http://www.ccaglobalpartners.com/index.php/site/index/ en mmichalakos@ccaglobal.com Copyright 2010 2010-07-30T15:06:03-05:00 http://www.ccaglobalpartners.com/index.php/site/flooring_america_and_flooring_canada_add_new_performance_hardwood/ http://www.ccaglobalpartners.com/index.php/site/flooring_america_and_flooring_canada_add_new_performance_hardwood/#When:15:06:03Z Houston, TX (July 20, 2010) — Flooring America and Flooring Canada introduced an exciting new line of performance hardwood at their Summer Convention held at the George R. Brown Convention center in downtown Houston, Texas. These beautiful new hardwoods will be part of the exclusive Downs collection of high performance flooring products. Downs Performance Hardwood features the most durable finish in the industry along with unparalleled crystal clear beauty and detailed graining. It offers homeowners outstanding color quality, uniformity and a high-performing surface that won’t scuff or stain. “Customers can be confident that with the most durable finish in the industry, their floors will remain beautiful year after year,” says Randy Upson, Vice President of Merchandising for Flooring America. With 50 year guarantees on wear, manufacturing, structural integrity, and finish, Down’s Performance Hardwood gives homeowners a floor they can count on to stay strong and look beautiful for many years to come. “One of our goals at convention is to provide our members with the best flooring products on the market to offer their customers,” says Vinnie Virga, President of Flooring America. “Downs Performance Hardwood is the best of both worlds. It’s a wonderful option to add rich beauty to the homes of active families.” About Flooring America and Flooring Canada Flooring America (FlooringAmerica.com) and Flooring Canada (FlooringCanada.com) consist of more than 550 member-owned floor covering stores throughout the United States and Canada. Flooring America and Flooring Canada provide members with exclusive brands and warranty programs, comprehensive multi-media advertising programs, complete Showroom merchandising packages, plus training in management and sales. They operate as a division of CCA Global Partners, the world’s largest flooring group. 2010-07-30T15:06:03-05:00 http://www.ccaglobalpartners.com/index.php/site/carpet_one_floor_home_launches_invincible_performance_hardwood/ http://www.ccaglobalpartners.com/index.php/site/carpet_one_floor_home_launches_invincible_performance_hardwood/#When:15:04:32Z New Technology Brings Unbeatable Strength While Maintaining the Natural Beauty of Hardwood. Houston, TX (July 21, 2010) — Carpet One Floor & Home continues its long-standing tradition of unparalleled product offerings with its latest line of floor covering: Invincible Performance Hardwood.  Invincible Performance Hardwood embodies some of the best flooring attributes in the business.  The multiple aluminum oxide layers in its Invincible Intensity Surface Shield give the hardwood improved flexibility, increased stain resistance, and superior protection from scratches, scuffs, and wear. The TRUgrain cross-linked technology found in the topcoat sealant lets the true beauty of natural hardwood shine through. Nano particles in the finish allow for crystal clarity and a super tough surface. Its proprietary computerized color monitoring system, PlankPerfect, ensures that every piece of Invincible Performance Harwood possesses the most vivid coloring, constant uniformity and incredible performance.  In addition to its superior durability, color and detail, Invincible offers a 50-year warranty customers can trust. “Invincible Performance Hardwood lets our members offer customers an incredibly long-lasting product that will add beauty and value to their homes,” says Jim Aaron, Vice President of Merchandising for Carpet One Floor & Home. “We are always searching for the most technologically advanced ways to bring beautiful floors to our customers.” About Carpet One Floor & Home Carpet One Floor & Home (http://www.CarpetOne.com) is North America’s leading floor covering retailer, with more than 1,000 independently owned and operated locations in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.  Carpet One Floor & Home stores are known for a broad selection of carpet, wood, laminate, ceramic, vinyl, and area rugs, including exclusive brands like Bigelow and Lees. They offer a unique customer experience with the exclusive SelectAFloor merchandising system that simplifies the shopping experience and The Beautiful GuaranteeTM, which guarantees that the customer will be 100% happy with their floor, 2010-07-30T15:04:32-05:00 http://www.ccaglobalpartners.com/index.php/site/introducing_re_revolutionized_lees_carpet/ http://www.ccaglobalpartners.com/index.php/site/introducing_re_revolutionized_lees_carpet/#When:15:02:05Z Houston, TX (July 21, 2010) — Carpet One Floor & Home, North America’s leading floor covering retailer, is excited to announce the re-launch of one of their most popular carpet lines. Lees®, America’s second oldest brand of carpet, has set the standard for carpet comfort and performance for over 160 years. And now this exclusive line, available only at Carpet One Floor & Home, has been re-revolutionized to provide even more stain protection, comfort, and peace-of-mind for homeowners. Unlike carpets that feature spray-on protection that will wash or wear off, Lees® works to repel stains from within. The newly re-launched brand is constructed with Evertex, a ground-breaking fiber that inherently blocks stains before they have a chance to set in. In fact, the stain protection found in Lees® is so powerful, that it’s backed by a lifetime stain warranty – guaranteeing stain-free carpet for life. “Being comfortable with your flooring choice is very important,” says Bill Gaddis of Mohawk Industries. “With its advanced stain-repelling technology and unprecedented warranty, the re-revolutionized Lees carpet is able to give consumers genuine comfort – both in mind and underfoot.” The re-revolutionized Lees® also features custom-built ExtraLoc backing for extraordinary durability, and a soft, downy touch for unparalleled comfort. Customers will be able to choose from a wide selection of carpet colors and patterns that can be styled to accommodate all types of tastes. “We are very excited about the recent improvements to this carpet line,” says Carpet One Floor & Home President Eric Demaree. “Lees has always been one of our most popular brands. Lees delivers total peace of mind to customers looking for great looking carpet with unsurpassed durability and performance.” In addition to all the exciting new features of the re-revolutionized Lees carpet, Carpet One Floor & Home will also be introducing a revolutionary new display system. The Lees color wall will provide a shopping experience that simplifies the decision making process for the customer by showcasing textures and colors in an easy-to-understand, high-touch environment. Lees® will officially re-launch beginning at Carpet One Floor & Home’s 2010 summer convention in Houston, TX and be available in stores starting in October 2010. About Carpet One Floor & Home Carpet One Floor & Home (http://www.CarpetOne.com) is North America’s leading floor covering retailer, with more than 1,000 independently owned and operated locations in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.  Carpet One Floor & Home stores are known for a broad selection of carpet, wood, laminate, ceramic, vinyl, and area rugs, including exclusive brands like Bigelow and Lees. They offer a unique customer experience with the exclusive SelectAFloor merchandising system that simplifies the shopping experience and The Beautiful GuaranteeTM, which guarantees that the customer will be 100% happy with their floor, 2010-07-30T15:02:05-05:00 http://www.ccaglobalpartners.com/index.php/site/selectafloor_re_design_to_include_new_lifestyle_categories/ http://www.ccaglobalpartners.com/index.php/site/selectafloor_re_design_to_include_new_lifestyle_categories/#When:15:00:20Z Houston, TX (July 21, 2010) — Carpet One Floor & Home is excited to announce the re-design of their popular SelectAFloor shopping system with new categories to better match today’s customer’s needs. Beginning in October, SelectAFloor systems in Carpet One Floor & Home Stores will unveil seven brand new lifestyle flooring categories including: Classic, Relaxed, Inspired, Casual, Modern, Active and Workspaces. The North American retailer’s exclusive SelectAFloor system has been a popular feature due to its unique organizational layout based around consumer lifestyle and taste and it’s ability to make a traditionally difficult decision – choosing flooring – much easier for the customer. As Carpet One Floor & Home’s core broadloom program, SelectAFloor is an integrated merchandising system developed to simplify both the selling and buying processes by narrowing choices down to the two things consumers care about most: style and value. Over 400 styles are displayed on SelectAFloor lifestyle pods. Each product is also defined by a Product Promise, or warranty series, that allows the customer to identify his or her needs and set the groundwork for purchasing. Furthermore, the SelectAFloor system makes buying flooring completely worry-free with Carpet One Floor & Home’s exclusive Beautiful Guarantee. If customers aren’t 100% happy with their floor, Carpet One will replace it for free. “We are very excited about the new lifestyle categories in our SelectAFloor shopping system,” says Theresa Fisher, VP Visual Merchandising at Carpet One Floor & Home. “SelectAFloor has always allowed our customers to find the carpet that best reflects their personal taste and lifestyle with very little effort. Wit this re-design we ensure that our category offerings continue to mirror our customers’ changing needs.” About Carpet One Floor & Home Carpet One Floor & Home (http://www.CarpetOne.com) is North America’s leading floor covering retailer, with more than 1,000 independently owned and operated locations in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.  Carpet One Floor & Home stores are known for a broad selection of carpet, wood, laminate, ceramic, vinyl, and area rugs, including exclusive brands like Bigelow and Lees. They offer a unique customer experience with the exclusive SelectAFloor merchandising system that simplifies the shopping experience and The Beautiful GuaranteeTM, which guarantees that the customer will be 100% happy with their floor, 2010-07-30T15:00:20-05:00 http://www.ccaglobalpartners.com/index.php/site/regional_membership_consultant2/ http://www.ccaglobalpartners.com/index.php/site/regional_membership_consultant2/#When:14:30:38Z Category: N/A Division: Carpet One Floor & Home Location: Manchester, NH Contact E-mail / Apply Online: Description Carpet One Floor & Home has an excellent opportunity to refill an existing position in our Manchester, NH office for a Regional Membership Consultant.  This position is responsible for acting as the main Carpet One Floor & Home contact and source of information for all matters relating to membership.  Other responsibilities include: Support CCA and Regional Membership Consultant’s mission statement and develop and establish meaningful relationships through a culture of mutual trust. Advise members of all Carpet One services and programs available for their use and explain how each will benefit their business. Provide retail, marketing, financial and operation consultation to each member. Help members understand how to maximize their core purchases and improve their net rebates. Communicate regularly with members in order to keep them updated and engaged. Act as a liaison and mediate between members and other departments, divisions, mills, vendors, etc. Ensure members have a clear understanding of the Carpet One Floor & Home’s agreements and by-laws. Assimilate new members into Carpet One.  Provide training and oversee set up. Communicate member feedback and issues to the Senior Regional Membership Consultant and the Director as requested. Qualilfications This position requires a Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Marketing or Business Administration) and 2-4 years experience in a related field (Sales, Customer Service). Flooring industry experience a plus. Must have excellent communication skills, the ability to prioritize and respond quickly, outstanding follow up and people skills along with the ability to learn and absorb new information quickly.  The ability to travel at least twice per year for 3-5 days each trip is required (some additional travel may be required).  Work schedule is 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday.  The position also requires excellent personal computer skills (Microsoft Office, inclusive of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). Excellent spelling and grammar skills with the ability to communicate with corporate staff in a courteous, tactful and concise manner are essential.  2010-07-28T14:30:38-05:00 http://www.ccaglobalpartners.com/index.php/site/marketing_merchandise_manager/ http://www.ccaglobalpartners.com/index.php/site/marketing_merchandise_manager/#When:14:22:07Z Category: N/A Division: ProSource Location: St. Louis, MO Contact E-mail / Apply Online: Description Phoenix Wholesale, our ProSource company owned showrooms, has an excellent opportunity in the St. Louis, MO office to fill a Marketing/Merchandise Manager position.  This position is responsible for communication; advertising campaign development and execution; prospect lead fulfillment; special event planning and coordination; and product assortment planning and placement.  Specific responsibilities include: In coordination with ProSource National Marketing, create and ensure execution of marketing and advertising programs and events, to include advertising direct mail programs, trade ads, public relations campaigns, trade shows, and hosted events to drive traffic, build brand awareness, and improve membership and sales results. Communicate with company owned showrooms through a variety of formats to ensure implementation of company merchandising and marketing initiatives and events. Work directly with other ProSource departments to assist in the communication of events, activities, and programs. Work directly with management to develop and execute local and national advertising and brand building strategies. Provide oversight for the utilization and effectiveness of the Palm program. Monitor Palm results regarding prospect management, new member attainment, and conversion. Help coordinate ProSource ‘company-owned’ management meetings. Help develop, plan, and implement products, promotions, and programs and “sell through” and monitor their performance. Closely coordinate product and supplier activities with the ProSource merchandising team. Coordinate product promotions with the ProSource national marketing and merchandising departments. Monitors Plan to Sell performance to include private brand and preferred product penetration and margin performance. Coordinate product training with suppliers and showrooms and collaborate with the PSN training department. Work with pricing department to ensure price changes, promotional pricing, and drops are successfully accomplished, as well as communicated to the showrooms. Work with CCA National Programs to coordinate and communicate successful execution of programs, i.e. GE credit, Freight programs, etc. Qualifications This position requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 4 years related experience in communications, advertising, public relations, project management, product management and merchandising.  This position requires personal computer skills (Microsoft Office, inclusive of Word, Excel, and Outlook) and Desktop publishing.  .  Excellent spelling and grammar skills with the ability to communicate in a courteous, tactful and concise manner, is essential.  2010-07-28T14:22:07-05:00 http://www.ccaglobalpartners.com/index.php/site/vice_president_online_marketing/ http://www.ccaglobalpartners.com/index.php/site/vice_president_online_marketing/#When:12:02:39Z Category: N/A Division: Coop Group Location: Manchester, NH Contact E-mail / Apply Online: Description CCA’s Coop Group has an excellent opportunity in the Manchester, NH office to fill a new position for a Vice President, Online Marketing.  This position is responsible for the online marketing of coop retail groups including strategy, creative, vendor management and day to day tactical.  Specific responsibilities include: Apply experience, creativity, planning and leadership to achieve a strategic marketing advantage in the online space—website, PPC and other online media, lead management, and social marketing.  Increase member acceptance and usage of online marketing by providing studies of the effectiveness of the online channel and education. They will be a thought leader by understanding, evaluating and providing recommendations to test new and emerging media. Work with vendor partners to develop and execute the online creative strategy for all three retail brands in flooring.  They will work closely with our third party vendors, including advertising agencies, media buyers, website developers, lead management system suppliers, and will provide direction to insure we have the right business partners correctly aligned and managed to meet expectations and budget. Manage the online marketing team in a mentor management style, providing clear goals and expectations. Work collaboratively with the SVP, Marketing and the CMO to identify technology solutions to ensure member satisfaction, understanding and acceptance of online marketing methods. Develop programs with quantifiable objectives to measure results. Establishing key metrics, benchmarks and projected ROI is key, as is identifying, developing, executing and reading tests to improve current results. Analyze market trends; recommend changes to marketing and business development strategies based on analysis and feedback. Prepare and manage online marketing and business development budget, insuring we exceed stated goals. Utilizing a rigorous structured, project management approach, work with IT to identify opportunities to improve online marketing implementation or integrate new partners. This includes developing RFP’s, overseeing project development and management, launching, and maintenance. Attend online marketing industry trade shows and functions to continue to be exposed to the best practices of others in the industry, and become familiar with vendors providing services. Attend CCA conventions to meet members and help identify methods to improve member acceptance of online marketing methods Qualifications The position requires a creative, energetic, online marketing expert with a deep understanding of online marketing systems, metrics, processes, and suppliers. They will have held a leadership position for an organization that utilizes the web for lead generation. They will be skilled in media buys, website design and development, lead management systems, and social media.  Ideally, they will have big-ticket retail, considered purchase experience. Ten years of online marketing experience with brand development, strategic planning, delivery of marketing services, management of teams, and a proven track record for results. Must have an in-depth understanding of online consumer behavior, track record of thriving in a fast-paced business environment, and of over-delivering against stretch targets.  Experience with marketing budgets, P&L, and forecasting required.  Excellent analytical skills, with great attention to detail.  Proven track record of leveraging technology and data to enhance marketing services.  Outstanding written and verbal skills, with the ability to present data and conclusions in an organized, concise manner at all levels throughout the company.  Must be comfortable with a high-paced, competitive environment.  Must be a strong businessperson who thinks about issues from a business perspective; brings strong business and financial acumen to the role.  This position requires personal computer skills (Microsoft Office, inclusive of Word, Excel, and Outlook). Excellent spelling and grammar skills with the ability to communicate in a courteous, tactful and concise manner are essential. 2010-04-12T12:02:39-05:00 http://www.ccaglobalpartners.com/index.php/site/introducing_tigressa_softstyle_carpet/ http://www.ccaglobalpartners.com/index.php/site/introducing_tigressa_softstyle_carpet/#When:21:36:28Z Soft and Strong Come Together to Make One Amazing Carpet WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 6, 2010) — CCA Global Partners is excited to announce the launch of their newest exclusive product collection, Tigressá Softstyle Carpet. Like its animal kingdom namesake, the inventive new collection features the strength and resilience of precision nylon fibers with a soft touch you have to feel to believe. Although the most obvious feature of this revolutionary product may be its softness, it is Tigressá’s strength and durability that set it apart from its competitors. Its super-strong, nylon fibers are packed tight to stand up to daily carpet abuse. There are actually twice the number of fibers per square inch compared to standard nylon carpet. “The key to Tigressá’s strength is a type of nylon that holds the twist better and longer, which allows the carpet to hold its new appearance much longer than other carpets.” explains Charlie Dilks, Chief Product Officer for CCA Global Partners. “Tigressá’s soft feel means our customers no longer have to choose between soft and strong.“ Advanced yarn engineering allows for microscopic fibers which produce a pleasant, luxurious touch. The unique geometric fiber shape is designed to withstand force and allow Tigressá to maintain pristine color and appearance. Where other carpet begins fading and matting, Tigressá stands firm, remains supple, and retains a deeper color texture. Tigressá SoftStyle Carpet can be found beginning in April 2010 exclusively through CCA division showrooms, which include Carpet One Floor & Home, Flooring America, ProSource, GCO, International Design Guild affiliated showrooms, Stone Mountain’s Carpet Mill Outlet, and The Floor Trader. At the launch, the Tigressá line will include several styles available in many colors. About CCA Global Partners CCA Global Partners is one of the largest privately held companies in the United States. For nearly a quarter of a century, CCA Global has partnered with entrepreneurial retailers to create a cooperative retail powerhouse unmatched in the marketplace. With 15 independent business brands and more than 3,800 locations, CCA Global Partners is well positioned to positively impact the success of independent businesses.  For more information on CCA Global Partners, go to http://www.ccaglobal.com. 2010-01-19T21:36:28-05:00 http://www.ccaglobalpartners.com/index.php/site/flooring_america_and_flooring_canada_adapt_to_changing_retail_landscape/ http://www.ccaglobalpartners.com/index.php/site/flooring_america_and_flooring_canada_adapt_to_changing_retail_landscape/#When:21:28:00Z WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 6, 2010) — Members of Flooring America and Flooring Canada gathered at the Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center in Washington, DC January 6 – 9 for their Winter 2009 Convention entitled Believe it to Achieve It! The three-day convention focused on the importance of internet marketing and providing members with the tools to succeed in a virtual world. Along with a wealth of new trend-setting programs, attendees discovered new products and values from major industry suppliers. Featured among the product introductions is up and coming carpet brand Tigressá Soft Style™, which boasts incredible strength behind its luxuriously soft appearance. Flooring America and Flooring Canada members were given the opportunity to choose from a broad range of seminars and demonstrations to stay abreast of the latest product trends, marketing programs, technology, and buying opportunities. Members were invited to join in Education Day training seminars and witness the unveiling of new advertising programs and promotions for the second half of 2010. “We strive to give our members every advantage in order to help them remain successful in the marketplace,” says Vinnie Virga, President of Flooring America. “And when using the tools from those training sessions, the marketing programs, and the products produce results, we want to recognize that success as well.” This year’s closing event began with the annual award banquet and presentation on Friday evening, January 8. Afterward, Flooring America and Flooring Canada members experienced an exclusive evening with first-class treatment as they toured Washington, DC in the moonlight and the US Capitol Building after hours. The site seeing adventure included such buildings as the famous Smithsonian Museum, the US Holocaust Memorial Museum, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, the Washington Monument, the Jefferson Memorial and National World War II Memorial, the White House, the Lincoln Memorial and much more. About Flooring America and Flooring Canada Flooring America and Flooring Canada consist of more than 550 member-owned floor covering stores throughout the United States and Canada. Flooring America and Flooring Canada provide members with exclusive brands and warranty programs, comprehensive multi-media advertising programs, complete Showroom merchandising packages, plus training in management and sales. They operate as a division of CCA Global Partners, the world’s largest flooring group. 2010-01-19T21:28:00-05:00 http://www.ccaglobalpartners.com/index.php/site/carpet_one_floor_home_celebrates_25th_anniversary_at_winter_convention/ http://www.ccaglobalpartners.com/index.php/site/carpet_one_floor_home_celebrates_25th_anniversary_at_winter_convention/#When:21:17:50Z WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 8, 2010) — The Nation’s Capital played host to Carpet One Floor & Home members as they gather for their Succeeding as ONE, Always Have, Always Will Winter Convention at the Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center in Washington D.C. This year’s Convention marked the 25th anniversary of the floor covering cooperative which began as an enterprising 13 member group in 1985. Over the past 25 years, Carpet One Floor & Home has grown to include over 1,000 full-service specialty stores and become the single largest floor covering retailer in the country. But no matter how much Carpet One Floor & Home has grown, it has retained the same integrity and camaraderie that it began with 25 years ago. “Our members have built their businesses with a lot of sweat and tears, but they’ve always known that they’ve never been alone or without an encouraging hand if they needed it,” said Howard Brodsky, an original Carpet One Floor & Home founder. “The opportunity to build on an outstanding 25 year foundation and be a part of something bigger than their own business will allow our members to continue to succeed in the future.” “The support and targets have not changed from the early days. The focus is still on the entrepreneur. We succeed together. I am a proud member of Carpet One Floor & Home,” says Aaron Pirner of Carpet One Floor & Home in Wichita, Kansas. Pirner’s comments echoed the theme of unity that was at the forefront of this year’s convention, and is an integral part of the Carpet One Floor & Home experience. Other members share his sentiments, including Mark Wheat of Wheat’s Carpet One Floor & Home in Northport, Alabama.  “I knew I had found my home when I attended my first convention. Never had I seen such unity in the industry. We were like the Three Musketeers on a mission; striving to be better retailers by helping each other be better.” “The support of Carpet One Floor & Home and my fellow members has helped my business survive in times when many family owned businesses had to shut their doors,” added Wayne Wengerd of Bear Carpet One Floor & Home in Sugarcreek, Ohio. “Like other pioneers, Carpet One Floor & Home started with a belief in an idea that was bigger than any one member could do on their own. The new generation of Carpet One families and members will build on this principle to make us even stronger in the future,” says Eric Demaree, President of Carpet One Floor & Home. Old members, new members and first-time attendees alike discovered a variety of latest programs during the Convention, along with unbeatable values from major industry suppliers and new product introductions. Featured among them was Tigressá Soft Style™, a new carpet brand possessing long lasting durability with a soft feel. Also revealed were new advertising programs and promotions for the second half of 2010. “I still look forward to the new programs to generate excitement among my staff and to provide our customers with new, inventive products. This is what separates us from the rest of the flooring retailers. We have the best merchandising, marketing tools, products, training, guarantees and back up from management,” says Catherine Buchanan of Independent Carpet One Floor & Home in Westland, Michigan. In celebration of Carpet One Floor & Home’s big milestone, members were treated to some special guests. During the upcoming general session meeting, members will be addressed by one of the country’s greatest statesmen, Colin Powell, and during this year’s closing event, and were entertained by the beautiful vocal stylings of one of the world’s greatest performers, Natalie Cole. About Carpet One Floor & Home Carpet One Floor & Home (www.CarpetOne.com) is North America’s leading floor covering retailer, with more than 1,000 independently owned and operated locations in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.  Carpet One Floor & Home stores are known for a broad selection of carpet, wood, laminate, ceramic, vinyl, and area rugs, including exclusive brands like Good Housekeeping and Lees. 2010-01-19T21:17:50-05:00