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Exclusive: Howard Brodsky looks back with no regrets

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I met a whole new group of people, like Rick Meyer of Carpetland USA, the second largest chain in the country. Back then the University of Indiana had a two-week graduate course in carpet retailing. We were co-chairmen of the Billion Dollar Sale, which raised the level of sales in the entire industry. Rick was my mentor.

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Looking back: Howard Brodsky

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Retail landscape in 1986… At that time, the independent specialty store was dominant in the industry. I also think we elevated the level of professional- ism in the industry with training, education and marketing. During the recession, the industry lost 25% of its retailers; we lost 2%. No question. billion in dividends.