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?

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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!

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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: richard@acgcarpets.com 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: info@acgcarpets.com 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!