On Jan. 21, Village Home Stores was purchased by Geneseo locals Adam Hoste and Collin Akers.
Hoste has been employed with Village Home Store for six years and as their store manager for the last three years. Hoste and Akers are both excited to introduce new ideas and systems into the already thriving business.
“I’m very excited to join the Village team. I’ve always cared deeply about this community and am grateful for the opportunity to join an organization that makes such a positive impact,” Collin said.
Village Home Stores will continue to serve their clients during the handoff and there will be no delays or pauses for current projects or products on order. Previous co-owners Rob Ries and Jim Ries are staying on for the next few months helping as the team transitions into the new ownership.
“Over the past six years at Village Home Stores, I’ve learned that success in the remodeling business comes from two core principles: doing what you say you’re going to do and delivering at the highest level. That’s exactly what you can continue to expect from the team at Village Home Stores,” said Hoste.
The Village Home Stores story began in 1984 when Art Ries opened Village Hardware in Cambridge. In the summer of 1998, Art’s son’s Rob and Jim Ries opened the doors of Village Maytag at the current location on State Street in Geneseo offering appliance sales and repair service to the region. In 2000 the store expanded to include Village Cabinetry.
Their award-winning showroom in downtown Geneseo offers appliances, appliance service, cabinetry, countertops, lighting, window treatments, flooring and wall tile as well as complete kitchen and bath remodels.
Village is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m – noon. Open online anytime at villagehomestores.com.
