Brian Greenwell, VP Sales/Marketing for Mullican Flooring
February 6, 2008—Brain Greenwell discusses Mullican's position in the marketplace and their new products for 2008.
Flooring Podcast
Gary Johnston, Director of the Stainmaster Brand at Invista
February 5, 2008—In this interview conducted at Surfaces 2008, Gary Johnston discusses Invista's new yarn system ("twice as soft as Tactesse"), the theme of their booth, the number of Stainmaster carpets introduced this year, and other interesting show information.
Don Finkell, President and CEO of Anderson Hardwood
February 4, 2008—Don Finkell is interviewed from his Surfaces 2008 booth discussing the show traffic, Anderson's new products, the theme of their booth and the transition of ownership over to Shaw Industires.
Ed Duncan, VP Marketing, Mannington
February 1, 2008—Ed Duncan talks about Mannington's new introductions and their product diversity as well as the quality of the show traffic at Surfaces 2008.
Beaulieu Rolls Out New Brand at Surfaces 2008
January 31, 2008—Patricia Flavin and Ralph Boe discuss their recent focus group results which led to the introduction of their new Bliss brand. This year Beaulieu has a new booth and a totally new look and several new products all of which are explained in this interview. (15 minutes)
Coming Soon -- Interviews from Surfaces 2008
January 30, 2008—
Surfaces Director - Dana Teague
January 29, 2008—Dana gives a preview for Surfaces 2008. In the interview she highlights the exciting new events scheduled for the show and gives a preview on what retailers should try to see. She also announces that hotel bookings are up for the show and that Surfaces will be moving to a new location in a few years.
Anna Marie Fanelli, co-owner Floor and Decor
January 28, 2008—Anna Marie Fanelli and Kemp Harr discuss her upcoming seminar at Surfaces: Green, It's just not surface deep any more, making what's on the inside count.
Santo Torcivia with Market Insights
January 25, 2008—Santo Torcivia and Kemp Harr give a quick preview of their upcoming Surfaces Seminar titled "Market Analysis for Retailers Made Easy." Seminar attendees will learn easy methods of measuring customer satisfaction, advertising effectiveness, competition and local area demographics. The seminar takes place at Surfaces Thursday, January 31 at 8:00 am.
Sam Allman with Allman Consulting
January 24, 2008—Sam Allman and Kemp Harr discuss Sam's seminar at Surfaces next week titled "How to Survive and Thrive During a Slow Economy." (7.5 minutes)