Articles by Dave Foster

Evan Hackel, CEO of Tortal Training, offers guidance on why now is the time for retailers to expand their installer base and to hire better salespeople.

Flooring retailers who use industry-specific software have a distinct leg up on their competitors. Terry Wheat, founder of RFMS, shares insights into why more retailers should get on board with the Floor Covering Business to Business system.

31st Street Capital has acquired four retail flooring operations and plans to acquire one per year through 2030.

Don’t run your business by the seat of your pants. Consultant Jim Buckles shares how to get in the right mindset to maximize growth and profitability. 

Broadlume is investing up to $20 million to launch new flooring software to help independent flooring retailers. 

Ralph Boe, president of ArrowStar, gives his historical perspective of the rise and fall of the nylon carpet business.

Chad Ogden, founder and president of QFloors, shares how software can give flooring retailers the intel to be more profitable and plan for expansion.

Evan Hackel, CEO of Tortal Training, offers advice for hiring people during these unusual times. 

Learn how the China-based flooring manufacturer saw 50% growth in 2021 and where it sees SPC flooring headed, and the importance of distribution.

John Simonson, president of Webstream Dynamics, explores some e-commerce options available to flooring retailers.