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  • 6 minutes 57 seconds
    Geoff Gordon Discusses Outlook for 2026 with Fuse
    Geoff Gordon, Executive Director with the Fuse Commercial Flooring Alliance, and Kemp Harr discuss the highlights of 2025 with this group of commercial flooring contractors and the outlook for next year.
    19 December 2025, 3:53 pm
  • 6 minutes 52 seconds
    Terri Harrington and Natalie Jones Discuss the Strategy Behind Shaw Floors Branding Changes
    Terri Harrington and Natalie Jones, VP and Director of Marketing for Shaw Floors, respectively, and Kemp Harr discuss the strategy behind Shaw Floors brand refresh.
    17 December 2025, 3:36 pm
  • 7 minutes 13 seconds
    Laura Bartley Discusses Mohawk's Roadshow Plans and Product Focus for 2026
    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 which is in Vegas at Surfaces, and a few of product changes that Mohawk is making for 2026.
    16 December 2025, 4:26 pm
  • 7 minutes 33 seconds
    Thomas Baert and Barron Frith Discuss CFL's Innovation and Tariff Strategy
    Thomas Baert and Barron Frith, global president and North American president, respectively, with CFL, and Kemp Harr discuss CFL’s continued evolution of where and how they make the innovative flooring products in their portfolio. CFL recently installed a Hymmen digital print line at their North American operations in Adairsville, Georgia.
    11 December 2025, 2:35 pm
  • 7 minutes 52 seconds
    Julian Dossche Discusses IFC's Strategy with Canopy Brand
    Julian Dossche, president with the International Flooring Company (IFC), and Kemp Harr discuss the strategy around the Canopy brand while reflecting on the past year and preparing for the new year.
    9 December 2025, 2:37 pm
  • 7 minutes 5 seconds
    Kathleen Cloud Discusses Mohawk Group's Roadshow Event in NYC
    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 is hosting for Starnet members to further enhance the business relationship with their commercial flooring contractors.
    8 December 2025, 2:40 pm
  • 9 minutes 32 seconds
    Zack Zehner Discusses Mannington Mills Long-Term Strategy For Growth as a Family Business
    Zack Zehner, chairman of Mannington Mills, and Kemp Harr discuss the bright spots for Mannington’s business and the strategic decisions the 110-year-old flooring brand is making to continue its success as a family-owned business.
    6 December 2025, 1:00 pm
  • 7 minutes 33 seconds
    John Rietveldt Discusses I4Fs Acquisition of Beaulieu International Patents
    John Rietveldt, CEO of I4F, and Kemp Harr discuss this intellectual property licensing company’s continued expansion by adding people and also acquiring Beaulieu International’s patent portfolio related to rigid flooring.
    5 December 2025, 1:41 pm
  • 6 minutes 33 seconds
    Tami Stahl and Jason Hair Discuss their New Roles at The Dixie Group
    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 growth through product positioning and relationships
    25 November 2025, 1:22 pm
  • 5 minutes 26 seconds
    Hector Narvaez Discusses Tile Solutions Plus Meeting and Iris Group Innovation
    Hector Narvaez, EVP of sales, marketing and operations at Iris Group North America, and Kemp Harr discuss the Tile Solutions Plus meeting in Phoenix and Stonepeak’s latest innovative products.
    24 November 2025, 2:35 pm
  • 7 minutes 12 seconds
    Jeff Meadows Discusses Year End Outlook and Road Show Schedule
    Jeff Meadows, President of Sales for Mohawk’s residential business, and Kemp Harr discuss current market conditions, 2026 outlook and details about the kick off of Mohawk’s momentum roadshows in early January.
    20 November 2025, 1:48 pm
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