September 8, 2010—Jim Seger and Nia Evans with G.E. Money discusses their new preferred supplier relationship with CCA Global and the state of the consumer credit market at retail. Listen to the interview to hear details around how retailers use private label consumer credit from GE to build store traffic and also enhance their relationship with consumers.
September 3, 2010—Travis Bass, VP of Sales & Marketing for Kronotex, and Kemp Harr discuss Kronotex's recent decision to invest $45 million in U.S. laminate manufacturing capability. Listen to the interview to hear more details around Kronotex's business and how this expansion will position Kronotex for future growth.
September 1, 2010—Marc Ammen of Universal Fibers and Kemp Harr discuss how Universal has been able to continue its growth over the last year despite contraction in the carpet market. Listen as Ammen discusses his company's focus on innovation, its industry leading color range, and the company's EarthSmart Technology.
August 30, 2010—Jim McCool and Kemp Harr discuss the hardwood staircase conversion solution he invented to economically convert carpeted stairs to hardwood without doing a major remodel. Listen to the interview to hear more about the patented invention. More information on this invention is available at www.starecasing.com.
August 27, 2010—Patricia Flavin, Sr VP of Marketing with Beaulieu of America, talks about Beaulieu's success in marketing carpet to women consumers. Listen to the interview to hear Patricia give more details around their carpet strategy.
August 24, 2010—Tony Sturrus, President of Clarion Industries, and Kemp Harr discuss Clarion's recent announcement to invest an additional $10 million in their operation. Listen to the interview to hear Tony discuss Clarion's approach to the market and his view of the U.S. Laminate Market.
August 23, 2010—Jeff West and David Wilkerson with Shaw Industries, discuss the highlights of their second sustainability report. Listen to the interview to hear updates on their cradel-to-cradle initiatives, their Re2E energy facility in Dalton, Georgia and their DAK America partnership.
August 20, 2010—Jay Flynn, VP with Creating Your Space, and Kemp Harr discuss how the internet has changed the way consumers shop for flooring. Listen to the interview to hear how the consumer moves through a website devoted to flooring products.
August 17, 2010—Jane Walker with the Certified Floorcovering Installers organization and Kemp Harr discuss the highlights of this week's annual convention in Kansas City. Listen to the interview to hear about the diverse range of seminars and team building activities on the agenda. This is the 17th year for this meeting and the dates for this year are August 19-21.
August 16, 2010—Bob Holdsworth, emcee for tomorrow's Tribute to Sonna Calandrino, and Kemp Harr discuss the highlights for the event in Dalton Georgia. Listen to the interview to hear more about the reception, presentation and guest speakers. Those who wish to attend this event should let us know at RSVP@sonnacalandrino.com.