Keith Hughes, director in equity research, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey looks back at the second quarter discussing the performance of the consumer as well as the durables sector, the housing and remodeling markets. Hughes also looks at the growth of polyester and changes in the U.S. carpet manufacturing community.

Bill Yeadon, training facilitator, at a maintenance equipment and supplies provider, Jon-Don, talks about a situation he was called in on where residential carpet has started turning black. Yeadon discusses his investigation of the problem, how he discovered the cause and solved the problem.

Larry Winter, Winter & Scoggins CPAs discusses the evaluation process, a process recommended for retailers to follow on an annual basis to respond to changes in their market area including demographic changes, changes in competition and determining growth potential in one’s market area.

Larry Winter, Winter & Scoggins CPAs discusses the evaluation process, a process recommended for retailers to follow on an annual basis to respond to changes in their market area including demographic changes, changes in competition and determining growth potential in one’s market area.

Larry Winter, Winter & Scoggins CPAs discusses the evaluation process, a process recommended for retailers to follow on an annual basis to respond to changes in their market area including demographic changes, changes in competition and determining growth potential in one’s market area.

Panel discussion with three retailers in their 30s that head multi-store operations. On the panel Adam Nonn, president, Nonn’s Design Showplace of Wis., Scott Appel, co-founder and president, The Touch of Color Flooring and Big Bob’s Flooring Outlet stores in Pa. and Justin Atcheson, owner of Builders Floor Covering and Tile in the Ga. Each panelist outlines his business operation and approach to a younger more tech-oriented consumer.

Panel discussion with three retailers in their 30s that head multi-store operations. On the panel Adam Nonn, president, Nonn’s Design Showplace of Wis., Scott Appel, co-founder and president, The Touch of Color Flooring and Big Bob’s Flooring Outlet stores in Pa. and Justin Atcheson, owner of Builders Floor Covering and Tile in the Ga. Each panelist outlines his business operation and approach to a younger more tech-oriented consumer.

Panel discussion with three retailers in their 30s that head multi-store operations. On the panel Adam Nonn, president, Nonn’s Design Showplace of Wis., Scott Appel, co-founder and president, The Touch of Color Flooring and Big Bob’s Flooring Outlet stores in Pa. and Justin Atcheson, owner of Builders Floor Covering and Tile in the Ga. Each panelist outlines his business operation and approach to a younger more tech-oriented consumer.

Excerpts from Mohawk Industries’ second quarter earnings conference call featuring the question and answer session with answers provided by Jeff Lorberbaum, Mohawk chairman and CEO and Frank Boykin, Mohawk CFO.

Excerpts from Mohawk Industries’ second quarter earnings conference call featuring the question and answer session with answers provided by Jeff Lorberbaum, Mohawk chairman and CEO and Frank Boykin, Mohawk CFO.