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.
Emmy-winning sportscaster Bob Costas will deliver the keynote address at the CCA Global Partners Retail Group's annual ConneXtion convention in January 2025.
The Advisory Council meets throughout the year to advise senior management and help shape the direction of programs developed by the flooring retailer cooperative.
CCA Global Partners Retail Group met its fundraising goal and raised over $138,000 for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, thanks to the combined efforts of a dedicated team of staff, vendors, and retailer members from Carpet One Floor & Home, Flooring America, Flooring Canada, The Floor Trader, and the International Design Guild. This milestone was achieved during the annual Tunnel to Towers 5K race in New York City this past weekend.
The funds raised during the tournament will directly support the FCIF's mission of providing financial assistance to individuals within the floor-covering industry who are facing significant hardships due to illness, disability, or other unforeseen life-altering circumstances.
