January 14, 2008—Stephan Kuhne and Kemp Harr discuss the highlights of the Domotex show in Germany--the largest flooring show in the world. Included in the interview are the size and scope of the show, a listing of the U.S. manufacturers who attended the show and a discussion on the advantages for attending and exhibiting at the show.
January 10, 2008—Tyrone Johnson, Amtico's new general manager introduces himself and discusses his focus for Amtico for 2008. He also provides valuable information about the market sectors where LVT sells the best. Amtico is a leader in the luxury vinyl tile business. Prior to working for Amtico, Tyrone worked for Armstrong. (8 minutes)
January 9, 2008—Bob Weiner, President of Constantine Carpets explains how the company has been able to obtain double digit revenue growth since their beginning in 1998. (8 minutes)
January 8, 2008—Big Bob (aka David Elyachar) speaks to us from his annual meeting this weekend in Chattanooga. In the interview he discusses their size, growth and how they position their stores to consumers in the Market place. He also announces the appointment of a new president for Big Bob's Outlet
January 4, 2008—Pittsburg Retailer Patrick Molyneaux discusses the closing of competing retailer Prizant's Carpets. Molyneaux also adds his thoughts on what it takes to be successful when competing with the home centers.
December 15, 2007—Mike Barker, Investment and Retirement Management discusses Morgan Keegan’s reiteration if its "market perform" rating on Mohawk and the reduction of its estimates for Mohawk’s 2007 and 2008 earnings. Barker talks about yesterday’s producer price report and its implications for the companies in the floor covering business and the Federal Reserve. Also discussed are the actions taken by the Fed this week and the the reaction by the market.
December 14, 2007—Sustainable Editor and Publisher Jon Dougal, in the second part of a three-part series discusses green real estate, the front-end cost of a green structure, the factors that make a structure green, the positive results one can expect from a green structure and the growth in the number of contractors that build green structures.
December 13, 2007—Sustainable Editor and Publisher Jon Dougal, in the first part of a three-part series discusses green real estate, defining it and discussing its growth in recent years and its emphasis on energy ratings, green building standards, and the green certification process. Also discusses are the actions taking place in the real estate community to ready itself for the anticipate growth.
December 12, 2007—Floor Focus Magazine Publisher Kemp Harr looks back as the last week in the floor covering business discussing: The dealReporter report stating that Armstrong is leaning toward a sale and Berkshire Hathaway’s earlier bid on the company; The opening of a Home Depot project-oriented store in Canada and the closing of three home Depot call centers; The opening of Lowe’s first international location; Empire’s exit from windows, siding and gutters; Shaw’s move to distribute Zickgraf Hardwood and; The results of Floor Focus’ retail display contest and the Focus Retail 100.
December 12, 2007—From the Hard Surface Division of Shaw Industries, Eric Erickson, Laminate Category Manager and Kevin Thompson, Hardwood Category Manager, in the final part of a three-part series discuss Loc N Place the company’s new laminate locking system, their long-term expectations for Loc N Place and the company’s Epic hardwood line. Erickson and Thompson also discuss what they’re hearing from the field.