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Pick the Funniest Caption: ‘Big Shoes’

Vote for the funniest caption to be featured in the December/January issue of Wood Floor Business.

October 29, 2020

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August Home Prices Grow 5.7%

Home prices increased 5.7% year-over-year in August, up from an annual gain of 4.8% in July, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices.

October 28, 2020

3M Net Income Falls; N95 Mask Demand Continues

3M (Saint Paul, Minn.) reported a net income of $1.41 billion in the third quarter of 2020, a 10.7% drop from the same period last year. Net sales increased 4.5% year-over-year to $8.4 billion.

October 28, 2020

CFI Postpones Convention & Expo to 2021

The International Certified Flooring Installers Association (CFI) announced it will reschedule its Annual Convention & Expo for a yet-to-be-determined date in 2021.

October 28, 2020

NAFCD and NBMDA Set Dates for Virtual Events

The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors and the North American Building Material Distribution Association will co-host a virtual Emerging Distribution Leaders Program Nov. 5–6. The program will include customized learning for future leaders in the distribution industry.The organizations will also co-host their NAFCD and NBMDA Virtual Xperience conference Nov. 10–12. The online convention will feature networking opportunities and sessions from distribution experts, as well as a virtual exhibit hall.

October 28, 2020

Pinecone Inc. Opens Washington Showroom

Pinecone Inc., a flooring and cabinetry firm, opened a 1,100-square-foot showroom in Mount Vernon, Wash. The company, founded by Rich Callison and Angela Forson-Nelson in 2012, specializes in eco-friendly design and construction. The new showroom features flooring, cabinetry, stairs and countertop samples, and wood flooring vendor partners include Woodpecker, Urban Floors and Amorim.

October 28, 2020

Marevo Releases Augmented Reality App

Marevo’s augmented reality app, Excellent Floor, allows users to digitally change flooring styles and add various interior items, such as furniture. The app can be customized to the user’s brand and incorporate company logos, product ranges and pricing information.flooring.marevo.vision

October 28, 2020

Study: Logging is the ‘Most Dangerous’ Job in the U.S.

A recent study of fatal occupational injuries found that logging is the “most dangerous” job in the U.S.

October 26, 2020

September New Home Sales Soar 32.1% Year-Over-Year

September new home sales fell 3.5% from August to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 959,000, the U.S. Census Bureau reports. Compared with September 2019, new home sales are up 32.1%.

October 26, 2020

WFB Briefs: Sherwin-Williams Releases Colormix Trend Forecast; Shaw’s Showcase 2021; Schönox’s Online Classes

Sherwin-Williams released its 2021 Colormix Forecast, “Rhythm of Color,” which includes finishes the company forecasts will be on-trend three to seven years from now.

October 26, 2020

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As25 Ora Winners

Thriving Through Innovation: See the Winners of the 2025 WFB Outstanding Retailer Awards

From 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.

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