Jeanne Matson, President & CEO, Starnet
April 28, 2008—Jeanne Matson and Kemp Harr have a discussion at the annual Starnet Meeting in Orlando, Florida about recent changes at Starnet and the highlights of their annual meeting.
Flooring Podcast
Daniel Hendrix, President and CEO, Interface
April 25, 2008—Daniel Hendrix and Kemp Harr discuss Interface's year end and First Quarter results and the outlook for the commercial market in the months to come.
Jim Dion, President, Dionco Inc
April 23, 2008—Jim Dion is scheduled as a keynote speaker at Coverings 2008 on Wednesday, April 30 in Orlando, Florida. Jim and Kemp Harr discuss the topics that Jim will cover in each of his presentations.
Ron Lee, Executive Director, ReSource Commercial Flooring Network
April 18, 2008—Ron Lee and Kemp Harr discuss highlights of the annual ReSource Commercial Flooring Network meetiing in Savannah, Georgia. Ron also gives an overview of the size, scope and mission of their organization.
Melissa Murphy, SDC Manager, Johnston Paint and Decorating
April 17, 2008—Melissa Murphy and Kemp Harr discuss the value of the Shaw Design Center retreat from a retailer's perspective. Listen to the interview to hear her key take-aways and what she found valuable by attending the SDC meeting.
Scott Humphrey, Marketing Manager for Shaw Design Center
April 16, 2008—Kemp Harr interviews Scott Humphrey at the Shaw Design Center conference in Palm Coast Florida. Listen to the interview to hear the changes they're making for this elite group of retail partners. Specifics include showroom changes, benchmarking studies, protected territories, program growth plans and economic highlights.
Shaw Industries--LaShon McGinnis, Advertising Manager for Anso and Mike Leary, Director of Anso
April 15, 2008—Mike Leary, LaShon McGinnis and Kemp Harr talk about the 40 year history of the Anso brand and the details around their 40th Birthday. Listen to the interview to hear more specifics about their consumer advertising and retailer promotion.
Universal Fibers: Bentley Park-President and CEO; Bill Goodman-VP of Sales and Marketing
April 10, 2008—Bentley Park, Bill Goodman and kemp Harr discuss Universal Fiber's post consumber nylon 6,6 fiber which is being sold under the Refresh Fibers brand name. Announced last year at Neocon by Universal and Interface, this fiber provides a cradle to cradle sustainability solution for Nylon 6,6. Listen to the interview to hear more about Universal and their Earth Smart Technology sustainability initiatives.
Werner Braun, President of the Carpet and Rug Institute
April 9, 2008—Werner Braun and Kemp Harr discuss carpet's continued loss of share in the U.S. and action that CRI is taking to reverse that trend. Werner also summarizes why carpet continues to be the leading choice for floorcovering here in the U.S. Listen to the interview to hear more details about CRI's Seal of Approval program and the research the CRI uses to drive their activity.
Glenn Feder, President, National Trade Productions (Coverings)
April 8, 2008—Glenn Feder and Kemp Harr discuss this month's Coverings show scheduled in Orlando for April 29th to May 2nd. According to Glenn, pre-registration is up 30%. Listen to the interview to hear about their keynote speakers and other changes that will prove to make this a trade show worth attending.