September 27, 2022—Hector Narvaez, VP of Sales for Dal-Tile, Marazzi and American Olean, and Kemp Harr discuss ceramic tile trends, economic conditions in Europe and the Cersaie show in Bologna, Italy. Listen to the interview for more details.
September 22, 2022—Steve Sieracki, VP of Sales for Shaw’s Residential business, and Kemp Harr discuss the growth of Coretec and recent enhancements to the product including a new service guarantee. Listen to the interview for more details.
September 21, 2022—Harlan Stone, CEO with HMTX, and Kemp Harr discuss yesterday’s ribbon cutting event at the HMTX’s new World Headquarters in Norwalk, Connecticut and today’s meeting of the Housing Affordability Coalition. Listen to the interview for more details.
September 19, 2022—Doug Jackson and Eugene Garcia, President and COO with Cali, respectively, and Kemp Harr discuss Cali’s growth strategy and Eugene’s new role to support that growth. Listen to the interview to hear more.
September 16, 2022—Dan Mandel, Owner of Sterling Carpet and Flooring, and Kemp Harr discuss retail sales growth at Sterling, reducing clutter, online presence and the advantage of being part of the NFA. Listen to there interview (taped on a windy Michigan island) for more details.
September 15, 2022—Ian Newton, general manager with Flooring 101 and president-elect with the National Floorcovering Alliance (NFA), and Kemp Harr discuss the growth of Ian's retail business in Southern California and his new role at leader of the NFA staring in January. Listen to the interview for more information.
September 13, 2022—Jason McSwain, President of the NFA and McSwain Carpets and Floors, and Kemp Harr discuss the highlights of the fall NFA meeting on Mackinac Island. Listen to the interview to hear more about the health of the group and Jason's 10-store retail flooring business in Cincinnati.
September 12, 2022—David Moeller and Matt Cooper, CEO and President of National Accounts, respectively, and Kemp Harr discuss Inside Edge’s growth strategy and segment focus, as well as the firm’s decision to join the Fuse Commercial Flooring Alliance. Listen to the interview to hear more details about this top 10 commercial flooring contractor.
September 9, 2022—Santo Torcivia, an economist with Market Insights, and Kemp Harr talk about the recent import numbers within the flooring business and Santo’s outlook for the remainder of the year. Listen to the interview for more details.
September 8, 2022—Carrie Edwards Isaac, VP of Hospitality with Shaw Contract, and Kemp Harr discuss Carrie’s new role, the health of the Hospitality sector and the award winning design of the downtown Denver Sheraton Hotel. Listen to the interview for more details.