For the last four years, CCA Global Partners has been experimenting with an installation concept that would provide installation and estimating services for its retail members. Read an update from Keith Spano, president of Flooring America/Flooring Canada, The Floor Trader & The International Design Guild at CCA, about the initiative.
A team of staff, vendors, and retailer members from Carpet One Floor & Home, Flooring America, Flooring Canada, The Floor Trader, and the International Design Guild came together to participate by walking and running in the 5K.
The new site is designed as a gateway for dealers, distributors, and contractors to set up and host their own installer training, as well as for installers who seek to improve their knowledge and skills.
The Flooring Show will take place from September 17-19 at the Harrogate Convention Centre. There will be over 400 brands in attendance at the UK's only flooring industry event.
Floor Coverings International (FCI), an Atlanta-based franchise with locally owned mobile flooring showrooms, reported strong growth so far this year with 39 franchise location openings and 43 franchise signings year-to-date.
Kimi's Carpets Plus located in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina hosted an International Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) training event for both flooring installers and retail sales associates (RSA).
Vylett Cross, business manager at Ed’s Flooring America in Hooksett, New Hampshire, tells us how she got into flooring, how the Flooring America Advisory Council has helped her business, and advice for other women in the industry.
Commercial flooring contractors are invited to attend a one-day regional event offering education and networking at Atlanta Flooring Design Centers in Suwanee, Georgia, on August 18.