{"id":6024,"date":"2025-04-16T00:00:35","date_gmt":"2025-04-16T00:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clearcourse.co.uk\/staging\/?p=6024"},"modified":"2025-09-30T11:49:53","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T11:49:53","slug":"software-and-payments-specialist-clearcourse-acquires-carpet-and-flooring-retail-software-provider-computers-for-flooring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clearcourse.co.uk\/staging\/software-and-payments-specialist-clearcourse-acquires-carpet-and-flooring-retail-software-provider-computers-for-flooring\/","title":{"rendered":"Software and Payments Specialist ClearCourse Acquires Carpet and Flooring Retail Software Provider Computers for Flooring"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>LONDON 16 April 2025:<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<p>ClearCourse\u2019s 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\u2019s 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. <\/p>\n<p>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. <\/p>\n<p>Today, Carman processes around 10% of all flooring transactions in the UK, with Computers for Flooring overseeing \u00a3180 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.<\/p>\n<p>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. <\/p>\n<p>As Computers for Flooring enters its next phase of growth, it has selected ClearCourse as a strategic partner. With ClearCourse\u2019s 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. <\/p>\n<p>Christina Hamilton, CEO of ClearCourse said: <\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cWe are thrilled to welcome Computers for Flooring into the ClearCourse Group as part of our Retail &#038; 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\u2019re 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.\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Kristian Bailey, Managing Director at Computers for Flooringsaid: <\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cWe\u2019re really excited to become part of the ClearCourse group to accelerate our growth. For over a decade, we\u2019ve 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\u2019ll continue to develop our outstanding product, drive faster innovation and take our business to the next level.\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Gary Miller from Floor Studio added: <\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cComputers 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. 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