February 10, 2010—Brian Greenwell, VP of Marketing with Mullican, and Kemp Harr discuss the evolution of Mullican's business over the last 10 years and its newest product introductions. Watch the interview to hear how Mullican has been able to grow its business with retailers. Brian also talks about lumber prices and the company's outlook for 2010.
February 9, 2010—Ed Duncan, Sr. VP of Marketing for Mannington, and Kemp Harr discuss Mannington's key new product introductions and the company's outlook for 2010. Watch this video to see more about what Mannington was launching at the show.
February 8, 2010—Paul Murfin, VP of Sales with Armstrong, provides highlights on Armstrong's Surfaces booth and show message. Watch the video to hear Paul talk about how long it's been since Armstrong exhibited on the show floor, key new product introductions, private equity ownership and product pricing.
February 5, 2010—Dana Teague, Surfaces Show Director, and Kemp Harr discuss the attendance, tone and highlights of this year's Surfaces Expo. Listen to the interview to hear Dana talk about the show on its last day, along with plans for next year.
February 4, 2010—Two Flooring America Dealers, Scott Steel and Kelby Frederick, talk to Kemp Harr about their decision to merge their two businesses and form a six-store chain that services Houston, Dallas and Texarkana. Listen to the interview to hear how this came about and the synergies they hope to achieve by combining the business.
February 2, 2010—Gary Cissell, Director of Flooring at Nebraska Furniture Mart, and Kemp Harr talk briefly the day before Surfaces about why Gary comes to Surfaces every year. Listen to the interview to hear Gary talking about the show and about the NFA Meeting that is held every year prior to the show.
January 29, 2010—Christine Whittemore, with Simple Marketing Now, and Kemp Harr discuss the nuances of selling flooring to women. Listen to the interview to hear some statistics about women and to hear what their hot buttons are when it comes to buying flooring.
January 27, 2010—Bridgette Kelly (British Wool) and Kemp Harr discuss the roll out of "The Wool Project," a five-year promotional campaign supported by the Prince of Whales (Prince Charles). Listen to the interview to hear about wool's role in the carpet industry and what this campaign could mean to retailers.
January 26, 2010—Laurie Lyza, Director of Marketing for Crossville Tile and Kemp Harr discuss the 2010 Vision Design Award. Listen to the interview to hear more about new contest designed to provide recognition to architects and interior designers for their creative integration of flooring and overall design. For more specific details or to enter go to www.floorfocus.com/designaward
January 25, 2010—David Elyachar and Scott Perron discuss the highlights of their 17th Annual Convention. Listen to the interview to hear about how this year's convention focused on selling to women and also what their outlook is for 2010.