Purchase grows retailer’s presence to 17 stores in the region
MINNEAPOLIS — Retailer Furniture Mart USA has acquired seven Becker Furniture locations, plus a 120,000-square-foot distribution center in the Minneapolis region, a move that grows Furniture Mart’s presence here to 17 store locations.
Ranked at No. 46 on Home News Now’s 125 Furniture & Bedding Retailers, Furniture Mart USA currently has 10 existing Furniture Mart and Ashley stores in the region. Based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, it was founded by Bill Hinks in 1977 and has more than 60 stores in Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin, the company told Home News Now.
Becker, which has been in business for more than 45 years, ranks at No. 108 on the same listing. The seven Becker Furniture stores that Furniture Mart USA has acquired are in Becker, Blaine, Burnsville, Maple Grove, Maplewood, Minnetonka and Woodbury, Minnesota. The main distribution center is in Becker. Combined, they employ more than 100 people.
For the foreseeable future, the company said, the stores will keep the Becker Furniture name.
“This gives us a significant boost in the highly competitive Twin Cities metro area,” said Mark Millage, director of community relations at Furniture Mart USA.

The company said that Becker owner Joel Huseby also has joined the Furniture Mart USA leadership team and will assist “in this seamless transition for continued growth and continuity.”
“Customers at all Becker, Ashley and Furniture Mart locations will continue to see the same familiar faces and great service,” Furniture Mart USA said in a statement. “Company representatives from both teams are working jointly to enhance the customer experience.”
“We are delighted to welcome aboard the Becker team, including their many loyal customers,” added Cory Price, chief executive officer of Furniture Mart USA. “With more stores comes an even better customer experience — increased selection, better prices, in-stock merchandise and faster delivery. We look forward to earning their continued support.”
With the acquisition, Furniture Mart USA now has Minnesota store locations in Albertville, Austin, Baxter, Becker, Blaine, Burnsville, Duluth, Eagan, Elk River, Fridley, Mankato, Maple Grove, Maplewood, Marshall, Medford, Minnetonka, North Branch, Redwood Falls, Rochester, Shakopee, St. Cloud and Woodbury. It also has 36 additional locations in Iowa, Illinois, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
“Furniture Mart USA brings a wealth of resources and buying power to our customers,” Joel Huseby said. “We have known Bill Hinks and his team for decades and have always admired the way they built a first-class organization with strong teams and a great culture. We couldn’t be more thrilled for what’s ahead.”
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