WFB EditorsNews20 States Raise Minimum Wage: What That Could Mean for Flooring BusinessesTwenty states have raised their minimum wage since Dec. 31, and the World Floor Covering Association is reminding the industry that the increases may also impact the pay for commissioned salespersons and salaried employees—even if a flooring business already pays more than the minimum.January 6, 2021NewsDomotex Germany Cancels In-Person Event, Will Be Held VirtuallyDomotex 2021 has scrapped plans for the in-person portion of its event in Hannover, Germany, and will now be held as a virtual-only event May 20 called “Domotex Digital Day.”January 6, 2021NewsHome Depot Penalized $20.75 Million for Lead Paint ViolationsThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency fined Home Depot $20.75 million for “hundreds of instances” of hiring subcontractors who did not use lead-safe work practices or were not trained or certified to handle lead paint.January 6, 2021NewsPPG Ups Bid to Purchase Finnish Coatings Manufacturer for $1.52BPPG (Pittsburgh) increased its offer to purchase Tikkurila, a Vantaa, Finland-based paint manufacturer that also produces wood floor stain and finish.January 6, 2021NewsConstruction Spending Inches Upward 0.9% in NovemberConstruction spending grew 0.9% in November to $1.45 trillion, the U.S. Census Bureau reports. Year-over-year, spending was up 3.8%.January 6, 2021NewsGot a February/March Issue of WFB? You May Be a Golden Ticket Prize WinnerJanuary 6, 2021NewsChoose the Funniest Caption for Rhino PhotoVote for the best caption submitted by Wood Floor Business readers.January 5, 2021NewsTrump Signs $900B Pandemic Relief Bill into LawThe second round of pandemic relief was signed into law Dec. 27.January 4, 2021NewsWFB Briefs: WFCA COVID-19 Relief Webinar; Canadian Housing Starts Grow 14.4%; SFI Conference to go Virtual; MoreThe World Floor Covering Association will host a webinar on COVID-19 relief legislation Jan. 7 at 2 p.m. EST. Registration information can be found here.January 4, 2021NewsStain Rag Fire Burns Through Ceiling Of Maine Office BuildingA fire caused by stain rags spontaneously combusting burned through a Waterville, Maine, office’s 1950s hardwood floor and into the ceiling below, Central Maine reports.January 4, 2021Previous PagePage 107 of 982Next PageTop StoriesRetailThriving Through Innovation: See the Winners of the 2025 WFB Outstanding Retailer AwardsFrom reimagined showrooms and mobile studios to thoughtful mentorship, employee empowerment and social media marketing, these WFB Outstanding Retailers are proving that personalized service is key to long-term success.TechniquesUseful Advice When Dealing With Pine FlooringContractingHow I Do These Jobs: Refinishing DecksNewsRecognizing Wood Floor Contractors: Enter the 2025 Ultimate Wood Floor Guy/Gal ContestSponsor ContentMeet the MFMA: Setting the Gold Standard in Sports Flooring
