BuildDirect expands its Pro Center network with the acquisition of Orlando-based Anchor Flooring and Yorkshore Sales, strengthening its distribution capabilities in the southeastern U.S. and enhancing services for professional contractors.
Representing the Central Region, which includes Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, and Wisconsin. Advisory Council members are chosen for their dedication to the cooperative and history of business success.
Three members of CCA Global Partners Retail Group received prestigious awards at the annual conneXtion convention in Orlando, Florida. Vylett Cross, Kayla Simons, and Shannon Byerly were recognized for their leadership, innovation, and contributions to the flooring industry cooperative.
After outperforming big boxes in 2024, CCA enters 2025 with big energy, fueled by successful Retail 2.0 implementation, new digital marketing initiatives, and expanded installation services.
Economic forecaster Connor Lokar predicts better years ahead for flooring retailers in 2025-2026, with existing home sales rising for the first time since 2022. While not matching 2021's explosive growth, the industry should see steady improvement.
CCA Global Partners Retail Group's Winter Convention in Orlando featured multiple leadership programs including the inaugural NEX40 Retreat for young professionals, comprehensive Education Day with 47 specialized sessions, and Women of CCA luncheon, demonstrating the cooperative's commitment to industry development.
CCA Global Partners Retail Group introduces NEX40 Retreat, bringing together 100 flooring professionals under 40 for leadership development and networking. The initiative aims to foster innovation and growth within the cooperative's next generation of leaders.
CCA Global University, the training division of CCA Global Partners, has won the 2025 Training Apex Award for the fifth straight year, recognized for its innovative professional development programs including Ready, Set, Go onboarding and Retail 2.0 showroom system training.
