Rotem Eylor Discusses Republic Floor's Growth and Surfaces Plan
January 26, 2022—Rotem Eylor, CEO for Republic Floor, and Kemp Harr discuss Republic Floor’s year end growth and plans for Surfaces next week. Listen to the interview for more details.
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Cathy Buchanan Discusses Year End Growth and Her Plans to Attend Surfaces
January 24, 2022—Cathy Buchanan, co-owner with Independent Carpet One, and Kemp Harr discuss year end business results, store traffic and Cathy's plans to attend Surfaces next week in Las Vegas. Listen to the interview for more details.
Doug Jackson Discusses Cali Floors' Growth and Product Diversity
January 21, 2022—Doug Jackson, President of Cali Floors, and Kemp Harr discuss Cali’s growth, expanded product line, Surfaces exhibit plans and Brand focus. Listen to the interview for more details.
Keith Christman Discusses the DHA and Growth of Consumption and Imports of Engineered Hardwood
January 20, 2022—Keith Christman, President of the Decorative Hardwoods Association, and Kemp Harr discuss the trade association’s focus, growth within the category and the challenges the group is focused on in Washington. As we reported last week, Imports were up 24.6% in the first 11 months of 2021.
Jim Aaron Discusses the FCEF's First Installer Training Curriculum and Class
January 18, 2022—Jim Aaron, Executive Director of the Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF), and Kemp Harr discuss last week's launch of the first installer training program in Dalton, Georgia which will serve as a curriculum model for many more to come. Listen to the interview for more details.
Kirk Sandifer Discusses Cain & Bultman's Growth and New Tarkett Partnership
January 17, 2022—Kirk Sandifer, CEO with Cain & Bultman, and Kemp Harr discuss recent growth with this Jacksonville, Florida based flooring distributor and the firm’s new relationship with Tarkett. Listen to the interview for more details.
John Stephens Discusses His New Consumer Strategy Role at Shaw Industries
January 14, 2022—John Stephens, VP of Consumer Strategy for Shaw Industries, and Kemp Harr discuss John's new role at Shaw after 32 years with the company. Listen to the interview to hear what Shaw hopes to accomplish by moving him into this position.
Dan Natkin Discusses His New Role with BOEN Branded Hardwood
January 13, 2022—Dan Natkin, CEO with Bauwerk Group North American, and Kemp Harr discuss Dan’s new role and his plans for growth with the Boen hardwood brand in North America. Listen to the interview for more details. Boen sells exclusively through distribution.
Michael Martin Discusses Growth in Hardwood Flooring and Show Plans
January 12, 2022—Michael Martin, CEO with the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA), and Kemp Harr discuss early estimates for growth within the hardwood flooring category for 2021 and the trade associations training and trade show plans for 2022. Listen to the interview for more details.
Keith Hughes Discusses Market Dynamics Impacting the Publicly Traded Flooring Companies
January 10, 2022—Keith Hughes, Equity Analyst focused on building products sector, and Kemp Harr discuss the market dynamics impacting the growth and performance of the publicly traded flooring manufacturers. Listen to the interview for more details specifically on Mohawk, Interface and Armstrong Flooring.