November 23, 2015—Dan Frierson, Chairman of the Dixie Group, and Kemp Harr discuss the highlights of the CRI annual meeting and Dixie's third quarter results. Listen to the interview to hear more about the investments that Dixie has been making at virtually all of its production facilities to shore up its growth strategy—focused on the upper end of the commercial and residential carpet market.
November 20, 2015—Julius Shaw, Executive VP with Shaw Industries, and Kemp Harr discuss the highlights of Julius' 40-year career with Shaw Industries. Listen to the interview to hear Julius talk about a few of the highlights, his outlook on the industry, plus a few of the secrets of his success.
November 19, 2015—Darius Helm, Executive Editor for Floor Focus Magazine, and Kemp Harr discuss a few observations from the Greenbuild Show in Washington, D.C. after the first day of walking the show. Listen to the interview to hear more about how this show compares to previous shows and who is exhibiting from the flooring industry.
November 18, 2015—Jon Pierce, General Manager with Pierce Flooring and Cabinet Design in Montana, and Kemp Harr discuss how Jon's use of consumer credit, in a three way partnership with Synchrony Financial, Shaw and Pierce, has resulted in a 23% increase in average net sales with the largest flooring retailer in Montana. Listen to the interview for more details on consumer credit and also hear more about the retail flooring climate in Montana. Pierce Flooring is number 50 on Floor Focus' Top 100 retail list.
November 17, 2015—Rochelle Routman, VP of Sustainability for Mohawk Flooring, and Kemp Harr discuss last week's ribbon cutting of Mohawk's LEED Gold certified office building and showroom in Calhoun, Georgia. Listen to the interview to hear more about this building, about another sustainability challenge that Mohawk is focusing on in Dalton, Georgia and about an even that Rochelle is hosting at Greenbuild in Washington, D.C. this week.
November 16, 2015—Jay Flynn, VP of Sales and Marketing with Bridgeway Interactive, and Kemp Harr discuss the highlights of last week's annual meeting in Napa Valley, California. Listen to the interview to hear more about the theme of the meeting and new digital tools that the firm is offering its builder and retail customers under the Bridgeway and Creating Your Space brands.
November 13, 2015—Dan Hendrix, CEO with Interface, and Kemp Harr discuss Interface's 3rd quarter results where the company posted record earnings. Listen to the interview to hear more about Interface's continued focus on modular tile around the world and details about the firm's accomplishments and challenges.
November 12, 2015—Pat Molyneaux, Owner of Molyneaux Tile Carpet Wood, and Kemp Harr talk about the strategic decisions that Pat has made in his business that have enabled him to become the leading independent flooring retailer in Pittsburgh. Listen to the interview to hear more information on how he's attracting the Millennial generation by blending traditional advertising with internet marketing plus other strategic moves.
November 11, 2015—Dennis Webb, Director of Operations for Fulton Homes, and Kemp Harr discuss changes in the Arizona builder market in the last 10 years. Listen to the interview to hear about the pace of new homes and the type of homes that Millennials are buying today.
November 10, 2015—Ruth Simon McRae, Textile Designer, and Kemp Harr discuss the highlights of the BDNY Hospitality Show in New York. Listen to the interview to hear Ruth talk about the attendance, product trends and the overall hum of the show.