Ashley Young, director of retail sales operations for Mohawk Industries and chairman of the board for CARPET AMERICA RECOVERY EFFORT (CARE), and Kemp Harr discuss the challenges that the organization is facing as the industry prepares for New York State’s ERP legislation for carpet to go into effect.

Mike Husby, chief commercial officer for Thornton Flooring, and Kemp Harr discuss the acquisition of nine Carpetland USA stores. Listen to the interview for more insight into this growth strategy. Thornton’s is part of the NFA and the Fuse Alliance.

Pat Oakley and Neil Wenger, president and VP of sales and marketing with Mullican, respectively, and Kemp Harr discuss Mullican’s message and hardwood flooring trends at the NWFA Expo in Orlando.

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 Higgins' continued growth as a Connecticut-based commercial flooring contractor.

Mark Bischoff, CEO of Starnet, and Kemp Harr discuss the health of this commercial flooring contractor co-op and the highlights of their Annual Meeting that kicked off yesterday in Aventura, Florida.

Dan Natkin, CEO with Essex Finishes, and Kemp Harr discuss business conditions and styling trends in the wood flooring business. Listen to the interview, taped at the NWFA Expo in Orlando, for more details.

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 last week. Listen to the interview to learn about this new office and hospitality space just northwest of downtown Atlanta.

Mike Gallman, president of The Mohawk Group, and Kemp Harr discuss business conditions in the commercial market, Mohawk's education roadshow with Starnet, and the strategy behind Mohawk’s acquisition of Hero Flooring with Nike grind recycled rubber. Listen to the interview for more details.

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. Listen to the interview to hear more about Noah’s tenure at Karndean and the firm’s focus for ongoing success.

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 Todd's making to grow the business. Molyneaux is the newest member of the NFA.