Dave Foster

A pioneer in the industry’s digital media, Dave Foster launched the industry’s first news and information websites, culminating with TalkFloor.com, the industry’s first site offering both audio and video interviews and industry news as it happens. Now with BNP, Foster will continue to travel the industry interviewing its movers and shakers and offering his thoughts in this blog.

Shifts in the Flooring Industry’s Supply Chain

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September 14, 2021

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Dan Martin, CEO of Xpress Global Systems, shares insight on the future of fleet collaboration, the growth of carpet deliveries, and autonomous vehicles.

How to Stand Out as a Flooring Retailer in Your Market

A Conversation with The Carpet Guy’s Joe Zago

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August 30, 2021

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From humble beginnings as a door-to-door salesman, Joe Zago shares how he made The Carpet Guys an industry success.

A Crazy Time for Hardwood

The Hardwood Category Sees its Highest Rates in 20 Years

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August 4, 2021

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Dave Foster interviews retailer George Celtrick about the current price of lumber.

How to Improve Customer Service Through Great Installation

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June 16, 2021

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Industry consultant and former retailer Tom Jennings discusses how to improve the installation segment of your business.

E-commerce and the Future of Flooring Retail

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May 12, 2021

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We were able to sit down with Steve Simonson recently to pick his brain a bit about entering the world of floor covering e-commerce today.

testing the dirt-repelling qualities of Stainmaster carpet

Lowe’s Purchased Stainmaster. Now What?

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April 29, 2021

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Ralph Boe, president of specialty chemical manufacturer ArrowStar, LLC, and former DuPont executive, spoke with Dave Foster about what the acquisition means for flooring covering.

How the Pandemic Drives Change in Workplaces

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April 15, 2021

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With working from home being the norm from coast to coast, the next question must be, how will office environments change when things get back to normal? That is why we called John Stephens, vice president of marketing, Shaw Contract Group, to get his take on what the office of the future will look like.

How to Train Flooring Installers to Love Their Jobs

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March 26, 2021

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Troy, Michigan-based contractor Dave Garden offers insight on what made him a successful installer and contractor.

How to Create an Exceptional Retail Experience

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February 25, 2021

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We asked questions about the finer points of creating an exceptional experience for customers.

The Inside Scoop: Loan Forgiveness & Business Interruption

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January 20, 2021

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The following are excerpts from a conversation we had with Jeff King about some of the elements surrounding the Paycheck Protection Program and other topics including business interruption insurance.

We will discuss workplaces with differing needs, including healthcare, educational and corporate spaces—and how those environments are responding with flooring that is both practical and aesthetically exciting, and that approach the global health challenge in a positive way.

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