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.

How the Pandemic Drives Change in Workplaces

Dave Foster

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

Dave Foster

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

Dave Foster

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

Dave Foster

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.

A Digital Renaissance for Flooring Retailers

A Conversation with Broadlume’s CEO Todd Saunders

Dave Foster

December 7, 2020

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Broadlume has been a company on the move for the past few years and certainly an organization to watch in the floor covering industry, which is why we sat down with the company’s CEO Todd Saunders.

A Conversation with Arley Wholesale's Scott Levy

Dave Foster

November 2, 2020

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We had an opportunity to sit down with Scott Levy, president of Arley Wholesale, a leading importer and East Coast distributor of ceramic tile, stone and sundries. Realizing that distributors perform unique tasks, many of which are on the international stage, our goal was to gain some insight into these tasks and how the company dealt with them in the midst of this never-before-experienced lockdown.

Trends Guiding the Future of Office Space

Dave Foster

October 5, 2020

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We sought out Tom Pendley, president of Mannington Commercial, to look into some of the potential long-term changes that will impact the design of future office spaces, as well as spaces in other commercial structures.

A Conversation with Shaw President Tim Baucom

Dave Foster

September 8, 2020

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Tim Baucom, president of Shaw industries, joined us this month to field questions on a variety of topics: COVID-19, changes in the retail sector, and the company’s branding strategy.

A Conversation with CARE's Bob Peoples

Dave Foster

August 3, 2020

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We have an opportunity to sit down with Bob Peoples, to talk not only about the group's progress last year, but also how the COVID-19 lockdown impacted CARE's collection and activities this year.

Howard Brodsky on What Happens to Flooring Retail After Covid-19

Dave Foster

July 8, 2020

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Every American has been impacted one way or another by the lockdown due to COVID-19, floor covering retailers and contractors included. We invited Howard Brodsky, co-founder, chairman, and co-CEO of CCA Global Partners, to sit down with us and share his thoughts on this subject and its long-term effects if any.