Flooring Podcast

Ray Anderson & 10 Years of Sustainability at Interface - Part 2

September 20, 2004—Interface Chairman Ray Anderson, in the final part of a two-part conversation, discusses the company’s ten years of sustainability from the events that first lead him to gain awareness of the principles of sustainability to the decision to adopt the concept in every phase of the company’s operation. Anderson talks about how these actions changed the company and its products, the company’s ultimate sustainability goals and InterfaceFLOR and the consumer market for sustainable products.

Ray Anderson & 10 Years of Sustainability at Interface – Part 1

September 19, 2004—Interface Chairman Ray Anderson, in the first part of a two-part conversation, discusses the company’s ten years of sustainability from the events that first lead him to gain awareness of the principles of sustainability to the decision to adopt the concept in every phase of the company’s operation. Anderson talks about how these actions changed the company and its products, the company’s ultimate sustainability goals and InterfaceFLOR and the consumer market for sustainable products.

Flooring America Retailer Gary Titiner Pt 2

September 16, 2004—Retailer Gary Titiner, of Aurora, Illinois, owner of five Flooring Americas, two Rug Décor locations and a liquidation center, in the final part of a two-part series discusses his approach toward store layout and the hard surface vs. soft face-off. Titiner also discusses the technology used in his operations, plans for his Rug Decor stores, his plans for Surfaces and his expectations for this year and next.

Flooring America Retailer Gary Titiner Pt. 1

September 15, 2004—Retailer Gary Titiner, of Aurora, Illinois, is the owner of five Flooring America locations, two Rug Décor locations and a liquidation center. In the first part of a two part series, he discusses his various operations, the competitive environment within his areas, and the reasons he has become a member of buying group.

Frank O’Neill – The Week in the Floor Covering Industry

September 14, 2004—Frank O’Neill, Publisher, Floor Focus magazine and Dave Foster Host, Floor Radio discuss: Home Depot’s new Manhattan store and its unusual offerings and Bob Nardelli's four growth strategy elements: enhancing the core, adding innovative merchandise, top-notch information technology and employment development. Also discussed: hardwood from China and the upcoming Floor Focus annual design survey

Trivers -- Competing with Empire & Lumber Liquidators – Part 2

September 13, 2004—Jon Trivers – Marketing Wit & Wisdom, in the final part of a two-part series, looks at StarNet’s approach in dealing with competition in its early days and draws an analogy with today’s retailers and the competition they face with the home improvement players and Empire Carpet and Lumber Liquidators.

CRI’s Werner Braun – The State of Maintenance in the Commercial Sector

September 13, 2004—Werner Braun, President, Carpet & Rug Institute discusses the recent distribution of a CRI video on the health properties of carpet to health care facilities managers. Also discussed, the general state of carpet maintenance in the commercial and institutional sectors and the association’s involvement in governmental and political events.

Trivers -- Competing with Empire & Lumber Liquidators – Part 1

September 12, 2004—Jon Trivers – Marketing Wit & Wisdom, in the first of a two-part series, looks back at the early days of StarNet and the approach the co-op took with their new-found competition -- Shaw, Interface and DuPont – drawing an analogy with today’s retailers and the competition they face. Trivers discusses retailers Empire Carpet and Lumber Liquidators, their approach to the marketplace and their strengths and weaknesses.

Barker on the Market

September 9, 2004—Mike Barker, Investment & Retirement Management analyzes the remarks made earlier this week by Alan Greenspan and looks at the Fed’s intentions regarding a rate hike for the upcoming FOMC’s meeting on Sept. 21. Barker also looks at market expectations for that meeting, the rise of Mohawk shares, the upcoming earnings season, oil prices, the market and the election and how the market has fared historically during September.

Frank O’Neill – The Week in the Floor Covering Industry

September 8, 2004—Frank O’Neill, Publisher, Floor Focus magazine and Dave Foster Host, Floor Radio discuss: StarNet’s recently announced speaker series, ““Mix – The Concrete Truth about Concrete Moisture,” which is scheduled for Sept. & Oct.; Tarkett’s first half earnings; Pergo’s launching of wood line in the U.S.; Tricycle’s merger with Cre8tive in the simulated sample arena; Interfaces’ 10 years of sustainability; FloorTek ’05 opens for exhibitor registration; and Berkshire buys in to ServiceMaster.