WFB EditorsNewsWFB Briefs: City Floor’s Summer Contest; PoloPlaz Visits Pathfinder; WarmlyYours Sales UpCity Floor Supply (King of Prussia, Pa.) is hosting a Sand and Sun Summer Fun Golden Ticket Contest, in which contractors receive an entry into a “Golden Ticket” drawing for every $100 spent. Golden Ticket winners receive 10% off an order of their choosing. The contest runs until Sept. 5. Winners are announced on the company’s Facebook page.August 26, 2020NewsDomotex Asia/ChinaFloor to Take Place In-Person Aug. 31–Sep. 2After becoming the first major flooring trade show to postpone its event due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Domotex Asia/ChinaFloor is now primed to become the first flooring trade show to host an in-person exhibition since the outbreak of the virus. The show, originally scheduled for March, will take place Aug. 31–Sept. 2 at the New Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai.August 26, 2020News3M Resolves Lawsuit Over Fraudulent N95 Sales on Amazon3M (St. Paul, Minn.) has reached a resolution in a lawsuit filed against several companies accused of selling fake, defective or damaged respirator products on Amazon at grossly inflated prices.August 26, 2020NewsConstruction Employment Drops in 26 States from June to JulyConstruction employment declined in 26 states from June to July as the industry faced widespread project cancellations, the Associated General Contractors of America reports.August 24, 2020NewsChoose the Funniest Caption: ‘Uninterested Wood Guy’We rounded up the funniest submissions for our latest caption contest, and it’s time for you to choose the winner.August 24, 2020NewsBona Names Pontus Cornelius President, CEOBona (Malmö, Sweden) announced that Pontus Cornelius will take over as president and CEO Jan. 11, 2021, succeeding Kerstin Lindell, who will transition to chairman of the board at Bona.August 24, 2020New ProductsDeWalt Upgrades its Storage SystemDeWalt’s revitalized ToughSystem 2.0 Storage System features 20% larger storage capacity compared with other DeWalt units, and larger wheels for increased mobility, the company says. The new customizable line includes a Toolbox, Large Toolbox, Extra-Large Toolbox and Rolling Toolbox, all sold separately and equipped with an IP 65 seal for dust and water resistance.dewalt.comAugust 24, 2020NewsMercier Marks 40th Anniversary with Retailer Promotion, DonationMercier Wood Flooring (Montmagny, QC) is celebrating its 40th year in business with a promotion for its retailers. One percent of the sales made from the promotion will go toward charitable organizations that help children facing food insecurity.August 24, 2020NewsExisting Home Sales Set Record Pace in JulyExisting home sales continued at a historic pace in July, jumping a record 24.7% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.86 million, the National Association of Realtors reports.August 24, 2020NewsWFB Briefs: Retailer, Installer Collaboration Webinar; Idaho Wood Flooring Company HiringThe World Floor Covering Association will host a two-part webinar designed to help retailers and installers strengthen their team dynamics and create an improved customer experience. The one-hour webinars will be held Aug. 27 at 2 p.m. EST and Sept. 3 at 2 p.m. EST. See more details at this link.August 24, 2020Previous PagePage 130 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 ContentSawdust in Our Veins
