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.
Flooring Podcast
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)
Eric Demaree--Chief Operating Officer for Carpet One Floor and Home
January 23, 2008—Eric Demaree and Kemp Harr discuss how Carpet One's members are doing in this economy. In addition they discuss the highlights of Carpet One's recent convention in Houston: The Beautiful Guarantee, their new spokesperson, Amy Wynn Pastor, and a creative way they chose to honor Alan Greenberg. Also included in this interview is an update on their Destination Carpet One store layout program. (11.5 minutes)
Vinnie Virga, President of Flooring America
January 22, 2008—Vinnie Virga and Kemp Harr discuss Flooring America's recent convention in Houston where they rolled out their new "Vision" showroom format. Listen for more details on this customer centric store design.
Chas Sydney--Vice President of AmericasMart--Discusses Rug Show and Shaw's Regtional Market
January 21, 2008—Chas Sydney and Kemp Harr discuss the Atlanta Rug Market, the expansion of AmericasMart in Atlanta and Shaw's decision to hold their Regional Market in downtown Atlanta.
Scott Sandlin, VP of Shaw Hardsurface on Regional Market Tour
January 18, 2008—Scott Sandlin and Kemp Harr discuss Shaw's regional markets for 2008. Interview includes an overview of their new products for 2008, the buying tone of their tour and the importance residential consumers put on sustainability.
Aaron Pirner, Co-owner of Cap Carpets
January 17, 2008—Aaron Pirner and Kemp Harr discuss the details of Cap Carpets acquisition of the GCO Carpet Outlet Franchise in St. Louis. Aaron also gives his secret for growth in this current economic situation.
Keith Hughes, managing director, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey
January 15, 2008—Keith Hughes and Kemp Harr discuss the economic outlook for 2008. Keith explains where he thinks we are in this economic downturn - predicting a turnaround in the residential builder market sometime in 2009 with a residential replacement recovery sometime in 2008. He also gives his outlook on what might happen in the commercial market.
Stephan Kuhne, Domotex Board of Directors Member
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.