September 1, 2017—Steve Kuhel, product manager with Tarkett, and Kemp Harr discuss the launch of ProGen rigid core LVT flooring. Listen to the interview to hear more about its construction, physical properties and availability. While Tarkett was a little delayed in entering the multi-layer LVT category, the firm feels it is entering the product with category with the right product.
August 31, 2017—Curtis Callaway, Director of International Communications and Community Relations for Shaw Industries, and Kemp Harr discuss Shaw's support plans for their employees, retailers and the community in the Houston, Texas area in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. Listen to the interview for more details.
August 30, 2017—Kathy Janssen, Meeting Planner with the National Floorcovering Alliance, and Kemp Harr discuss the conditions in Houston today as the sun comes out following Hurricane Harvey. Listen to the interview for more details.
August 25, 2017—Chuck Cook, Owner of Cook's Carpet and Flooring in Waynesville, North Carolina, and Kemp Harr discuss this independent retailer's success story and his recent decision to join Carpet One. Listen to the interview to hear more about he and his wife Barbara's success.
August 24, 2017—Keith Gray, director of applied research with J+J Flooring Group, and Kemp Harr discuss J+J's commitment to fund a senior living post-occupancy evaluation (POE) of a recently completed senior living facility to seek feedback on the performance of the interior finishes. This project extends beyond the floors. Listen to the interview to hear more about what SAGE is, when the results will be presented and what J+J's role is in the project.
August 15, 2017—Charlie Dilks, Chief Product Officer at CCA Global, and Kemp Harr discuss product and channel shifts within the retail flooring business. Listen to the interview for more insight on the consumer's preference for hard surface, the long term health of the independent retailers as well as the threat of e-commerce to brick and mortar stores.
August 11, 2017—John Baugh, Managing Director with Stifel Nicolaus, and Kemp Harr discuss the second quarter results of the publicly traded flooring companies. Listen to the interview to hear more details about Mohawk, Armstrong, Interface and a few brief comments about Lumber Liquidators and the Tile Shop.
August 10, 2017—Eric Demaree, President of Carpet One, and Kemp Harr discuss the highlights of Carpet One's summer convention in Salt Lake City. Listen to the interview to hear what the co-op is doing to improve the success of its member's retail flooring businesses.
August 9, 2017—Keith Spano, President of Flooring America, International Design Guild and Floor Trader, and Kemp Harr discuss the focus of this group's summer meeting in Salt Lake City Utah. Listen to the interview to hear more details on sales momentum, digital marketing, product diversity and new product introductions.
August 3, 2017—Rodney Mauter, EVP Residential Business with Lexmark, and Kemp Harr discuss Lexmark's additional investments in tufting capacity to satisfy increasing demand for patterned carpet. Listen to the interview for more details plus additional information on the firm's marketing and channel strategy.