Flooring Podcast

Jim Garner at Sergenian's Discusses Winning the Mohawk Greenworks Dealer of the Year Award

January 15, 2010—Jim Garner, one of the owners of Sergenian's Floor Coverings in Madison, Wis., and Kemp Harr, discuss Sergenian's sustainability story and the factors that contributed to the company being selected as Mohawk's Greenworks Dealer of the Year. Listen to the interview to find out how Sergenian's has met its promise, since 2007, to keep every scrap of old carpet out of the landfill, as well as other initiatives related to energy savings.

Howard Brodsky Discusses CCA Global's 25th Anniversary and His Outlook for the Future

January 14, 2010—Howard Brodsky, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of CCA Global, and Kemp Harr review the highlights of CCA Glabal's 25 years of Success. Listen to the interview to hear Howard talk about how the business has changed, the challenges retailers face today and his outlook for the near future.

Nia Evans with GE Money Explains Legal Changes in the Type of Credit Retailers can Offer Consumers

January 13, 2010—Nia Evans, Flooring Marketing Manager for GE Money, and Kemp Harr discuss how the new CARD act of 2009 (which goes into effect next month) will alter the way flooring retailers can offer their consumers credit. Listen to the interview to learn that retailers can no longer offer 6 month or "no pays" credit promotions to consumers.

Eric Demaree Discusses the Highlights of the Carpet One Winter Convention and His Outlook for 2010

January 12, 2010—Eric Demaree, President of Carpet One, and Kemp Harr discuss the highlights of last weeks Winter Convention in Washington D.C. Listen to the interview to hear the details about Carpet One's new offense strategy, how they plan to beat out their competition and their expectations for 2010.

Armstrong and CCA Global Discuss Their Decision to Establish a Direct Channel Relationship

January 11, 2010—Charlie Dilks with CCA Global and Paul Murfin with Armstrong discuss the details around their decision to establish a "direct" channel relationship in 2010. Listen to the interview with Kemp Harr to hear what both entities stand to gain and the role Armstrong's distributors will continue to play.

Danny Girton with Guinness Discusses Shaw Industries' World Record Pie Fight

January 8, 2010—Danny Girton with the Guinness Book of World Records, who was on hand to judge the Shaw Anso Pie Fight, tells Kemp Harr what he was looking for as Shaw set out to set a world record for pie fights. The previous record of 269 people was set last September. The Shaw promotion was designed to show that Anso could withstand soiling from chocolate, apple, and cherry pies.

Rita Dommermuth Discusses Highlights and Weather Conditions for Domotex Germany

January 6, 2010—Rita Dommermuth, VP of Sales for Domotex, and Kemp Harr discuss the highlights for the worlds largest global flooring expo which will be held in Hanover Germany from January 16 to 19. Listen to the interview to hear more details about the anticipated attendance, U.S. participation, Contract World, a bus tour of German retailers, and more about the weather forecast.

Kelly Cooper Discusses Surfaces Attendance Outlook and Show Enhancements

January 5, 2010—Kelly Cooper, Surfaces Expo Marketing Manager, and Kemp Harr discuss indications from pre-event bookings that attendance for the February Surfaces should be up from last year. Listen to the interview to hear more about this and about other key changes to this year's residential flooring trade show.

Jim Bethel Discusses His Tenure in the Flooring Industry Just Prior to Retirement

December 30, 2009—Jim Bethel, CEO of J+J/Invision, and Kemp Harr discuss the evolution of the flooring industry as Bethel prepares to retire at the end of the year. Listen to the interview to hear the highlights of his career and his plans for the future.

Jeff Meadows Discusses Beaulieu's New Products and Programs for Surfaces 2010

December 29, 2009—Jeff Meadows, Executive VP of Residential for Beaulieu of America, and Kemp Harr briefly discuss Beaulieu's new stain warranty, a new line of soft nylon and polyester carpets and a few other programs that will be introduced at Surfaces 2010 in Las Vegas in a few weeks.