May 17, 2021—Alan Beaulieu, president of ITR Economics, and Kemp Harr discuss Alan's economic outlook for growth in the flooring markets over the next couple of years—both commercial and residential. Listen to the interview for more details as well as his take on inflation.
May 14, 2021—John DeYoung, CEO of Walcro/Crown Products, and Kemp Harr discuss the firm’s growth and strategy in the floorcovering distribution business. Listen to the interview to hear more about their growth plans, service area, core brands and private label strategy.
May 13, 2021—Mark Clayton, President of Phenix Flooring, and Kemp Harr discuss Phenix’s plans to support its customers and minimize disruption now that the Stainmaster brand is owned exclusively by Lowe's. Listen to the interview to hear more about their plan both from a yarn supply and a branding perspective.
May 12, 2021—Bret Perkins, president of Southwind, and Kemp Harr discuss Southwind’s dealer and contractor strategy under it’s new BAMR Holding’s ownership. Listen to the interview to hear details about their strategy to focus on independent retailers and building consumer traffic to their customer’s stores by investing in HGTV cable TV advertising.
May 11, 2021—Jay Smith, VP of Sales for Shaw’s builder/multi-family business, and Kemp Harr discuss Jay’s background and fit within Shaw’s management team. Listen to the interview for more details.
May 10, 2021—Paul Murfin, President of Taylor Adhesives, and Kemp Harr discuss the firm’s recent acquisition of Frontier Products. Listen to the interview to hear how the company will be accretive from a product and location perspective.
May 7, 2021—Jeff Meadows, President of Mohawk’s Residential Sales for North America, and Kemp Harr discuss Mohawk’s plan to service the independent retailers who are having to move away from the Stainmaster carpet brand now that it is owned by Lowe's. Listen to the interview for more details.
May 6, 2021—Kathy Cloud, Co-owner of M. Frank Higgins, and Kemp Harr discuss business conditions in the Hartford, Connecticut area for commercial flooring installations. Listen to the interview for more details as well as pivots the firm has made to diversify its mix.
May 4, 2021—Dave Meberg, CEO with Consolidated Carpet, and Kemp Harr discuss business conditions in New York and Chicago for this top 10 commercial flooring contractor. Listen to the interview for more details as well as a brief mention of Dave’s recent appointment to Starnet’s Board of Directors.
May 1, 2021—Tim Baucom, CEO of Shaw Industries, and Kemp Harr discuss Shaw’s plan to seamlessly support the independent retailers' transition away from the Stainmaster brand so there’s no disruption in the marketplace, plus what their carpet construction and branding plans will be long term. Listen to the interview for more details.