Google

Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Flooring Study

A. Please get the co-op authorization form signed and get vendor/customer #'s for the following brands if he buys product:
1. BR-111 Hardwood Flooring - 50% co-op reimbursement program - up to a maximum of $1000 annually.
2. Congoleum - up to 50% co-op reimbursement program
3. Couristan - 4% of net purchases accrued based on prior year purchases, reimbursement varies - exclusive ads only to earn co-op
4. Forbo Flooring - minimum purchase requirement of $2500 prior is required to qualify for co-op.
5. Honeywell Anso - 75% co-op reimbursement if you use mfr ads
6. Hunter Douglas blinds - up to 50% co-op reimbursement, 4% accruals - who is the fabricator?
7. Invista Stainmaster - 100% co-op reimbursement if you use mfr ads
8. Lauren Ralph Lauren - 50% co-op reimbursement program, 5% accruals based on prior 6 mos.
B. These brands have co-op programs available thru the distributor - need distributor name & phone # and customer #
1. American Marazzi Tile - 50% co-op reimbursement program to the distributor
2. Mannington Mills - 75% reimbursement with mfr ads - who is the distributor? need name & phone # and customer #
3. Masland Carpet - 50% co-op reimbursement program, 3% accruals - minimum purchase requirement of $25,000 before funds begin to accrue. Only retailers with showrooms open to public are eligible to participate in the Masland Retail co-op advertising program.
4. Miliken Design Center - 50% co-op reimbursement program - 3% accruals based on prior 6 mo period. Dealer must have a minimum $25,000 cumulative billings per season (Jan-Jun and Jul-Dec) of residential broadlooms, area rugs and Capture to qualify for co-op.
5. Mohawk - SmartStrand Fiber Brand - has a 50% co-op reimbursement program. The rate of earnings are based on a per square yard basis and will vary by individual product. Accounts must sell a minimum of 1500 yards of products featuring Smartstrand per season to qualify. Account must enroll in the co-op program through their sales rep - The enrollment is key!! All co-op earned during one season can be used to advertise & promote Smartstrand during the subsequent season.
6. Pergo - 50% co-op reimbursement program - retailers that purchase a minimum of $15,000 in 2007 will be eligible for up to $1000 in co-op. Internet retailers are not eligible for co-op. Advertising of Pergo Everyday is not eligible.
7. Quick Step - 50% co-op reimbursement program, up to 33% accruals - prior approval is highly recommended for all advertising. Traditional Specialty retail accounts who purchase at least $25,000 every six months are eligible to participate in the co-op program. Internet advertising does not qualify, yet.
8. Shaw Industries - 50% co-op reimbursement program - 3% accruals from 01-01-07 to 06-30-07 and 07-01-07 to 12-31-07. Performance period is 07/01-03/31 and 01/01/08 - 09/30/08. For carpet, laminate, hardwood, ceramic and rugs. Participating dealers must have prior season (Jan-Jun, Jul-Dec) total net purchases of $50,000 or more of qualifying styles to earn co-op - each qualifying flooring category counts toward the $50,000 requirement. Dealer members of buying groups are not eligible. Again enrollment is the key!!! Dealers will begin to accrue funds on the first day of the following month after the enrollment is received. Exclusive ads only.
C. These brands have questionable negotiable programs arranged thru the mfr sales rep when an ad proposal is presented:
1. Aladdin Carpet Mills
2. Alloc Company - thru distributor
3. Camelot Carpet Mills
4. Coaster of Los Angeles
5. Domco Industries LImited - thru distributor
6. Horizon Industries
7. Queen Carpet
8. Tarkett - thru distributor
9. Wilsonart International - thru distirbutor
D. These brands do not have co-op programs available:
Anderson Hardwood Floors
Armstrong World Floor Division
Atlas Carpet Mills
Bruce Hardwood Floors
Collins & Aikman Floor Covering
Domco
Fabrica Int'l
Gulistan Carpet
Hartco Flooring Co
J & J Industries
Lees Carpet
Leggett & Platt
Patcraft MIlls, Inc

Friday, January 18, 2008

Horizon Hobby


Horizon Hobby – 50% co-op reimbursement program for models like ABC Hobby, Cyclon, Hanger 9, JR Sport, Pro Boat, Revolution and others
To research co-op for Horizon Hobby – get the co-op authorization letter signed and the vendor number.
Yes, I can find co-op $$ with a vendor number and signed letter if the retailer has purchased product.
Ads available on http://www.adbuilder.com/. Prior approval required.

See the hobbies & games list for more brands.
Think Sports Packages, birthdays, Father’s Day...
Also, on-line advertising is ok! Just get it pre-approved – see plan for contact.

Yahoo or Google above at horizonhobby.com for local dealers.

Hon Office Furniture


Hon Office Furniture-50% co-op reimbursement program
Co-op $$$ are available now – because accruals are based on prior year purchases.
To research co-op dollars for Hon– get the co-op authorization letter signed and the vendor number.
Yes, I can find co-op $$$ if they are buying product!!
See the office/art/accessories co-op list with more co-op plans.
* Note: Hon Diamond Showcase dealers

On-line advertising is ok! Just submit for pre-approval-see plan.
Google here at hon.com for local dealers.

Thursday, January 17, 2008

Casablanca Fans


Co-op for Casablanca Ceiling Fans - 50% co-op reimbursement program – 100% when using mfr ad materials
Accruals vary from 3 to 5%. Color paid – 50%
Co-op dollars are available based on current year purchases.
Co-op expires 10-31-08. For Authorized Dealers and Direct Buying Retailers. Advertising fans for less than 50% off mfr’s suggested retail price does not qualify.
Get the co-op authorization letter signed and the vendor #. Yes, ReCas has found co-op $$ with vendor #.
B/W ads are available on http://www.adbuilder.com/.
See the lighting list for additional brands with good co-op programs.


Google above on my site for local dealers at casablancafanco.com

Hayward Pool Products


Hayward Pool Products – 50% co-op reimbursement program based on current year purchases. Just found $5000 in co-op for a local dealer!
To research co-op dollars for Hayward Pool Products – get the co-op authorization letter signed and the vendor number.
See the pool/spa co-op list with more co-op plans.
Ads available on http://www.adbuilder.com/. Logo only in the ad receives 17.5% co-op reimbursement. To receive 50% co-op reimbursement, must use logo above 1.25 inches long, product illustration combo and a second logo, Hayward circle at least ½ inch across in size.


google haywardnet.com for local dealers

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Silhouette Eyewear


Silhouette Optical – fashion frames – Silhouette or Adidas – 50% co-op reimbursement program, 5% accruals based on current year purchases – Co-op expires 01-31-08!
To research co-op dollars for Silhouette Optical – get the co-op authorization letter signed and the vendor number.
Ads available on http://www.adbuilder.com/
See the eyewear list for more brands.


Google solhouette.com for local dealers!

Aprilaire by Research Products



Aprilaire (high efficiency electronic air cleaners, thermostats, zone control systems, humidifiers, energy recovery ventilators) - 50% co-op reimbursement program; 2% accruals
To research co-op dollars for Aprilaire– get the co-op authorization letter signed and the vendor number. Co-op expires 2-29-08!
Aprilaire dealers automatically start with $1000 base in the their co-op advertising account. In addition to the $1000 base, dealers can send invoices and statements for all Aprilaire purchases and get 2% of the total (including all products, all parts)
For internet advertising mfr will pay an annual flat fee of $100 per Aprilaire product shown on your website.
See the energy co-op list with more co-op plans.
Mfr ads at http://www.aprilairecontractor.com/
Google: aprilaire.com for local dealers!



Tuesday, January 08, 2008

Finding New Co-op for 2008

Finding new Co-op for 2008:
* Search co-op plans based on prior year purchases - co-op is available now!
* Search quarterly and rolling plans - co-op is available now!
* Search Jan, Feb, March, April and May expiration dates - co-op is available now!

Friday, January 04, 2008

Benjamin Moore Paint


Benjamin Moore Paint – 50% co-op reimbursement program
Co-op $$$ are available now – because accruals are based on prior year purchases.
To research co-op dollars for Benjamin Moore Paint – get the co-op authorization letter signed and the vendor number.

google benjaminmoore.com for local dealers.