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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.

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What is the Future of the Flooring Industry Going to Look Like?

Dave Foster

October 5, 2017

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The industry, for at least the 40 years that I have been a part of it, has had an installation problem, and most likely a good while before that.

Business to Stay the Same for the Second Half of 2017

Dave Foster

September 12, 2017

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Everybody wants to gain some sort of insight into the future, to get some sort of realistic inkling as to what business will look like next month, next year and beyond.

Brian Gracon on Transforming for Survival

Dave Foster

August 1, 2017

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How many pieces have you read recently about store closings? In the last several months there have been too many to mention.

Q&A with Floors and More CEO Vinnie Virga

Dave Foster

July 7, 2017

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Vinnie Virga has been in the flooring business more than 30 years, spending nearly 13 years at CCA Global Partners.

Paul Friederichsen: Bringing Your "A" Game to Your Marketing Plan

Dave Foster

June 12, 2017

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The premise of this interview is what appears to be a pretty grim outlook for many independent retailers out there.

Fiber 101: The Amazing Story of Fiber in the Carpet Industry

Dave Foster

May 10, 2017

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The fiber story is a story of innovation that has taken place within the fiber sector of the carpet industry and it’s really the story of the carpet industry.

Independent Retailers Selling Flooring Online

Dave Foster

April 10, 2017

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What percentage of floor coverings are being sold online?

Eric Demaree, President Carpet One

Dave Foster

March 7, 2017

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Carpet One has been holding conventions for 32 years. These events are not only as well orchestrated and professionally staged as any Las Vegas production, they present member retailers with a host of new programs and products, educational and networking opportunities and a great deal of excitement and fun to boot.

A Conversation with Mohawk’s New Senior VP of Marketing

Dave Foster

February 6, 2017

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In June of last year, Karen Mendelsohn joined Mohawk Industries as senior vice president of marketing, after a nearly 17-year stint in the building products and services arena with Masco.

Certification: A Solution for the Flooring Installation Crisis

Dave Foster

January 6, 2017

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In this space, we have talked about installation repeatedly: the challenges facing independent retailers in the arena of installation and the presumption of many retailers that superior service is their hallmark.

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