New Appointees Bring Fresh Perspectives to Flooring America Advisory Council

Flooring America is excited to announce and welcome four esteemed members to its Advisory Council. Joining us are Linsey Kimbrough, Gary Johnson Flooring America in Tacoma, WA, Dan Ginnaty, Flooring America, Great Falls, MT, Dan Hussey, Totally Floored by Flooring America in Prescott Valley, AZ, and Josh Glaze, Brazos Valley Floor & Design, College Station, TX. These individuals bring vast experience, valuable regional perspectives, and a profound dedication to our cooperative’s values and growth objectives. 

The Advisory Council convenes multiple times throughout the year to guide senior management and influence the strategic direction of our programs. Members are chosen based on their unwavering commitment to the cooperative and their proven record of business excellence. 

“We are thrilled to welcome Linsey Kimbrough, Dan Ginnaty, Dan Hussey, and Josh Glaze to our Advisory Council,” said Steve Sieracki, President of Flooring America, Flooring Canada, The Floor Trader, and International Design Guild. “Their extensive experience and dedication to our cooperative make them invaluable additions. We look forward to their insights and contributions as we continue to drive growth and innovation within our organization.” 

Meet the New Advisory Council Members: 

Linsey Kimbrough, Gary Johnson Flooring America  

With nearly 30 years at Gary Johnson Flooring America, Linsey Kimbrough brings a wealth of knowledge to her new role. She has navigated many highs and lows in the flooring industry and spent 19 years as a store manager, gaining extensive business insights. Linsey views this appointment as an opportunity to give back to the cooperative and help guide its future direction. 

Dan Ginnaty, Flooring America  

Dan Ginnaty’s commitment to the advisory council is rooted in his belief in active involvement. With over two decades of membership, Dan consistently addresses issues and works towards solutions. He began his career in flooring alongside his father before establishing his own business. His leadership has been crucial to his store’s enduring success, a testament to the support from the cooperative. Dan actively engages with fellow members, collects feedback, and helps shape the cooperative’s strategies. 

Dan Hussey, Totally Floored by Flooring America  

With 34 years in retail flooring, including many years in a co-op, Dan Hussey has spent the last eight years improving his operation’s financial health. During his travels, he visits Flooring America members to learn from their successes and implement improvements in his business. Dan values the independent spirit of co-op members and the mutual benefits of cooperation. 

Josh Glaze, Brazos Valley Floor & Design  

Josh Glaze firmly believes in the value of the cooperative to its members. Josh has successfully revitalized the company’s market presence with over 24 years of experience in design and construction and over two years as president and store manager at Brazos Valley Floor & Design. He expanded the business with new stores and will support members through his seat on the Advisory Council. 

Building Connections, Empowering Members: CCA Global Partners Retail Group Hits the Road for the Second Year with Regional Summer Meetings across North America

The CCA Global Retail Group leadership team is embarking on an exciting journey across the United States and Canada this summer. With the momentum gained from a successful inaugural year, the CCA Global Partners Retail Group announces the return of its Summer Regional Meetings for a second edition, scheduled from May to October 2024. These meetings provide an invaluable platform for Carpet One Floor & Home, Flooring America, Flooring Canada, and the International Design Guild members to come together, fostering collaboration, idea exchange, and insights from peers and CCA staff.

These smaller, more focused gatherings offer members the chance to discuss shared challenges and find solutions to propel their businesses forward. Providing members with the opportunity to engage in productive discussions and form strong relationships with their peers, the Summer Regional Meetings aims to stay ahead of the ever-changing business landscape.

The agenda for this year’s meetings includes regional-focused networking, conversations with vendors, vendor-sponsored events, new marketing and merchandising initiatives, and member-selected topic presentations and best practice shares. These gatherings allow members to speak with like-minded peers, seeking to maximize every opportunity for them to leverage the powerful new Retail 2.0 showroom retrofits installed in their stores over the last year.

Carpet One Floor & Home kicked off its first meeting in Austin, Texas, on May 1st. Additional locations include Newport Beach, California; Nashville, Tennessee; Coeur D’Alene, Idaho; Boston, Massachusetts; Indianapolis, Indiana; Vancouver, British Columbia; and Ottawa, Ontario. With six meetings in the U.S. and two in Canada, Carpet One anticipates building upon the previous year’s achievements.

“Following the positive response to our first Summer Regional Meetings, we’re thrilled to gear up for our second year,” stated John Gilbert, President of Carpet One Floor & Home. “These meetings provide a unique platform for our team to connect with our members personally, fostering meaningful engagement and strengthening relationships. We extend our sincere gratitude to our regional coordinators for their efforts in helping to plan these important gatherings. We have all kinds of cool, new events on the agenda, and we’re looking forward to coming together so our members can share insights and collaborate on strategic initiatives that will only continue to help them navigate the ever-evolving consumer landscape effectively.”

Similarly, Flooring America and Flooring Canada will begin their series of meetings in June in Newport Beach, California, with further meetings to follow in Nashville, Tennessee; Boston, Massachusetts; and Ottawa, Ontario. Likewise, the International Design Guild will meet in Indianapolis, Indiana, in August.

“This year, we will continue to prioritize fostering hands-on engagement and direct interaction with our members,” expressed Keith Spano, President of Flooring America, Flooring Canada, International Design Guild, and The Floor Trader. “As we look ahead, our focus remains on deepening member connections and empowering them with innovative strategies to elevate their business in a challenging business climate. These gatherings are more than just events; they are drivers for inspiration, collaboration, and partnership. We are eager to come together once again, to learn, to grow, and to shape the future of our dynamic membership.”

FLOORING AMERICA/FLOORING CANADA ANNOUNCES 2022 STYLE WATCH LIST

January 12, 2022

Manchester, NH – Fueled by the pandemic’s home improvement boom, the flooring industry is experiencing a surge in popularity as consumers spending more time at home embarked on renovations and upgrades. As we head into a new year, Flooring America/Flooring Canada just released its 2022 Style Watch –a trend prediction of the 10 most distinctive flooring styles to watch this year.

2022 Flooring Style Watch: 

1. Hints of Blue. When it comes to infusing color into flooring, blue is fast becoming the new “neutral”. And with Pantone naming Very Peri, a periwinkle blue shade as 2022 Color of The Year, look for blue hues in interiors and flooring. Blue tends to be “trend proof” and stay en vogue. Blue shades can also maintain the neutral look of floors. 
Get The Look: Riverside Jungle by Tigressa Cherish in Lakeside

2. Luxurious Comfort. In chaotic times, people turn to comforts of the past and turn their homes into cozy retreats. A subset of the cottage core trend, luxurious comfort includes the return of wallpaper, vintage furniture, and soft, plush carpets. Consumers will continue to seek the comfort of a soft carpet underfoot by installing carpet in bedrooms, living rooms and family areas. 
Get The Look: Rival & Delightful by Revival by Resista in Succulent 

3. Distressed Vintage. The Cottage Core trend goes hand-in-hand with another 2022 style to watch: Distressed Vintage. Think white-washed antique barn and hand-scraped European Oak finishes that create lived-in interiors and harken back to retro styles from black-and-white tile to traditional dark hardwood flooring. 
Get The Look: Gilmore White Oak by Floorcraft Heritage in Burly 

4. Organically Natural. During the lockdown with so many having to put vacations on hold or work from home, many yearned to bring the outdoors inside and expand outdoor living spaces. This will continue into next year, with increased focus on nature-inspired textures and all natural materials. Bring this trend inside the home with wood, natural stone, or greenery. 
Get The Look: Revo Tile in Power Grey Matte  

5. Multipurpose Workspaces. Speaking of work from home, it continues to drive the market as WFH paves the way for continued upgrades to the working spaces in the home so offices or co-workspaces feature floors that combine function and feel good underfoot. 
Get The Look: Moonlight by Tigressa Cherish in Reflection 

6. Lighter and Brighter. Light floors will continue to be popular in 2022, making white oak and white ash appealing choices for many homeowners wishing to remodel their floors. Light colors open the home and act like mirrors by refracting light to make spaces with few windows and natural light feel larger and less confining. 
Get The Look: Downs H2O Timber in Gainsboro

7. Waterproof Flooring: For active families with kids and pets, the waterproof wave in flooring will continue well into 2022. These flooring products can withstand all kinds of unexpected accidents thanks to waterproof cores and revolutionary scratch-resistant technology. 
Get The Look: Lanes Prairie White Oak by Aquadura H2O in Banana Cream

8. Patterns on Patterns. Designers are predicting a pivot to patterns on carpets. Fun textures add dimension and patterns lend a distinct warmth to home design that can be subtle or bold. The maximalist trend will feature loud layered patterns and dramatic animal print area rugs. 
Get The Look: Define Yourself by Design Distinction in Sugar Sand 

9. Unlimited Variation. Embracing the beauty in wood variances is predicted to be one of next year’s design trends. Following a season of monochrome palettes with whites, grays and beiges, design will turn toward variation and various colorations across floors making it more conducive to decorating the surrounding room with warm and cool tones. 
Get The Look: Downs H20 Plank in Bristlecone Pine

10. Charismatic Personality. While many new flooring styles include modern finishes, warm and natural-feeling floors are an everlasting style popular in homes year after year– and this year is no exception. There’s evidence that this trend is hot for 2022, with aesthetics that thrill both traditional and blended design types like modern farmhouse and shabby chic. 
Get The Look: East Bluff by Floorcraft in Wynford 

For more information on trends, products, and where to shop please visit www.FlooringAmerica.com