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TRADECHOICE CARPET & FLOORING
leisure facilities, new build and Have there been any noticeable
renovation. Furthermore, a wide range of changes in buying behaviour — for
flooring solutions is available including instance, increased online engagement,

broadloom carpets, carpet tiles, LVT, smaller but more frequent orders, or
barrier matting, rubber flooring, underlay greater interest in sustainable products?

and much, much more. Competitively Over the past year we've observed
priced and available in project quantities, several trends in customer buying
CFS will help you save money without behaviour. One notable trend is the
compromising on quality. increased preference for checking
STUART BAKER Our product portfolio is continually
Managing director, evolving based on emerging customer stock and purchasing online. Customers
TradeChoice Carpet are also showing a growing interest in
& Flooring needs, for example our recently sustainable and eco-friendly products,
introduced Vanguard carpet range, reflecting a heightened awareness of

Can you start by telling us a little about designed with our flooring contractor environmental issues.
your company and how long you’ve customers in mind. The Vanguard range Also, the importance of convenience
been operating as a distributor within offers ten carefully designed products and confirmed delivery options has

the flooring sector? with a small range of popular colours in become more pronounced, with many

TradeChoice Carpet & Flooring has an easy to use compendium. Ideal for customers prioritising quick and hassle-
been operating as a distributor for more taking to a client in the back of the car
than four decades. Over these years, or van. Our Vanguard range is stocked in free deliveries when making purchasing
we’ve built a reputation for putting the project quantities and backed up by the decisions. These trends have shaped
customer at the forefront of everything TradeChoice service proposition. our approach to customer engagement
with the promise that ‘you can rely on By actively listening to our customers, and product offerings to ensure our
us to make your job easier’. Voted the we ensure that we stay ahead of trends customers can rely on us to make their
CFJ ‘Distributor of the Year’ for the ninth and adapt to shifts in the market. job easier. We also recognise the need
consecutive year, we’re committed to Furthermore, with our relationship with to offer our customers a great deal more

providing quality service, great value leading trade brands within the flooring often by imparting our expert knowledge
and a selection of products available to industry, we are committed to provide a to work on value engineering large and

collect or be delivered from our branch product offering which is reflective of the small projects.
network with 14 branches located customer’s buying behaviour.
nationwide and a central distribution hub Sustainability continues to play a
in the West Midlands. Our name reflects How has business performance been pivotal role across the supply chain.

our dedication to supporting the trade over the past 12 months? Have you How is your business advancing its
and we continuously strive to improve noticed any particular areas of growth environmental practices or meeting
based on customer feedback, ensuring or challenge? customer expectations in this area?
we’re the first choice for all flooring Over the last year, business has been a Sustainability is at the heart of

needs. mixture of challenges and opportunities. our business strategy, and we are

We've experienced fluctuations in continuously evolving our practices
What types of flooring products and demand, which have required us to to meet both environmental goals

brands do you currently distribute, and adapt quickly and innovate our offerings. and customer expectations. We

have you diversified your portfolio to Despite some uncertainties in the market, gained ISO 14001 Environmental
reflect recent shifts in the market? we've seen growth in key areas and Management System certification in

At TradeChoice Carpet & Flooring, we strengthened our relationships with 2019 and are committed to reducing
offer a comprehensive selection of the customers and suppliers alike. Overall, our carbon footprint and greenhouse
highest quality flooring products tailored we've focused on enhancing our services gas emissions across all operations.

for the industry. Our extensive portfolio and ensuring we meet the evolving needs
includes leading trade brands from of our customers, positioning ourselves Our transport teams use a routing and

Altro, Ardex, CFS, F Ball, Ball & Young, well for future success. scheduling system for our HGV fleet,
Balta, Bostik, Gradus, Gerflor, Instarmac, optimising journeys to reduce mileage

Kerakoll, Mapei, Polyflor, Quantum, With the new government in place, and CO2 emissions without affecting

Tarkett, Tremco, Uzin, Vanguard, Wolff have you seen any effects on business deliveries. Additionally, our fleet is Euro

and many more. confidence, investment decisions, or 6-compliant, and we’ve phased out

We provide everything from floor trading conditions? diesel engines in our company car fleet

preparation to floor covering, ensuring Yes, the change in government has had and limited the vehicle choice based on

you have all you need in one convenient an impact on the flooring market. Policy emissions, fuel and engine type, including
order and delivery. shifts can influence market conditions hybrid and full electric. We also focus

Exclusively available at TradeChoice and customer confidence. However, on stocking sustainable and eco-friendly

Carpet & Flooring, the CFS range of staying informed and flexible has been products, reflecting our commitment to

contract flooring solutions is designed essential in navigating these changes environmental responsibility.

to suit all project types: commercial, to ensure we continue to meet our
education, care homes, residential, customers' needs effectively. www.tradechoice.com
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