CCA Global Partners
| Company type | Member-owned cooperative |
|---|---|
| Industry | Purchasing cooperative |
| Predecessor | Carpet Co-op of America |
| Founded | January 1, 1984 in Manchester, New Hampshire, United States |
| Founder | Howard Brodsky, Alan Greenberg |
| Headquarters | Manchester , United States |
Area served | United States, Canada, and abroad |
Key people | Howard Brodsky (chairman, co-CEO), Eric Bernstein (CEO), Keith Spano (co-president), Steve Sieracki (co-president) |
Number of employees | 385 (2024) |
| Website | www |
CCA Global Partners, initially known as Carpet Co-op of America, is a member-owned purchasing cooperative offering shared services, established in 1984 in Manchester, New Hampshire. It has grown to encompass 14 cooperatives across diverse sectors, representing roughly 4,000 retail locations throughout the United States, Canada, and abroad. Howard Brodsky, one of the co-founders, holds the roles of chairman and co-CEO; the late Alan Greenberg was also among the original founders.
History
In 1984, Howard Brodsky and Alan Greenberg founded Carpet Co-op of America. The following year, alongside Sandy Mishkin, they launched Carpet One with an initial group of 13 members. Participants contributed a $12,000 initial fee without any recurring franchise charges. Within twelve months, retail revenues climbed to $25 million with membership expanding to 26 stores, nearly doubling to 50 by mid-1986.
The organization adopted the name CCA Global Partners in 2001 and acquired Ilucio, a lighting purchasing group that was subsequently renamed Lighting One. By 2005, CCA had grown to include about 650 shareholders and reported revenues totaling $9.6 billion. The inaugural Global Summit took place in 2006 to bring together leaders from all divisions.
Following Alan Greenberg’s passing in 2007, CCA introduced "Green Select," an initiative focused on sustainable business practices. Rick Bennet assumed the CEO position in 2008.
In recognition of their contributions, Brodsky and Greenberg were inducted into the Cooperative Hall of Fame by the US National Cooperative Business Association in 2009. Sandy Mishkin earned the Floor Covering News Lifetime Achievement Award in 2010 and was later honored by induction into the World Floor Covering Association's Industry Hall of Fame in 2012.
In 2015, Brodsky launched 'Cooperatives for a Better World,' aimed at advancing cooperative business principles on a global scale.
In October 2024, Eric Bernstein took over as CEO from Brodsky. Concurrently, Rick Bennet was succeeded by Keith Spano (president of Carpet One Floor & Home) and Steve Sieracki (president of Flooring America and affiliated groups), who now serve as co-presidents managing retail operations.
Operations
CCA Global Partners employs approximately 110 personnel at its Manchester, New Hampshire headquarters and another 275 staff members at its St. Louis, Missouri office, which manages accounting, rebate programs, legal affairs, and other operational functions.
Key personnel
- Howard Brodsky – chairman, co-CEO, and co-founder
- Rick Bennet – co-CEO
- John Gilbert – president of Carpet One Floor & Home
Entities within the CCA Global network
Carpet One Floor & Home
The Bike Cooperative: Entered the cycling sector in 2003 through The Biking Solution brand, later renamed The Bike Cooperative.
Lighting One: Formed after acquiring Ilucio—a cooperative lighting company established in 1999—by CCA in 2001.
BizUnite: Established in 2007 and based in Manchester; it introduced the Independent Business Platform in 2008 targeting small enterprises and rebranded as Savings4Members in 2016.
ProSource: Founded in 1991 to serve trade professionals through exclusive showrooms aimed at increasing market penetration for wholesale floor coverings.
FEI Group: A consortium of flooring contractors acting as the parent organization for Home Solutions, MultiFamily Solutions by FloorExpo, Kitchen & Bath Experts, and Kitchen & Bath Alliance.
The Floor Trader: Created in 2005 to cater to DIY consumers amid growing hardwood flooring demand; renamed Floor Trader Outlet in 2015 while transitioning from a franchise system to a cooperative structure.
CCA Sports Retail Services: Expanded from The Bike Cooperative in 2008; currently supports retail operations for over 500 independent stores across the United States.
Flooring America & Flooring Canada: Engaged with the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women campaign since 2006; began sponsoring Pets for Patriots in 2013.
InCarpets: The first international licensee outside North America joining CCA Global in 1994 with a network of 26 stores headquartered in Queensland, Australia.
International Design Guild: Founded in 1995 to provide support services for businesses within the interior design sector.
Lionsbridge Contractor Group: Established in 2012 to facilitate collaboration among insurance providers, contractors, and policyholders.
CCA for Social Good: Launched in 2008 to deliver intelligent systems tailored for nonprofit organizations and childcare providers; currently serves more than ten thousand childcare centers.
Innovia Co-op (formerly COBO): A cooperative composed of independently owned homeowner associations and management companies formed in 2012.
Philanthropy
In 2005, the organization launched the CCA Relief Fund aimed at assisting employees within CCA member companies who are impacted by natural calamities. Since 2003, CCA Global Partners has also organized an annual golf event to generate support for the Floor Covering Industry Foundation, which provides aid to workers encountering health issues, disabilities, or significant hardships.
Awards
The company’s website was honored with a Webby Award in the Corporate Communications category in 2006. In 2017, co-founder Howard Brodsky was acknowledged by the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Endowment for his contributions toward developing "smart homes" for injured veterans. Carpet One received accolades from USA Weekend magazine and The Points of Light Foundation for its impactful "Carpet One Makes a Difference" initiative. In 2015, American Carpet One was awarded the Gold Standard Award for retail excellence by the World Floor Covering Association. Furthermore, Business NH Magazine recognized CCA Global Partners as one of the best workplaces in 2002, 2013, 2015, and 2016.