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INDEPENDENT
FLOORING
RETAILER
SUPPORT
Join ACG for Greater Profits &
Business Growth without risk
Voted Best Flooring
Buying Group 2019
Welcome
to the Associated Carpet Group
ACG are dedicated to protecting your
business and improving profit and growth
ACG members enjoy:
FINANCIAL
BENEFITS
Guaranteed growth and profit
ACG is a national buying group dedicated
to supporting flooring retailers
THE BEST TRADE
The Associated Carpet Group is
a non for profit mutual trading
Formed in 1985 with 32 founder
members we have enjoyed rapid SUPPLIER DEALS
company comprised of over 310 growth and are now recognised Pre-negotiated trade agreements
independent carpet and flooring by suppliers as one of the
retailers located across the UK. strongest and most supportive
buying groups in the UK.
The concept of the group is to
offset the developing dominance
of multiple chain stores, internet
ACG continues to thrive
and has recently been voted
EXCLUSIVE
and home sellers. The Best Flooring Buying Group GROUP LABEL
for 2019 by the readers
Our aim is to improve your of Interiors Monthly. Protects your margins
profitability and competitiveness
whilst respecting the This is testament to all
independence of our members. the commitment and I joined ACG because I get to
This is achieved by working in
close partnership with the main
dedication in helping
support Independent
keep my own independence MARKETING &
and also benefit from industry
industry suppliers to deliver the
most competitive buying prices,
carpet and flooring
retailers over many years. leading rebates which are
BUSINESS SUPPORT
percentage rebates, additional paid directly from suppliers Promote your business
promotions and a comprehensive
into my business.
range of marketing and business
support.
Laura Bellamy
Brookside Carpets
Market Harborough, Leicestershire Not sure about joining
Tel: 01858 433334
a buying group?
Over
310
Don’t ask us, ask the
real retailers...
R E TA I L E R S
2 To join ACG call 01942 825520 or visit www.acgcarpets.com 3
Greater Profits &
Why join ACG? Business Growth
without risk!
Financial Incentives Group Label The Guarantees Aims & Objectives
We broker the best deals with all the top suppliers Smart Choice, Special Edition and Finesse group
on products we know to be reliable best sellers. labels help protect your margins. Increased Profits • To increase member profit margins.
• To secure the most competitive trading
Exceptional buying prices
With a collective strength of over 310 members, we are able to
Exclusivity – protecting profit margins
Increasing accessibility of products and suppliers, group
Annual Rebates terms with best selection of flooring suppliers
in the Industry.
negotiate preferred pricing with all the main industry suppliers. label products offer more exclusivity and can help maintain
Fabulous percentage rebates
healthy profit margins. Marketing Support • To trade on equal or better terms than
Unlike some buying groups, all rebates are paid directly to Subsidised group displays members of other groups or multiple outlets.
members from group suppliers into their bank. Class leading POS at reduced prices, plus flexibility to select Business Support • To achieve a high degree of exclusivity in
a variety of core selling products from different suppliers.
Seasonal promotional activity designs, pattern names and products.
A variety of promotional activity over the year further Improved buying prices and rebates Total Independence
enhancing your margins. The more we support group label products, the better we • To assist the business of our members
negotiate buying prices and enhanced rebates with suppliers. through marketing, financial and
technical support.
Exclusive Marketing Regular Meetings
Professional marketing support to help raise We are very much a people business. The members
your business profile. not only come and see us, but more importantly
they come to meet each other and find out what’s
NEORENCE
Get your business noticed INTERF TEED!
UARAN
really happening out in the market place.
Custom designed marketing collateral specifically created
G ESS
for independent carpet and flooring retailers. R BUSIN
RUN YOU
Y!
YOUR WA
The Platinum Event
Dedicated design agency ACG showcases all preferred suppliers with a dedicated trade
On hand to provide all your marketing tools you need to help exhibition. The exclusive Platinum show for ACG members
your business grow all at competitive, pre-negotiated rates. provides an opportunity for suppliers to launch their latest
product developments as well as promoting the many group
incentives on offer.
Regional meetings
Members get support from other members in regional meetings
across the UK. A great opportunity for members to have their
I joined ACG because say and learn about the new trends and future direction.
they source me the best
deals from the best suppliers.
As a result profits have
increased. If you’re not
in ACG, you should ask
yourself why not?
Andy Hart
Install-a-Floor
Bromsgrove, West Midlands
Tel: 01527 559000
4 To join ACG call 01942 825520 or visit www.acgcarpets.com 5
100% of Annual Rebates
are paid directly to members
from our Group 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 £4,047
AVERAGE RETURN
turnover (cuts and rolls), Wood, LVT, Vinyl,
Underlay and Flooring Accessories.
I joined ACG specifically
£44,946
Industry Leading Rebates to take advantage of the
exceptional return I get in
HIGHEST RETURN
Support our preferred main industry rebates and the resulting
suppliers and you will make even greater extra profit in the
business bank account!
profits as an ACG member.
Andy Polhill
Superior Finish
St Ives, Cambridgeshire
Tel: 01480 494560
6 To join ACG call 01942 825520 or visit www.acgcarpets.com 7
Join ACG, remain
INDEPENDENT Independence
As a member you will retain total independence whilst benefiting from the trading
I joined ACG because of advantages we bring as the fastest growing carpet buying group. We will negotiate
the fantastic terms the best trade deals, the lowest prices and the most attractive exclusive group
promotions from the biggest suppliers in the industry.
pre-negotiated with Our exceptional pricing and rebate structures allow our members to trade on the
suppliers that I already high street and still compete with the growing number of cut-price internet and
home sellers.
trade with, I now get
an even better margin
You continue to place orders as normal,
and continue to run my direct with your current suppliers.
business independently.
You are not obliged to switch suppliers, or restricted
Mark Tew to only buy from ACG preferred suppliers.
Capitol Carpets
Ludlow, Shropshire If you already purchase from an ACG preferred
Tel: 01584 873891 supplier, you will automatically start to earn rebates
from orders placed as an ACG member.
You continue to run your business your way, with
the additional benefits of being an ACG member.
NO INTERFERENCE
GUARANTEED!
Run your business, your way
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PRE FER RED A true partnership
Suppliers
We ask all members to focus on the suppliers that support
ACG in order to maximise the value of membership.
By working in partnership with ACG suppliers, we are able
to negotiate exceptional prices and rebates for all members.
I joined ACG for the
exceptional prices from
the UK’s best suppliers,
however I still run my
business, my way,
If you already deal with any of these with no interference
suppliers and you are looking to whatsoever.
develop more business with them, then Gary Tyler
being a member of ACG will help you! Bradford Carpets & Beds Ltd
Evesham, Worcestershire
Tel: 01386 40089
10 To join ACG call 01942 825520 or visit www.acgcarpets.com 11
Square metre promotion
E XC ITING
Promotions
Running annually during August, September & October.
Members get a real boost to their profits!
Sell products from ACG suppliers and you will earn
commission for free underlay and accessories.
Enhance profit margins further LOOK
what you can earn
with regular ACG promotions Rebate Exclusive
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We joined ACG because
EXCLU
SIVE TO
REET
the promotional offers are
exceptional. Our earnings from
the Square Metre promotion
ACG in partnership with
Victoria Group PLC
Abingdon Flooring
Distinctive Flooring
Thomas Witter
Victoria Carpets
alone more than covers
our subscription
Hugh Mackay Westex Carpets
Interfloor
cost each year.
Roy and Julia Sargeant
From roll promotions, voucher incentives and off invoice discounts Sargeant Carpets
Bognor Regis, West Sussex
to exclusive incentives like our 5 star city break to Budapest! Tel: 01243 823222
12 To join ACG call 01942 825520 or visit www.acgcarpets.com 13
SUPERB Business and pleasure
VENUE
Tailored. Exclusive. Unique.
The annual ACG Platinum Event with AGM and Gala Dinner
demonstrates our approach to mixing business with pleasure
for our members. Members not only come to the event to see
EXCLUSIVE us, but more importantly they come to meet each other and
I joined ACG because as
DEALS find out what’s really happening out there.
a large stockist I receive
Roll & cut length deals, plus The event showcases the latest suppliers’ launches, and
underlay offers on the day. group promotions. Also highlighting the recently appointed
fantastic rebates, which
preferred suppliers and partners to support ACG. improve my margins. The
groups supports me with
GALA It creates a focus for promotions and incentives, many of
which are exclusive to those who attend the show and is well
obtaining cut lengths and
suppliers that maybe difficult
DINNER supported by our suppliers.
to obtain in my territory and
The Food. We have developed great relationships with suppliers who I always get the feeling
Exquisite. Fantastic. Sublime.
have invested strongly in supporting this event to provide an they listen to what I say.
ideal platform to do better business.
SUPPLIER We encourage these retailers to talk to our members directly Phil Dyer (left)
SHOWCASE
so that they can get it ‘first-hand’ how they can keep all of Trade Carpets
their independence, whilst doing an even better deal with Grantham, Lincolnshire
Tel: 01476 56771
ACG preferred suppliers. their suppliers.
14 To join ACG call 01942 825520 or visit www.acgcarpets.com 15
E XCLU S I V E
Group Labels
Smart Choice L-Shaped
Wall Unit Display
Group labels give members access to improved net
pricing as well as the opportunity to protect profit
margins from our ACG preferred suppliers.
Core ranges
Huge choice
Protects margins
Suits all budgets
Highly protected
Exceptional pricing
Guaranteed rebates
Subsidised displays
Premium brand
Best quality ranges
Best quality products
Best manufacturers
I have always been confident
that ACG can source me the Modern in-store displays
best deals – they are 100%
committed to doing their best
for their members and you We continually strive to bring new The exclusivity of ‘OWN LABEL’ protects
always feel you are among and exclusive deals and ranges to our and enhances members margins to a
friends here. I have invested members. far greater extent.
in the groups displays and the
protection I get from own We supply a variety of exciting in-store All displays are subsidised
label has significantly
improved my bottom line.
display units which bring an attractive, by ACG.
professionally branded presentation
Richard Creaser to your retail environment.
Scarborough Flooring
Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Tel: 01723 863123
16 To join ACG call 01942 825520 or visit www.acgcarpets.com 17
SU B SIDISED
Displays
Smart Choice Smart Choice
Tombola Display Lectern Display
We joined ACG
because the
exclusive group labels
protect our profit
margins and have
helped our
business grow.
Special Edition Finesse Tombola
David and Steve Harley Lectern Display Displays
Harley Carpets
Hutton, Essex
Tel: 01277 2240153 Smart Choice Wall Units
W: 743mm H: 2290mm D: 538mm
18 To join ACG call 01942 825520 or visit www.acgcarpets.com 19MARKE TING & Flooring retailer re-brand
BUSIN E SS
Support
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to create their brand new corporate identity which included:
• NEW LOGO • NEW WEBSITE • NEW STATIONERY • NEW SHOP SIGNAGE
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Reinforcing the strengths of independent retailers -
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independent flooring retailers.
Supplying a dedicated website www.smartercarpets.com where members
get a FREE MICRO-SITE and inclusion in the post code search.
DEDICATED Get your business noticed with custom designed
WEB SUPPORT marketing collateral specifically created for
www.acgcarpets.com independent carpet retailers.
Company re-brands, websites, press adverts, We joined ACG because
we get the best deals
fliers, posters, price tickets, window vinyls, signage, and also the marketing
Members get a unique log in with access to vehicle livery, heatseal labels and much more. support is fantastic, we
exclusive pricing and deals. have recently re-branded,
Our dedicated design agency, Kingsford, are on this has had a very
hand to provide all your marketing tools you positive impact on
Order subsidised POS displays or cost our business.
effective marketing package deals. need to help your business grow all at competitive,
pre-negotiated rates! Ryan and Linda
ST Flooring
Kettering, Northamptonshire
Tel: 01536 712 573
20 To join ACG call 01942 825520 or visit www.acgcarpets.com 21TAL K TO OU R
David Hall Carpets Ltd Kings Flooring
Members
Preston, Lancashire Newark, Nottinghamshire
“Since becoming an ACG member I “Frankly, you’re daft not to be in it.
have seen my sales grow and more There are lots of rewards and we really
importantly my profit line. With private like the fact that we are protected by
label merchandising, POS stands, regular having most of our store presented as
promotions and up to date information the own label Smart Choice.”
via our own website, the ACG group is
a must for anyone who is serious about Toby and Nigel King
selling floorings. If you are interested Tel: 01636 650770
in membership please give me a call
Here are just a few testimonials from our members who’d be happy to talk to you North West and I can tell you how it works for my Newark
about how being a member of ACG has helped them and their business: business...”
Chris Hall
Tel: 01772 715522
Kristoffersen Carpets & Flooring Ltd Wall Bros Ltd Floorings Frome Ltd
Edinburgh, Lothian Warrington & Storrington, West Sussex Frome, Somerset
“It’s become clear in my dotage that most self-employed people like the freedom of making their own “As a strong independent retailer “Frome Carpet & Flooring have been
decisions. We don’t much enjoy being told what we can and can’t do! After being in business for some time in Sussex we are delighted with the group members for twenty two years, it
I didn’t really see the benefit of being in a group and feared the loss of our independence. However we had benefits of being a member of the pays dividends to be a member and the
one major supplier who couldn’t be persuaded to do a rebate for us until we did. The account manager Associated Carpet Group. The more group does not interfere. We are fiercely
(who shall remain nameless) suggested ACG and to be honest we’ve never looked back. business I do with my key suppliers I independent but utilise the tools ACG
generate significantly greater profits provide most especially the re-branding of
Once or twice a year we get to meet up with some like-minded people, enjoy their company, gain insights
for my business. If you are interested top products protecting us from the curse
into how they operate and take new stuff back into our own business.
in membership and would like to know of the internet. Google our products and
You can take as much or as little as you want from the Team at ACG, but we are happy to say our what my experience is then please call you’ll find us! Great marketing, top supplier
Scotland membership has both enriched our organisation and improved our bottom line.” South East me...” South West discounts & annual rebates, it pays to be a
member...”
Norrie Kristoffersen Mr Keith Kirby
Tel: 0131 447 9800 Tel: 01903 503638 Ken Appleby
Tel: 01373 455466
H. Dickinsons Ltd Dalkard & Elliott Ltd Superior Finish Ltd
Chorley, Lancashire Leicester, East Midlands St Ives, Cambridgeshire
“ACG membership can be a great help to your business by giving you access to really competitive prices “What I like about the group is that it “Being part of the ACG has opened up
from Europe’s best known carpet manufacturers. is run for “the many, not just the few”. many opportunities for our business. We
What I love about ACG is the fact that really like the way we can cherry pick
You can choose to sell under the manufacturers branded names or opt for more exclusivity by using ACG
we buy everything cheaper and then from all the offers available. The rebate
own label stands and display units.
are rewarded with several thousand scheme has worked brilliantly for us,
Thirdly you can benefit from regular off invoice discounts plus lucrative year end rebates. pounds in rebates. ACG makes my even from year one, and we always more
business... More competitive! More than cover our membership fees. If you
ACG offers all this at a really competitive cost of membership. Contact us today to receive full information profitable! If you would like to know would like to know more please give me
on how ACG can help your business and receive our brand new information pack free of charge and more please get in touch...” a call...”
North West without obligation. When it comes to selling carpets ACG ticks all the boxes” East Midlands South East
Stuart Elliott Andy Polhill
Trevor Witts
Tel: 0116 255 5043 Tel: 01480 494560
Tel: 01257 262141
Vincent Flooring Superior Finish Ltd Clements Carpets Dalkard & Elliott Ltd Lincolnshire Flooring Bogan’s Carpets Ltd
Walton-on-Thames St Ives, Cambridgeshire Watford Leicester Lincolnshire Liverpool
22 To join ACG call 01942 825520 or visit www.acgcarpets.com 23BECOME A MEMBER OF ACG & REAP THE
financial rewards!
The only thing we ask of ACG members is to support the preferred suppliers
alongside over 310 other fiercely independent retailers.
Supporting ACG preferred suppliers will guarantee to pay you back money
enabling your business to run more profitably.
Attending regional meetings and the ACG annual general meeting will provide you with
invaluable insight into the current market on both a local and national level.
We guarantee no interference! Deal direct with the suppliers – ordering, invoicing and
the everyday running of your business remains the same, you remain independent.
growing
THE FASTEST
Carpet Buying Group
Head Office Support:
All administration duties are carried out from Head Office by Mrs. Isla
Owen and Mrs. Lynne Dootson. The office has the facility for supplier
and board meetings.
Isla and Lynne and our Executive Director Mr. Richard Moore 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.
Board of Directors:
Chairman: Mr. Michael Sutton – J.W. Vincent Flooring Limited – Walton On Thames
Secretary: Mrs. Jeni Alexander - Sharon Leon Carpets - Inverness
Treasurer: Mr. Trevor Witts – H. Dickinson Limited - Chorley
Director: Mr. Chris Hall - David Hall Carpets Limited - Preston
Director: Mr. Andy Polhill - Superior Finish - St.Ives, Cambridgeshire
Director: Mr. Richard Creaser – Scarborough Flooring - Scarborough
ACG Head Office Staff:
Executive Director: Mr. Richard Moore
Office Manager: Mrs. Isla Owen
Group Administrator: Mrs. Lynne Dootson
Contact our Executive Director, Associated Carpet Group Limited
Richard Moore for further information ACG House, 4 Beecham Court Tel: 01942 825520
Smithy Brook Road Fax: 01942 825890
E: richard@acgcarpets.com Pemberton Business Park Email: info@acgcarpets.com
M: 07725 578773 Wigan WN3 6PR www.acgcarpets.comYou can also read
