, interested in recruiting, training, and hiring a skilled workforce.

“We are grateful for Joel’s willingness to work with us, and we look forward to sharing more about this exciting project that would not be possible without the help of Senator Thom Tillis, who’s office helped secure the required funding and the ongoing support of the City of Fayetteville and Cumberland County”, said FCEDC President & CEO, Robert Van Geons. “However, today is about Homemakers Furniture and their 80 years in our community, we hope everyone will stop by to visit Joel and his team during their final sale”.

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ABOUT FCEDC: The Fayetteville Cumberland County Economic Development Corporation is a public-private partnership designed to enhance job growth and prosperity in the region by attracting new industry and growing and retaining existing industry. The FCEDC works daily to help strengthen our economy and diversify our community’s tax base. Learn more at www.fcedc.com.

ABOUT THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION: The Community Development Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded by members of Fayetteville’s and Cumberland County’s private sector. Serving as FCEDC’s Business Advisory Council, it is committed to growing our economy by supporting local businesses, encouraging job creation, and promoting development opportunities. Learn more at www.fcbac.com