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Steve Cloud Discusses Starnet Annual Meeting and Growth at M. Frank Higgins

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Cloud, chairman of Starnet and co-owner of M. Frank Higgins, and Kemp Harr discuss the Board’s structure and focus for this year as well as Hi...

Mark Bischoff Discusses Highlights of Starnet's Annual Meeting in Florida

24 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Bischoff, CEO of Starnet, and Kemp Harr discuss the health of this commercial flooring contractor co-op and the highlights of their Annual Meetin...

Dan Natkin Disccusses Market Conditions and Trends in the Hardwood Flooring Business

22 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Natkin, CEO with Essex Finishes, and Kemp Harr discuss business conditions and styling trends in the wood flooring business. Listen to the intervi...

Allison Wolff Discusses Shaw Contract's New Atlanta Showroom

21 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Allison Wolff, RVP for Shaw Contract over Georgia, and Kemp Harr discuss the brand’s new Atlanta showroom and the grand opening event that was held ...

Mike Gallman Discusses Mohawk Group's Starnet Program and the Hero Flooring Acquisition

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Gallman, president of The Mohawk Group, and Kemp Harr discuss business conditions in the commercial market, Mohawk's education roadshow with Star...

Noah Fulton Discusses His New Role as CEO of Karndean Designflooring

17 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Noah Fulton, the new CEO of Karndean Designflooring, and Kemp Harr discuss Noah's background and the scope of the business that he now leads as CEO. L...

Todd Duffy Discusses Changes He is Making as the New Owner of Molyneaux Home

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Todd Duffy, the new owner of Molyneaux Home, a 7-store chain of retail flooring stores based in the Pittsburgh area, and Kemp Harr discuss changes Tod...

Dave Meberg Discusses Growth at Consolidated Flooring and Starnet Meeting

10 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dave Meberg, CEO of Consolidated Flooring, a family-owned commercial flooring contractor based in New York, and Kemp Harr discuss the firm’s solid b...

Jenn Hoff Discusses Coverings Highlights and Evolution of Trade Show Business

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jenn Hoff, CEO with Taffy, the trade show company that hosts Coverings, and Kemp Harr discuss highlights of last week’s Coverings Expo in Las Vegas ...

Sofia Sabattini Discusses Why the Stonepeak Booth Won Best of Show at Coverings

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sofia Sabattini, director of marketing for Stonepeak Ceramics, and Kemp Harr discuss the brand's Best of Show booth award and the story behind the rec...

Jed Durbin and Mike Ward Discuss Portobello's Supplier of the Year Award

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jed Durbin and Mike Ward, Board Member and VP of Sales with Portobello, respectively, and Kemp Harr discuss the firm’s CTDA Supplier of the year awa...

Alena Capra Discusses Tile Trends from Coverings 2026

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Alena Capra, ambassador for Coverings expo and principal with Alena Capra Design, and Kemp Harr discuss the latest fashion and tile trends at the Cove...

Tressa Samdal Discusses Panariagroup's Coverings Presentation

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tressa Samdal, senior director of marketing and product for Panariagroup, and Kemp Harr discuss Florida Tile’s latest collections being launched at ...

Joe Lundgren Discusses Highlights from the Coverings Expo in Las Vegas

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

oe Lundgren, an industry consultant focused on the tile market, and Kemp Harr discuss the highlights of the Coverings Expo in Las Vegas. Listen to int...

Dave Chambers Discusses NFM's Growth and the FCEF Installer Training Program

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dave Chambers, director of flooring for Nebraska Furniture Mart, and Kemp Harr discuss continued growth in the flooring segment and Dave's voluntary r...

Penny Carnino Discusses Grigsby's Growth and NFA Marketing Breakout Session

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Penny Carnino, GM at Grigsby’s Carpet Tile and Hardwood, and Kemp Harr discuss the firm’s retail business in Tulsa, Oklahoma and highlights of the...

Ian Newton Discusses the NFA Spring Meeting in Lake Tahoe

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ian Newton, president of the NFA and GM at Flooring 101, and Kemp Harr discuss business conditions with the NFA members, which flooring categories are...

David Gross Discusses Flooring Installer Shortage and 25th Anniversary

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

David Gross, executive director of INSTALL, and Kemp Harr discuss whether there is a shortage of trained installers and the benefits of using installe...

Debra Levin Discusses Last Weeks PDC Summit for Healthcare Design

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Debra Levin, CEO for the Center for Health Design, and Kemp Harr discuss last week’s PDC Summit held in Houston, Texas. PDC stands for planning, des...

Tom Ellis Discusses Growth of Spec ID Usage with Flooring Contractors

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tom Ellis, co-founder and marketing leader for Spec-ID, and Kemp Harr discuss the rapid adoption of this cloud-based bid submittal software tool with ...

Abby Reinhard Discusses Software Options for Contract Dealers

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Abby Reinhard, owner and president of GP Flooring Solutions, and Kemp Harr discuss highlights of the technology pre-conference at the Fuse annual meet...

George Donnelly Discusses Potential Moisture Issues with 1L Concrete

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

George Donnelly, owner of George Donnelly Testing and Inspections, and Kemp Harr discuss concerns over potential moisture issues with Type 1L concrete...

Mike Hayes Discusses Continued Growth at David's Abbey Carpet and Floors

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Hayes, co-owner of David’s Abbey Carpet & Floors, a three-store retailer based in Knoxville, Tennessee, and Kemp Harr discuss recent growth and...

Todd van der Kruik and Christina Bowlby Discuss the New Design Team for Bentley Mills

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Todd van der Kruik and Christina Bowlby, founder of Neutral Haus and senior director of design for Bentley Mills, respectively, and Kemp Harr discuss ...

Geoff Gordon Discusses Highlights of the Fuse Annual Meeting

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Geoff Gordon, executive director of the Fuse Commercial Flooring Alliance, and Kemp Harr discuss highlights of this week’s meeting held in San Diego...

David Hardy, Keith Johnson and Bill Wilson Discuss Abbey's Winter Convention

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

David Hardy, EVP, Keith Johnson, VP of Merchandising, and Bill Wilson, COO with Abbey flooring, and Kemp Harr discuss the highlights of Abbey's winter...

Ralph Grogan and Ravi Mehra Discuss Avery Dennison's Growth Strategy with Taylor Adhesives

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ralph Grogan, GM with Taylor Adhesives, and Ravi Mehra, vice president of corporate development/strategy with Avery Dennison, and Kemp Harr discuss wh...

Marlene Morin Showcases Sika's Brand Strategy and Growth Plans for 2026

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Marlene Morin, senior director of floor covering with Sika, and Kemp Harr discuss Sika’s integration of the Schönox brand and growth plans for 2026...

John Rietveldt Showcases I4F's Growth Strategy With New Intellectual Properties and AI Tools

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Rietveldt, CEO of I4F, and Kemp Harr showcase the Intellectual Property Firm’s newest technology and how the company is using AI technology for...

Julian Dossche and Greg Wrenn Showcase IFC's Canopy Branded Product at Surfaces 2026

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Julian Dossche and Greg Wrenn, president and vice of product, respectively, and Kemp Harr discuss IFC’s unique and limited go-to-market strategy and...

Lauren Schnakenberg and Jason Surratt Showcase Tarkett's Products at Surfaces 2026

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Lauren Schnakenberg and Jason Surratt, senior director marketing and design and president with Tarkett, respectively, and Kemp Harr discuss Tarkett’...

David Raymond and Emily Holle Showcase MSI's New Products and Trends

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

David Raymond and Emily Holle, senior director sales and marketing and creative director with MSI, respectively, and Kemp Harr showcase market trends ...

Floris Koopmans Showcases Unilins Expanded IP Portfolio and New Display at Surfaces 2026

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Floris Koopmans, director of sales and marketing for intellectual properties for Unilin, and Kemp Harr discuss Unilin’s expanded staff and IP focus ...

Christine Zampaglione, Jonathan Cohen, Jamann Stepp Showcase Stantons 2026 Programs and Products

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Christine Zampaglione, Jonathan Cohen and Jamann Stepp, Sr. Director of Marketing, CEO and SVP of hard surface with Stanton Design, respectively, and ...

TM Nuckols Showcases The Dixie Groups Color Focus and New Products for 2026

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

T.M. Nuckols, president of The Dixie Group, and Kemp Harr discuss why the firm continues to lead on the upper end of the carpet market as well as with...

Doug Jackson Showcases Cali Floors' Award-Winning Showroom and New Products

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Doug Jackson, CEO with Cali Floors, and Kemp Harr showcase Cali’s Surfaces showroom and discuss the firm’s winning marketing strategy and new prod...

Brent Emore and Jennifer Zimmerman Discuss AHF's Message at Surfaces

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Brent Emore and Jennifer Zimmerman, CEO and CCO with AHF Products, respectively, and Kemp Harr discuss AHF’s new products and programs at Surfaces 2...

Jimmy Tuley and Al Boulogne Discuss Mannington's New Products at Surfaces

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy Tuley and Al Boulogne, president of residential business and SVP sales and marketing with Mannington, respectively, and Kemp Harr discuss Mannin...

Jeff Meadows Discusses Mohawk's New Products and Programs at Surfaces 2026

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Meadows, president and CCO with Mohawk’s residential business, and Kemp Harr discuss dealer feedback at their winter markets, a new installer p...

Drew Hash Discusses Southwind's Focus for 2026

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Drew Hash, CEO with Southwind, and Kemp Harr discuss Southwind’s product focus for 2026 and why retailers like to offer this brand to their consumer...

Annie Cowart and Ryan Powell Discuss Shaws' Introductions at Surfaces

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Annie Cowart and Ryan Powell, SVP of SFN and VP of Retail with Shaw Industries, respectively, and Kemp Harr discuss Shaw’s new products and programs...

Paul Friederichsen Discusses the Highlights of Surfaces 2026 in Vegas

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Friederichsen, the founder of Brand Biz, and Kemp Harr discuss the highlights at the Surfaces Expo in Las Vegas last week.

Pami Bhullar Discusses His 2026 New Years Resolutions and Surfaces

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Pami Bhullar, VP of business development with The Dixie Group, and Kemp Harr discuss Pami’s 2026 New Year’s resolutions to help flooring professio...

Rachel Lesczynski Discusses The Surfaces Education Schedule

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Rachel Lesczynski, conference manager with Surfaces (TISE), and Kemp Harr discuss the highlights of next week’s education program in Las Vegas. The ...

Melissa Murphy Discusses Why Johnston Paint and Decorating Grows Every Year

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Melissa Murphy, co-owner of Johnston Paint and Decorating, and Kemp Harr discuss why this flooring retailer in Columbia, MO, is continuing to grow, an...

Derrick Daye Discusses the Woodpicker Merchandising Tool for Increasing Hardwood Sales

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Derrick Daye, managing director with The Blake Project, and Kemp Harr discuss a new hardwood flooring campaign to help consumers understand the value ...

Keith Spano and Steve Sieracki Discuss Highlights of CCA Global's Winter Conference

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Keith Spano and Steve Sieracki, president of Carpet One and president of Flooring America, Flooring Canada, Floor Trader and IDG, respectively, and Ke...

Jeff Meadows Discusses Market Conditions, Mohawk's Shift in Go to Market Strategies in Residential

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Meadows, president and chief commercial officer for Mohawk’s residential business, and Kemp Harr discuss market conditions and a recent shift i...

Theresa Fisher Discusses CCA Globals' Next Evolution of Merchandising for Flooring Products

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Theresa Fisher, SVP of merchandising and brand with CCA Global, and Kemp Harr discuss the buying group's latest evolution of merchandising for floorin...

Frank Chiera Discusses CCA Global Research and Marketing Initiatives

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Frank Chiera, SVP of marketing and advertising with CCA Global, and Kemp Harr discuss recent homeowner research indicating pent up demand for flooring...

Heather Morrison Discusses the Mosaic Company's Flooring Business

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Heather Morrison, co-owner of the Mosaic Company in Minden, Louisiana, and Kemp Harr discuss this small flooring dealer's growth and outlook for 2026.

Ryan Rogers Coby McDougal Discuss Yates Flooring Center's Business

09 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan Rogers and Coby McDougal, CEO and CSO, respectively, with Yates Flooring Center, and Kemp Harr discuss Yates' year end success and highlights of ...

Cathy Buchanan Discusses Business Conditions in Michigan at Her Carpet One Store

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Cathy Buchanan Discusses Business Conditions in Michigan at Her Carpet One Store by Floor Focus Magazine

Jay Flynn Discusses Cali Floors' Success and Using AI for Growth

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jay Flynn, SVP of sales with Cali Floors, and Kemp Harr discuss Cali’s four-pronged channel approach for growth and how to use AI in the flooring bu...

Pami Bhullar Discusses Best Retail Sales Techniques in a Slow Market

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Pami Bhullar, retail sales coach with The Dixie Group, and Kemp Harr discuss the best sales strategy RSAs should use in a soft demand market.

Geoff Gordon Discusses Outlook for 2026 with Fuse

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Geoff Gordon, Executive Director with the Fuse Commercial Flooring Alliance, and Kemp Harr discuss the highlights of 2025 with this group of commercia...

Terri Harrington and Natalie Jones Discuss the Strategy Behind Shaw Floors Branding Changes

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Terri Harrington and Natalie Jones, VP and Director of Marketing for Shaw Floors, respectively, and Kemp Harr discuss the strategy behind Shaw Floors ...

Laura Bartley Discusses Mohawk's Roadshow Plans and Product Focus for 2026

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Laura Bartley, VP of Customer Loyalty and Rewards with Mohawk, and Kemp Harr discuss the highlights for Mohawk’s Momentum road shows, the biggest of...

Thomas Baert and Barron Frith Discuss CFL's Innovation and Tariff Strategy

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thomas Baert and Barron Frith, global president and North American president, respectively, with CFL, and Kemp Harr discuss CFL’s continued evolutio...

Julian Dossche Discusses IFC's Strategy with Canopy Brand

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Julian Dossche, president with the International Flooring Company (IFC), and Kemp Harr discuss the strategy around the Canopy brand while reflecting o...

Kathleen Cloud Discusses Mohawk Group's Roadshow Event in NYC

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kathleen Cloud, co-owner with M. Frank Higgins, and Kemp Harr discuss the Mohawk Group’s business outlook and the education roadshow that the brand ...

Zack Zehner Discusses Mannington Mills Long-Term Strategy For Growth as a Family Business

06 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Zack Zehner, chairman of Mannington Mills, and Kemp Harr discuss the bright spots for Mannington’s business and the strategic decisions the 110-year...

John Rietveldt Discusses I4Fs Acquisition of Beaulieu International Patents

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John Rietveldt, CEO of I4F, and Kemp Harr discuss this intellectual property licensing company’s continued expansion by adding people and also acqui...

Tami Stahl and Jason Hair Discuss their New Roles at The Dixie Group

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tami Stahl and Jason Hair, VP of Marketing and VP of National Accounts, respectively, with The Dixie Group, and Kemp Harr discuss Dixie’s plan for g...

Hector Narvaez Discusses Tile Solutions Plus Meeting and Iris Group Innovation

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hector Narvaez, EVP of sales, marketing and operations at Iris Group North America, and Kemp Harr discuss the Tile Solutions Plus meeting in Phoenix a...

Jeff Meadows Discusses Year End Outlook and Road Show Schedule

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Meadows, President of Sales for Mohawk’s residential business, and Kemp Harr discuss current market conditions, 2026 outlook and details about ...

Michael Wilbur Discusses the Highlights of the NAFCD Meeting in Chicago

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Wilbur, Executive Vice President of the North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD), and Kemp Harr discuss the highlight...

Bill Blackstock Discusses the Highlights of the RFCI Fall Meeting

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Blackstock, CEO of the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI), and Kemp Harr discuss the highlights of the group’s fall meeting held at the ...

Brian Green Discusses the Health of the NAFCD Organization

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Green, outgoing president of the NAFCD (North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors), and Kemp Harr discuss the highlights of his ...

Beth Campbell discusses design trends at BDNY in New York

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Beth Campbell, an architect with Campbell House Collective, and Kemp Harr discuss the BDNY show and projects she came to the show to find finishes for...

Steve DeCarlo Discusses His Backgroud as CEO of Boen Somerset

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Steve DeCarlo, CEO of Boen/Somerset, and Kemp Harr discuss Steve’s background as he steps into his new role focused on the hardwood flooring categor...

Jessica White Discusses Design Trends in Mohawks Builder Business

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jessica White, director of design for Mohawk’s builder/multifamily business, and Kemp Harr discuss the latest consumer upgrades being requested by c...

Joe Semaan Discusses Success of Mohawks Black Label Carpet Collection

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Semaan, president of Mohawk’s residential soft surface business, and Kemp Harr discuss business conditions and the success of the firm’s Black...

Mary Yocum Discusses Schluter Systems Message at TSP in Phoenix

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mary Yocum, architectural manager for Schluter Systems in southern California, and Kemp Harr discuss Schluter’s message at the Tile Solutions Plus m...

Rick Church Discusses Highlights of the TSP Meeting in Phoenix

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rick Church, executive director of the Ceramic Tile Distributors Association, (CTDA), and Kemp Harr discuss the highlights of this year’s Tile Solut...

Steve Cloud Discusses StarNets BOD Focus on Member and Vendor Relationships

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Cloud, Chairman of Starnet and Co-owner of M. Frank Higgins, and Kemp Harr discuss Starnet’s Board initiatives for this year and the recent su...

Lara Rassette Discusses Her Role at Circadia Flooring in Kansas City

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lara Rassette, VP and GM at Circadia Flooring (formerly Image Flooring), discusses her commercial flooring contracting business based in Kansas City a...

Tracy Daves Discusses Latest Flooring Trends in Builder Market

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tracy Daves, regional manager with Shaw Industries’ builder division, and Kemp Harr discuss the latest flooring trends in the builder segment based ...

Joe Lundgren Discusses Shifts in Tile Demand and Tariffs

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Lundgren, a tile industry expert, discusses current demand trends, share shift by country and the latest strategy by importers to deflect potentia...

Keith Christman Discusses DHAs Request to have Wood Floor Products added to Section 232 Tariffs

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Keith Christman, president of the Decorative Hardwoods Association, and Kemp Harr discuss the difference between the reciprocal IEEPA tariffs and the ...

Drew Hash Discusses Southwind Floors and the FEI Group Meeting in San Diego

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Drew Hash, CEO with Southwind Floors, and Kemp Harr discuss business conditions and a few highlights from this weekend’s FEI Group annual meeting in...

Armando Cafiero Discusses This Weeks Cersaie Show and Business Conditions

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Armando Cafiero, managing director of Ceramics of Italy, and Kemp Harr discuss highlights of this week’s Cersaie show in Bologna, Italy and business...

Eric Foley Discusses Happy Floors Joining the NFA as Core Vendor

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Foley, VP of business development with Happy Floors, and Kemp Harr discuss Happy Floors' new status as a core vendor to the NFA.

Ian Newton Discusses NFA Fall Meeting in Anchorage Alaska

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ian Newton, general manager of Flooring 101 and president of the National Floorcovering Alliance (NFA), and Kemp Harr discuss the buying group's fall ...

Santo Torcivia Summarizes His Economic Forecast for Future Growth in the Flooring Business

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Santo Torcivia, an economist focused on the flooring business, and Kemp Harr summarize a few highlights from Santo’s Market Monitor quarterly report...

Dave Triepke Discusses Business Conditions and Outlook with Universal Metro

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dave Triepke, CEO with Universal Metro, and Kemp Harr discuss business conditions and outlook for growth for Dave's commercial flooring contracting bu...

Amie Gilmore Discusses Preperations for the SurfacesTISE Expo in January 2026

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Amie Gilmore, Show Director for Informa’s Surfaces/TISE expo, and Kemp Harr discuss the highlights for next year as the show opens registration for ...

Bruce Zwicker Discusses Flooring Demand for First Half of 2025

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bruce Zwicker, a flooring industry consultant, and Kemp Harr discuss the segment performance within the flooring industry for the first half of the ye...

Gary Scheidker and Anthony Roopnauth Discuss Taylor Adhesives' Dynamic and PCR Packaging

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gary Scheidker and Anthony Roopnauth, director of technical services and technical sales manager, respectively, with Taylor Adhesives, and Kemp Harr d...

Christine Zampaglione Discusses Stantons Focus on Interior Decorators with Kravet License

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Christine Zampaglione, VP of Marketing at Stanton, and Kemp Harr discuss current business conditions and the firm’s focus on building more interior ...

Scott Levy Discusses the Business Strategy for Arley Wholesale and Changes in Ownership

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Levy, the new sole owner of Arley Wholesale, Inc., and Kemp Harr discuss Arley’s fit as a specialized East Coast distributor that’s primaril...

Alex Roberts Discusses Recent Success at the Helm of Roberts Carpet and Fine Floors in Houston

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Alex Roberts, CEO of Roberts Carpet and Fine Floors, and Kemp Harr discuss the strategy behind her recent growth at the firm’s 9-location independen...

Kevin OMeara Discusses Shaws Support of Homes For Our Troops

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin O’Meara, a veteran and SVP of supply chain and enterprise strategy for Shaw Industries, talks about the importance of the Homes For Our Troops...

Stephanie Owen Discusses Her Role as Leader of Wood Flooring Trade Association

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stephanie Owen, president and CEO of the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA), and Kemp Harr discuss business conditions and challenges for the w...

Malisa Maynard Discusses Mohawk's Sustainability Initiatives

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Malisa Maynard, chief sustainability officer for Mohawk, and Kemp Harr discuss the highlights of last week’s flooring sustainability summit and Moha...

Sunil Palakodati Discusses Artivo Surfaces Acquisition of the Walker Zanger Anthology Brands

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sunil Palakodati, CEO with Artivo Surfaces, and Kemp Harr discuss the recent news that the firm was acquiring the Walker Zanger and Anthology brands f...

Jim Lloyd Discusses Cornerstones Acquisition of Craft Croswell

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jim Lloyd, president of Cornerstone Commercial Flooring, and Kemp Harr discuss the firm’s acquisition of Craft Croswell. Listen to the interview for...

Miller McNamara Discusses Growth at Jimmy Lyles Flooring Gallery

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Miller McNamara, owner of Jimmy Lyle's Flooring Gallery, and Kemp Harr discuss this Mississippi-based flooring dealer’s recent growth and diversity ...

Scott Banda Ali Cheloei Discuss Use of Climit Site Monitoring for Commercial Flooring Projects

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Banda, co-founder of Climit, and Ali Cheloei, president of Abbey Commercial Flooring, a commercial flooring contractor in the Washington, D.C. a...

Eric Astrachan Discusses Latest News on India Tile Antidumping Iniative and New Abrasion Test

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Astrachan, executive director of the Tile Council of North America (TCNA), and Kemp Harr discuss the recent challenge to the Department of Commer...