Floor Trends recently visited with Greg Vale, vice president of sales for Fishman Flooring Solutions, to learn his perspectives on the opportunities for flooring retailers on main street.

Floor Trends recently caught up with Real Floors Inc. CEO Adam Brookner, President Matt Gilbreth and Chief Customer Officer Lyn Jacobs to learn more about what’s in store for the merged venture and their outlook on the multifamily market.

Newly appointed president and COO Jay Brown shares insight on his new role, new products and the hospitality market.

From home gyms to professional arenas, rubber sports flooring is seeing double-digit growth. 

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. 

Floor Trends reached out to Tressa Samdal, VP of marketing for E.J. Welch Company, for a brief follow-up interview in the wake of the pandemic to see what has changed since we last spoke to her and ask what advice she would give to other women working their way up through the industry.