Software and Payments Specialist ClearCourse Acquires Carpet and Flooring Retail Software Provider Computers for Flooring
LONDON 16 April 2025: ClearCourse, the provider of industry-specific software and embedded payment solutions for SMEs, announces the acquisition of Computers for Flooring, a premier management software provider for the flooring industry.
ClearCourse’s vision is to become the engine powering small businesses in the UK, supporting founders to grow their businesses and become more efficient through tech transformation. Computers for Flooring marks ClearCourse’s first acquisition in Wales and supports its mission to power SME growth across the UK by developing the innovative, industry-specific payment solutions that puts big tech in the hands of small businesses.
Founded in 2010 and based in Cardiff, Wales, Computers for Flooring provides bespoke management software tailored specifically to the needs of the flooring industry. Recognising a gap in the market where off-the-shelf solutions fall short, the company established itself as a market leader with its flagship product, Carman.
Today, Carman processes around 10% of all flooring transactions in the UK, with Computers for Flooring overseeing £180 million in sales across its product portfolio. The company serves over a hundred customers across the UK from small independent retailers to multi-store, multi-channel enterprises.
Through Carman, customers can streamline the entire sales process, from initial customer orders to delivery and installation. Its centralised dashboard enables users to efficiently manage suppliers, stock, finance, sales, and performance, and provides accurate information around pricing. Additional features like SMS messaging, app-based ordering and payment links also enhance customer experiences with personalised and convenient communications and payment solutions.
As Computers for Flooring enters its next phase of growth, it has selected ClearCourse as a strategic partner. With ClearCourse’s extensive resources and industry-specific expertise, the company aims to expand its customer base while continuing to innovate and improve Carman. The team will also have access to a broader network of peers and experts to foster best practices and accelerate development.
Christina Hamilton, CEO of ClearCourse said:
“We are thrilled to welcome Computers for Flooring into the ClearCourse Group as part of our Retail & Hospitality Software division. Computers for Flooring is a disruptive business within the flooring space and is a great story of an entrepreneur who built their businesses from scratch and is ready to scale. We’re excited to work with Kris and the team to continue developing their market-leading product, Carman, and give them access to our resources and expertise to drive growth and deliver a wider range of integrated and specialised solutions to our customers.”
Kristian Bailey, Managing Director at Computers for Flooring said:
“We’re really excited to become part of the ClearCourse group to accelerate our growth. For over a decade, we’ve been committed to equipping independent flooring retailers and wholesalers with the enterprise level tools they need to give customers the big retail experience. ClearCourse understands the unique needs of our industry and is the ideal strategic partner to help us take the next step in our growth journey. Together, we’ll continue to develop our outstanding product, drive faster innovation and take our business to the next level.”
Gary Miller from Floor Studio
added: “Computers for Flooring has been a game-changer and has enabled us to grow our business over the past 14 years. The Carman product is built specifically for the flooring industry, and has enabled us to monitor our sales, stock, performance and customers. We’re excited to see how this next chapter will bring more innovation to Carman and about the positive impact it will have on our business and our customers.”
