January 22, 2026—Rachel Lesczynski, conference manager with Surfaces (TISE), and Kemp Harr discuss the highlights of next week’s education program in Las Vegas. The program starts on Monday afternoon. Listen to the interview for more information.
January 21, 2026—Melissa Murphy, co-owner of Johnston Paint and Decorating, and Kemp Harr discuss why this flooring retailer in Columbia, MO is continuing to grow, and why she won the WFCA Tom Jennings award. Listen to the interview for more details.
January 20, 2026—Derrick Daye, managing director with The Blake Project, and Kemp Harr discuss a new hardwood flooring campaign to help consumers understand the value of choosing hardwood flooring versus look-a-like products when shopping for flooring. Listen to the interview for more details.
January 19, 2026—Drew Barber, co-owner of a chain of Floor and Home stores in Spokane, and Kemp Harr discuss Drew's retail flooring operation and his role as a board member with CCA Global. Listen to the interview for more details.
January 16, 2026—Keith Spano and Steve Sieracki, president of Carpet One and president of Flooring America, Flooring Canada, Floor Trader and IDG, respectively, and Kemp Harr discuss the highlights of this week’s CCA Global winter conference in Denver. Listen to the interview for more details.
January 15, 2026—Jeff Meadows, president and chief commercial officer for Mohawk’s residential business, and Kemp Harr discuss market conditions and a recent shift in Mohawk’s marketing strategy to integrate its dealer strategy with its consumer outreach. Listen to the interview, taped at the CCA Global meeting in Denver, for more details.
January 14, 2026—Theresa Fisher, SVP of Merchandising and Brand with CCA Global, and Kemp Harr discuss the buying group's latest evolution of merchandising for flooring products that brings the at home shopping experience into the physical showroom and reduces the need for in-store inventory. Listen to the interview for more details on this system developed in partnership with Roomvo.
January 14, 2026—Frank Chiera, SVP of marketing and advertising with CCA Global, and Kemp Harr discuss recent homeowner research indicating pent up demand for flooring and other marketing initiatives for CCA in 2026. Listen to the interview, taped at the group’s winter meeting in Denver, for more information.
January 12, 2026—Heather Morrison, co-owner of the Mosaic Company in Minden, Louisiana, and Kemp Harr discuss this small flooring dealer's growth and outlook for 2026. Listen to the interview, taped at the Dallas regional market, for more information.
January 9, 2026—Ryan Rogers and Coby McDougal, CEO and CSO, respectively, with Yates Flooring Center, and Kemp Harr discuss Yates' year end success and highlights of the Dallas regional flooring show. Listen to the interview for more details.