WFCA Announces Changes to Gold Standard Award

Dalton, GA, November 3, 2016—The World Floor Covering Association has expanded the format of its Gold Standard Award, which recognizes flooring retailers for outstanding achievement.

Beginning in 2017, the award will have two categories to better accommodate retailers of all sizes.

For both categories, retailers are reviewed and judged based on:

* Knowledge—offering knowledgeable and well managed staff who remain actively informed about their own inventory as well as news and issues affecting the industry;

* Customer Service—providing courteous service and customer assistance throughout the selection, purchase and post-purchase processes;

* Quality of Store Image—making certain that customers experience a clean, professional, and well-maintained store;

* Code of Conduct—adherence to the WFCA Code of Conduct.

In addition, companies must also be members of the WFCA, have been in business for at least three years and have favorable Better Business Bureau reports.

Three awards will be given in each category:

Over $10 Million Winners

* First place—choice of two-day CFI on-site custom class in carpet seaming or sales training or a one-year WFCA University tuition for online training

(Classes consist of a one-day class that is repeated on a second day to accommodate dealers with multiple locations so they can split their staffs)

* Second place (both categories)—six-month WFCA University tuition

* Third place (both categories)—three-month WFCA University tuition

Under $10 Million Winners

* First place—Choice of two-day CFI on-site custom class in carpet seaming or sales training or a one-year WFCA University tuition for online training

* Second and third Place awards are the same as above

To enter, applicants must complete the submission form and present multimedia marketing materials and other documents, all of which will be factored into the review process. The deadline for submissions is December 15. Companies interested in entering or nominating an entrant for the 2017 Gold Standard Awards can visit wfca-pro.org for more details.

NOTE: All entry material will be treated as confidential and reviewed only by the judging panel.

The award winners will be announced at TISE 2017 in Las Vegas.

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