September 5, 2024—Bruce Zwicker, a flooring industry consultant, and Kemp Harr discuss market conditions, the decision by LL Flooring to shut down the business and conjecture on who might be the primary beneficiary of LL’s departure from the business. Listen to the interview for more details.
August 30, 2024—Ashlie Butler, president of Bob’s Carpet and Flooring, and Kemp Harr discuss this 17-store retail flooring business’ Labor Day Promotion plans and how the business is shifting its footprint after 55 years of business. Listen to the interview for more details.
August 29, 2024—Dave Chambers, the director of flooring for Nebraska Furniture Mart, and Kemp Harr discuss the significance of the Labor Day weekend sale for a true merchant like NFM. Listen to the interview for more details on the timing of this weekend relative to the annual cycle of selling floorcovering.
August 27, 2024—Mandi Williams, VP of product development and design for OW - USA, and Kemp Harr discuss Mandi’s recent promotion, business conditions and the latest trends in the area rug business. Listen to the interview for more details.
August 22, 2024—Jared Coffin, SVP of product and marketing for The Dixie Group, and Kemp Harr discuss the company’s recent success and disciplined market approach as Jared steps into lead marketing and merchandising role for the company. Listen to the interview for more details.
August 20, 2024—David Gross, Executive Director with INSTALL, and Kemp Harr discuss INSTALL's professional installer training program and the current state of the installer shortage situation. Listen to the interview for more information.
August 16, 2024—Julian Dossche, President of International Flooring Company (IFC), and Kemp Harr discuss the firm’s physical launch of its Canopy Brand, complete with samples, inventory and displays. Listen to the interview for more details.
August 15, 2024—Paul Cleary, President and CEO with Momentum Textiles, and Kemp Harr discuss the firm’s NeoCon experience, its recent showroom reset in the Mart and the commercial segments that are generating the most growth. Listen to the interview for more details.
August 13, 2024—Chris Ramey, a brand strategist with The Home Trust, and Kemp Harr discuss LL Flooring’s recent bankruptcy protection filing and business stability in the luxury market. Listen to the interview for more details.
August 9, 2024—Derrick Daye, managing partner with The Blake Project, and Kemp Harr discuss the firm’s recent brand project developing and launching the UCX brand and what flooring professionals should be thinking about their brands while market demand is soft. Listen to the interview for more insight on branding.