Ian Newton Discusses Highlights of NFA Spring Meeting in Florida
May 8, 2025—Ian Newton, President of the NFA and general manager at Flooring 101, and Kemp Harr discuss how some retailers are able to find growth in a soft market, as well as highlights of t...
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NFA Spring Meeting Underway Now in Tampa
Tampa, FL, April 28, 2025—The National Floorcovering Alliance spring meeting started yesterday in Tampa, Florida.
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Ian Newton Discusses NFA Fall Meeting in Washington, D.C.
October 29, 2024—Ian Newton, President of the NFA, and Kemp Harr discuss the success of Ian's business at Flooring 101 and the highlights of the NFA Fall meeting held this week in Washington,...
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NFA Meeting Underway Now in Washington DC
Washington, DC, October 28, 2024-The National Floorcovering Alliance (NFA) fall meeting begins today in Washington, D.C.
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NFA Meeting Underway in Banff, Alberta
Banff, Alberta, March 13, 2024-The National Flooring Alliance’s (NFA) spring meeting started yesterday in Banff, Alberta.
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Ian Newton Discusses the Highlights of the NFA Spring Meeting in Banff, Canada
March 13, 2024—Ian Newton, Chairman of the NFA and GM with Flooring 101, and Kemp Harr discuss the health of Ian's retail business in Southern California and the health of the NFA membership....
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NFA Fall Meeting Underway Now in Coeur d’Alene
Coeur d’Alene, ID, October 18, 2023-The National Floorcovering Alliance fall meeting is underway now in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, running through October 20.
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Ian Newton Discusses Highlights of the NFA Fall Meeting
October 18, 2023—Ian Newton, President of the National Floor Covering Alliance (NFA), and Kemp Harr discuss business conditions for the group’s retail members and other highlights from ...
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Nonfarm Employment Rose in August, Unemployment Up to 3.8%
Washington, DC, September 1, 2023—Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 187,000 in August, and the unemployment rate rose to 3.8%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
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Focus on Leadership: NFA’s Ian Newton talks about how he plans to lead the exclusive group of flooring retailers – April 2023
Publisher Kemp Harr interviews Ian Newton, the newly elected leader of the National Floorcovering Alliance, including his decision to emigrate from the U.K., his start as an installer, and the success...
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Nonfarm Employment Rose by 209K in June, Unemployment Virtually Flat
Washington, DC, July 7, 2023-- Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 209,000 in June, and the unemployment rate changed little at 3.6%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
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NFA Adds Jordans Flooring as a Member
Cincinnati, OH, May 17, 2023-The National Floorcovering Alliance (NFA) has added a new member: Jordans Flooring.
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Nonfarm Employment Up by 236,000, Unemployment Steady at 3.5%
Washington, DC, May 5, 2023—Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 236,000 in March, and the unemployment rate changed little at 3.5%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
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Mobile Marketing Rolls Out Sample Ordering Program for NFA
Pottstown, PA, April 28, 2023—At the recent spring meeting of the National Flooring Alliance (NFA), Mobile Marketing announced a comprehensive new floor sample ordering program for NFA members.
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NFA's Spring Meeting Underway in Saint Kitts
Saint Kitts, Caribbean, April 18, 2023-The National Floorcovering Alliance’s (NFA) spring meeting started April 17 in Saint Kitts, Caribbean, running through April 20.
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Nonfarm Employment Rose by 236K in March, Unemployment at 3.5%
Washington, DC, April 10, 2023-- Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 236,000 in March, and the unemployment rate changed little at 3.5%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
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Emser Awards NFA Dealer of the Year Award to Nebraska Furniture Mart
Las Vegas, Nevada, February 2, 2023—At its booth at Surfaces, Emser Tile awarded its first-ever National Floorcovering Alliance (NFA) Dealer of the Year award.
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Lauren Coles Discusses Highlights From NFA Meeting at Surfaces
January 31, 2023—Lauren Coles, sales manager at Coles Fine Flooring in San Diego, and Kemp Harr discuss current business conditions at Coles and highlights from the NFA meeting at Surfaces. L...
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NFA & IDG Hold Meetings Ahead of Surfaces
Las Vegas, NV, January 30, 2023-Prior to the opening of Surfaces tomorrow, the National Floorcovering Alliance (NFA) and International Design Guild (IDG) are both hosting meetings today.
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Dan Mandel Discusses Sterling's Growth and the NFA Advantage
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 ...
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Ian Newton Discusses Flooring 101's Growth and His Future Role as President of the NFA
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 ...
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Jason McSwain Discusses Highlights of the Fall NFA Meeting on Mackinac Island
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...
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NFA Fall Meeting Underway Now at Mackinac Island, Michigan
Mackinac Island, MI, September 12, 2022-The NFA fall meeting is underway now, concluding the evening of September 14.
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David Chambers Discusses Growth at Nebraska Furniture Mart and the NFA Meeting in Vail, Colorado
March 25, 2022—David Chambers, Director of Flooring at Nebraska Furniture Mart, and Kemp Harr discuss flooring sales growth at NFM and a few highlights of the NFA meeting this week in Vail, C...
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Lauren Coles Discusses Growth at Coles Fine Flooring and NFA Marketing Initiatives
March 24, 2022—Lauren Coles, sales manager at Coles Fine Flooring and marketing committee chair with the NFA, and Kemp Harr discuss growth at her family’s retail stores in San Diego and...
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Jason McSwain Discusses Highlights of the Spring NFA Meeting
March 22, 2022—Jason McSwain, President of the NFA, and Kemp Harr discuss the performance of the group's members as well as their outlook for the coming year. Listen to the interview to hear ...
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NFA Spring Meeting Starts Today in Vail
Vail, CO, March 21, 2022—The National Floorcovering Alliance (NFA) spring meeting kicks off today at the Grand Hyatt in Vail, Colorado.
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Nonfarm Employment Rose to 199K in Dec., Unemployment at 3.9%
Washington, DC, January 7, 2022—Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 199,000 in December, and the unemployment rate declined to 3.9%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
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Jason McSwain Discusses the Highlights of the NFA Meeting Last Week In Cabo, Mexico
October 12, 2021—Jason McSwain, President of the NFA and of McSwain Carpet and Floors, and Kemp Harr discuss highlights of the NFA meeting in Cabo, Mexico last week. Listen to the interview f...
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Steve Hendricks Discusses the NFA's Strategy for Replacing the Stainmaster Brand
September 9, 2021—Steve Hendricks, flooring buyer with RC Willey, and Kemp Harr discuss the growth of his flooring business and the strategy that the National Floorcovering Alliance (NFA) has...
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Sam O'Krent Discusses His Decision to Join the NFA
May 27, 2021—Sam O’Krent, Owner of O’Krent Floors in San Antonio, Texas, and Kemp Harr discuss Sam's decision to become part of the National Floorcovering Alliance (NFA). Listen t...
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Lauren Coles Discusses Coles Fine Flooring and her NFA Marketing Committee Role
April 21, 2021—Lauren Coles, a third generation family member with Coles Fine Flooring in San Diego, and Kemp Harr discuss the family’s flooring business and her role as chair of the NF...
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NFA Honors Vance Bell on Final Night of Spring Meeting
Adairsville, GA, April 21, 2021-On the final night of the National Flooring Alliance (NFA) Spring Meeting, Jason McSwain, president of the NFA, called Vance Bell to the stage to honor him as he retire...
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Jason McSwain Discusses Highlights of the NFA Spring Meeting at Barnsley Resort
April 20, 2021—Jason McSwain, President of the NFA and of McSwain Carpet and Floors, and Kemp Harr discuss the group’s growth and focus for the first quarter of 2021 as well as the perf...
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NFA Spring Meeting Underway Now at Barnsley Resort
Adairsville, GA, April 19, 2021-The National Flooring Alliance (NFA) spring meeting commenced yesterday at Barnsley Resort in Adairsville, Georgia.
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NFA Cancels March Meeting in Vail, Opts for Adairsville in April
Cincinnati, OH, February 8, 2021-The NFA will delay its spring meeting in Vail, Colorado until spring 2022 and will meet this year at Barnsley Gardens in Adairsville, Georgia, April 17 to 21.
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Jay McDonnell Discusses the NFA and Custom Carpet Centers' Retail Flooring Business
September 25, 2020--Jay McDonnell, president of Custom Carpet Centers in western New York state, and Kemp Harr discuss business conditions in Jay's market and the benefits of being part of th...
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Jason McSwain Discusses McSwain Carpet & Floors' Business and the NFA Meeting
September 24, 2020--Jason McSwain, president of McSwain Carpet & Floors and president of the NFA, discusses his Cincinnati-based retail flooring business and highlights from the NFA meeti...
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Phil Koufidakis Discusses Baker Brothers' Flooring Business and the NFA Meeting
September 23, 2020--Phil Koufidakis, president of Baker Brothers in Phoenix, and Kemp Harr discuss the flooring retailers' 75th anniversary, sales momentum, digital advertising focus and over...
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Lisa Browning Discusses Attendance and Safety Protocols for the NFA Meeting in Savannah
September 11, 2020--Lisa Browning, executive director with the NFA, and Kemp Harr discuss the anticipated attendance and safety protocols for the NFA’s meeting in Savannah in mid-Septem...
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Nonfarm Employment Added 1.4 Million Jobs in August
Washington, DC, Septemer 4, 2020—Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 1.4 million in August, and the unemployment rate fell to 8.4%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
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Nonfarm Employment Rose to 1.8M in July
Washington, DC, August 7, 2020—Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 1.8 million in July, and the unemployment rate fell to 10.2%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
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NFA Fall Meeting Confirmed for September With Additional Safety Measures
July 30, 2020–Ahead of the National Floorcovering Alliance’s Fall Conference, the organization has released some added safety measures that will be in place amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Ian Newton Discusses How Flooring 101 and the NFA Have Reacted to Virus Slowdown
April 17, 2020--Ian Newton, General Manager with Flooring 101 and VP of the NFA, and Kemp Harr discuss business conditions in his seven-store flooring chain in Southern California and the decision ...
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NFA Cancels Spring Meeting, Pushes Cabo to October 2021
Cincinnati, OH, April 15, 2020-The National Floorcovering Alliance (NFA) has cancelled its spring meeting, originally scheduled for March and then rescheduled for May.
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NFA Reschedules Spring 2020 Meeting for May
Cincinnati, OH, March 18, 2020—The National Floorcovering Alliance (NFA) has rescheduled its spring 2020 meeting, originally slated for March, for May 18 to 21.
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NFA Postpones Spring Meeting, Plans to Reschedule
Cincinnati, OH, March 16, 2020-The National Floorcovering Alliance (NFA) has decided to cancel its spring 2020 meeting, scheduled for March 23, and is currently working to reschedule.
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Nonfarm Employment Rose in February; Unemployment Virtually Flat
Washington, DC, March 6, 2020-Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 273,000 in February, and the unemployment rate was little changed at 3.5%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
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AHF Launches Robbins Brand to NFA & Specialty Retail
Mountville, PA, February 7, 2020—AHF Products is launching the Robbins brand of fine hardwood flooring exclusively to National Flooring Alliance members and specialty retailers to help different...
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Jason McSwain Discusses the Business Focus for the NFA Related to Margin Erosion
September 13, 2019—Jason McSwain, President of the National Floorcovering Alliance (NFA), and Kemp Harr discuss the group's focus on keeping margins healthy both with LVT and Carpet. Listen t...
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