Dedicated to protecting your business and
growing your profits
INDEPENDENT FLOORING RETAILER SUPPORT
welcometo the Associated Carpet Group
Carpet Buying GroupgrowingTHE FASTEST
ACG is a national buying group dedicated to supporting flooring retailers.
The concept of the group is to offset the developing dominance of the multiples who are threatening to take market share away from the independent retailers.
Our aim is to improve profitability whilst respecting the independence of our members.
Formed in 1985 with 32 founder members, we have enjoyed rapid growth to a collective strength of over 280 retailers, nationwide.
ACG are dedicated to protecting your business and improving profit and growth.
ACG members enjoy:
280Over
R E TA I L E R S
FINANCIAL BENEFITS
EXCLUSIVE GROUP LABEL
THE BEST TRADE SUPPLIER DEALS
MARKETING & BUSINESS SUPPORT
Guaranteed Growth & Profit
Protects Your Margins
Pre-negotiated Trade Agreements
Promote Your Business
ESTABLISHED 1985
To join ACG call 01942 825520 or visit www.acgcarpets.com2 3
For greater profits and business growth – without risk!
All we ask of you is to place your orders with our preferred suppliers.
The everyday running of your business stays the same.
why joinACG? We Guarantee:
Principal aims an objectives:
Increased ProfitsAnnual RebatesMarketing and Business Support
Total Independence
ESTABLISHED 1985
NO
INTERFERENCE
GUARANTEED!
RUN YOUR BUSINESS
YOUR WAY!
To increase member profit margins.
To secure the best trading terms with the best selection of flooring suppliers.
To trade on equal or better terms than members of other groups or multiple outlets.
To achieve a high degree of exclusivity in designs, pattern names and products.
To assist the business of our members through marketing, financial, and technical support.
ACG are NOT a management company we want you to run your business your way.
ACG are NOT a wholesaler we remove the middle man to maximise your margins.
ACG are NOT a warehouse we don’t have expensive working capital or overheads so our members enjoy maximum returns.
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of rebates paid direct to members!
Average return
£4,047 Top member return
£44,946
Rebates are pre-negotiated through the collective strength of the group.
Our members receive 100% of all rebates, paid directly to them from suppliers.
ACG ensures our members receive maximum profit and benefits.
Each supplier has a rebate scheme which is paid annually.
Rebates are targeted and calculated based on target thresholds and turnover achieved.
All ‘A’ grade turnover relating to all Carpet turnover (cuts and rolls), Wood, LVT, Vinyl, Underlay and Flooring Accessories.
The more business you can direct to group suppliers, the more rebate you will earn.
100%
Enviable annual rebates
what can I
EARN?
To join ACG call 01942 825520 or visit www.acgcarpets.com76
SUPPLIERSPreferred ESTABLISHED 1985
A True PartnershipTo maximise the value of membership we ask all members to focus on the suppliers that support ACG.
By working in partnership and supporting exclusively ACG suppliers, we are able to negotiate exceptional prices and rebates for all members.
If you already deal with any of these suppliers and you are looking to develop more business with them, then being a member of ACG will help you!
To join ACG call 01942 825520 or visit www.acgcarpets.com8 9
EXCITING
Promotions
£5499THE TOP MEMBERS’
RETURN IN 2015
£500ACHIEVED BY 107 MEMBERS IN 2015
£685AVERAGE RETURN
IN 2015Exclusive
SQUARE METRE PROMOTION 2016AUGUST • SEPTEMBER • OCTOBER
GIVE YOUR PROFITS A BOOST!
SUPPORT PREFERRED SUPPLIERS
Square Metre Promotion
Running annually during August, September & October.
Get an extra 20p for every square metre you sell.
Members get a real boost to their profits!
LOOK what you can earn:
RebateV O U C H E R
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This voucher can only be redeemed against purchases of carpet underlays, accessories and fl ooring adhesives from Interfl oor Limited.
Send this Voucher for the attention of Jackie Lambert, Interfl oor Limited, Broadway, Haslingden, Rossendale, Lancashire BB4 4LS Tel: 01706 238817
INTERFLOORCASH VALUE:
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ACG MEMBER:
RebateV O U C H E R
DATE:
SQUARE METRES ACHIEVED: £To be used against purchases of carpet underlays, accessories and fl ooring adhesives from Ball & Young.
Send this Voucher for the attention of Debbie Head, Ball and Young Limited, Causeway Road, Earlstrees, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 4DU Tel: 01536 200502
BALL & YOUNG CASH VALUE:
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Exclusive SQUARE METRE PROMOTION 2016
ACG MEMBER:
Enhance profit margins further with regular ACG promotions!
Place more orders with our preferred suppliers and get even more benefits!
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Baker’s Dozen(8%saving)
HEATINSULATION
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2.9Togs
43dB
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DENSITY11mmULTRA HIGHDENSITY
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AMBIENCE
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and MADE IN THE UK!
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Protects the carpet and keeps
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HEATINSULATION
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AMAZON HIGH STREETM&S
From Voucher incentives and off invoice discounts to the Bakers Dozen promotion to name just a few examples.
ESTABLISHED 1985
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EXCLUSIVE
Group LabelsGroup Labels give members access to improved
net pricing from ACG preferred suppliers
Smart Choice Lectern Display
Smart Choice Tombola Display
Special Edition Lectern Display
Finesse 80 Slot Tombola Display
The exclusivity of ‘Own label’ protects and enhances members margins to a far greater extent.
Professional ‘Own labels’ are created exclusively for ACG members to help protect against the growing number of internet sellers.
Significantly reduced and subsidised costs for in-store display units both from preferred suppliers and ACG.
Our own label communicates to the consumer that we enjoy competitive rates because we are members of a powerful buying group.
A strategic opportunity for members to confidently promote effectively through sale periods.
A group identity that can be used to help members with press advertising and attractive in store point of sale.
ESTABLISHED 1985
Core rangesHuge choice Protects marginsSuits all budgets
Premium brand The best quality ranges The best quality products The best manufacturers
Highly protectedExceptional pricingGuaranteed rebatesSubsidised displays
MODERN IN-STORE DISPLAYS
We continually strive to bring new and exclusive deals and ranges to our members.
We supply a variety of exciting in-store display units which bring an attractive, professionally branded presentation to your retail environment.
Displays are subsidised by ACG.
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MARKETING & BUSINESS
Support
Reinforcing the strengths of independent retailers - Quality, Trust, Service, Value and Advice.
Promoting ‘Own Label’ to help combat the powers of the multiples.
Making the consumer aware of the competitive prices offered by independent flooring retailers.
Supplying a dedicated website www.smartercarpets.com where members get a FREE MICRO-SITE and inclusion in the post code search.
Members get a unique log in with access to exclusive pricing and deals.
Order subsidised POS displays or cost effective marketing package deals.
MARKETING TOOL KIT FOR FLOORING RETAILERS
Get your business noticed with custom designed marketing collateral specifically created for independent carpet retailers.
From a simple price ticket or iron label, to a new responsive website or a company re-brand.
Our dedicated design agency are on hand to provide all your marketing tools you need to help your business grow all at competitive, pre-negotiated rates!
CUSTOMDESIGNSERVICE
ACG provide support to members to help promote their business and to help increase footfall, by;
DEDICATED WEB SUPPORTwww.acgcarpets.com
Carpet Buying GroupgrowingTHE FASTEST
Head Office Support:
All administration duties are carried out from Head Office by Mrs. Lynne Dootson, Miss. Hannah Robinson and Miss. Gema Atherton. The office has the facility for supplier and board meetings.
Lynne, Hannah, Gema and our membership executive Richard can be contacted at Head office. We are here to help members wherever possible and deal with any queries that they may have with suppliers, product ranges and business support.
Contact our Membership Executive, Richard Moore for further information
E: [email protected] M: 07725 578773
Board of Directors:
Chairman: Mr. Bob Williams – Mendip Carpets of Nailsea - Nailsea
Vice Chairman: Mr. Ashley Horne - Wall Bros. Limited - Worthing / Storrington
Treasurer: Mr. Trevor Witts – H. Dickinson Limited - Chorley
Director: Mr. John Winder – Winder Carpets Limited - Bradford
Director: Mr. Chris Hall - David Hall Carpets Limited - Preston
Secretary: Mr. Michael Sutton – J.W. Vincent Flooring Limited – Walton On Thames
ACG Head Office Staff:
Membership Executive: Mr. Richard Moore
Group Administrator: Mrs. Lynne Dootson
Office Manager: Miss. Hannah Robinson
Administration Assistant: Miss. Gema Atherton
Associated Carpet Group Limited
ACG House, 4 Beecham Court Smithy Brook Road Pemberton Business Park Wigan WN3 6PR
Tel: 01942 825520 Fax: 01942 825890 Email: [email protected] www.acgcarpets.com
The only thing we ask of ACG members is to support the preferred suppliers alongside over 280 other fiercely independent retailers.
Supporting ACG preferred suppliers will guarantee to pay you back money enabling your business to run more profitably.
We guarantee no interference! Deal direct with the suppliers – ordering, invoicing and the everyday running of your business remains the same, you remain independent.
BECOME A MEMBER OF ACG & REAP THE
financial rewards!