March 25, 2021--Robert Dietz, Chief economist with the NAHB (National Association of Home Builders), and Kemp Harr discuss new home construction pace today and the outlook for the year in the U.S. Listen to the interview for more details.
March 24—Herb Upton, Lisa Lux and John Crews, VP of residential product, director of premium branded carpet and director of premium branded hard surface, respectively, and Kemp Harr discuss Shaw’s latest introductions with its Anderson-Tuftex and Coretec branded products. Watch tthe video for more details.
March 23, 2021—Herb Upton, Jon England and Teresa Tran, VP Hard Surface, Director of Category Mgmt. and VP of Retail Channel, respectively, and Kemp Harr discuss business conditions and the 2021 focus for new products under the Shaw Floors brand. Watch the video for more details.
March 22, 2021--Tim Baucom, CEO of Shaw Industries, discusses his background and focus as he steps into the CEO role at Shaw Industries--the largest flooring supplier in the U.S. Listen to interview to hear more about the challenges that Tim faces as he steps into this role.
March 19, 2021--Katie Engleman, VP of HR at Mohawk, and Kemp Harr discuss the strategy behind the “More with Mohawk” employee brand campaign. Listen to the interview for more details.
Michel Vermette, CEO with Armstrong Flooring, and Kemp Harr discuss business conditions and growth initiatives with Armstrong for 2021. Listen to the interview for more details.
March 17, 2021--Kermit Baker, a Harvard Economist, and Kemp Harr discuss the outlook for growth within the housing new construction and remodel sectors as well as the commercial construction and remodel work. Listen to the interview to hear Kermit’s perspective. Kermit is the chief economist with American Institute of Architecture and also tracks the Leading Indicators for Remodel Activity.
March 16, 2021—Mark Clayton, Jason Surratt and Lauren Campbell, President, VP of Carpet and Director of Styling, respectively, and Kemp Harr discuss Phenix’s carpet business, styling trends and new product focus for 2021. Phenix is a division of Mannington Mills.
March 15, 2021—Zach Zehner and Terry Marchetta, President and Sr. director of residential styling, respectively, for Mannington’s residential business, and Kemp Harr discuss business momentum, styling trends and new products for 2021. Watch the video for more details.
March 11, 2021--Curtis Blanton, President of DCO Commercial Floors and Dalton Carpet One, and Kemp Harr discuss DCO’s anticipated growth in the commercial sector in 2021 and its recent face to face annual employee meeting. Listen to the interview for more details.