August 12, 2011—Robert Fry, an economist with DuPont, and Kemp Harr discuss the current state of the economy based on the latest events in Europe and the recent volatility of the U.S. stock market. Listen to the interview to hear Robert say that the odds are in favor of us seeing steady but slow growth for the next several years.
August 11, 2011—Tim White, a financial planner with Wells Fargo, and Kemp Harr discuss some of the reasons for the current volatility in the stock market. Listen to the interview to hear Tim talk about the fundamentals and how we should react in this situation.
August 9, 2011—Dan Hendrix, President and CEO of Interface, and Kemp Harr discuss Ray Anderson's entrepreneurial style and drive that enabled him to not only create Interface as the leader in the modular carpet business but also empowered him to change the way industrial companies should view the environment. Listen to this short interview to hear more details about Dan talk about Ray.
August 5, 2011—Dan Frierson, Chairman of the Dixie Group, and Kemp Harr discuss Dixie's 2nd Quarter performance and outlook for the coming months. Listen to the interview to hear how Dixie has been outpacing the industry in carpet sales in both the residential and commercial sectors.
August 4, 2011—Sam Roberts, owner of nine retail stores in Houston, and Kemp Harr talk about what it takes to be successful selling better-end flooring products in this current economy. Listen to the interview to hear Sam, who is an NFA member, talk about his focus on credibility and quality.
August 3, 2011—Scott Perron, President of Big Bob's Flooring Outlet, and Kemp Harr discuss Vinnie Virga's decision to open a minimum of 17 Big Bob's stores in New England and upstate New York. Listen to the interview to hear more details about Virga becoming Big Bob's newest and largest franchisee.
August 2, 2011—Tracy Hammond, VP with Dutco Worldwide, and Kemp Harr discuss details around the new U.S. debt agreement that should be signed into law today. Tracy has an enlightened perspective as a Washington insider who also serves as the lobbyist for the Carpet and Rug Institute. Listen to the interview to hear details about the compromises that were made on both sides of the isle.
July 29, 2011—Charlie Dilks and Jeff Meadows, with CCA Global and Beaulieu of America respectively, and Kemp Harr discuss the new Resista Refresh carpet collection--one of the major product launches rolled out at the Flooring America and Carpet One conventions this week in Anaheim. Listen to the interview to hear Charlie give details about why CCA Global picked Beaulieu's carpet to update the Resista carpet assortment in all Carpet One and Flooring America stores. To help with this launch, Resista will be advertised this Fall on cable television stations.
July 28, 2011—Eric Demaree, President of Carpet One Floor and Home and Kemp Harr discuss Carpet One's tone of membership and what Carpet One members are doing to gain market share. Listen to the interview recorded at the CCA Global Convention in Anneheim, CA to hear more about Carpet One's retail approach and about some of the new products being rolled out at the convention.
July 27, 2011—Keith Spano and Jim Duff, Co-Presidents of Flooring America and Flooring Canada and Kemp Harr discuss some of the highlights from this week's Flooring America Convention in Aneheim, CA. Listen to the interview to hear more about how the members are feeling about the state of retail based on current market conditions, the new Flooring America 3 year plan and some of the new products being introduced.