WFB EditorsNewsShaw CFO Jackson to Retire; Jim Kirkpatrick Named SuccessorShaw Industries (Dalton, Ga.) announced the retirement of longtime CFO Ken Jackson. Jim Kirkpatrick has been tapped to succeed Jackson as CFO July 1.June 5, 2020NewsWFB Briefs: Housing Shows Signs of Recovery; DuraSeal Account Manager PositionThe housing market is showing signs of recovery, as mortgage purchase applications increased for the sixth straight week last week, according to an analysis by the National Association of Home Builders. Mortgage rates are also at a historic low with an average of 3.4%, according to NAHB. The full report can be found here.June 3, 2020NewsNew York City Construction on Track to Resume June 8New York City construction, retail and manufacturing businesses are poised to reopen June 8 with some restrictions after being shut down for more than two months due to the coronavirus pandemic.June 3, 2020NewsRollMaster to Acquire VenCom EDIRollMaster Software announced it will acquire VenCom, an Electronic Data Interchange company that offers custom-written software for flooring dealers.June 3, 2020New ProductsPallmann Introduces Pall-X PurePallmann’s Pall-X Pure is a two-component waterborne finish. It contains a small amount of white pigment that gives the wood an untreated or ultra-low-matte sheen while providing excellent protection, the company says.pallmann.usJune 3, 2020NewsBona ‘On the Floor’ Podcast Hits 50th Episode Milestone“On the Floor with Wayne and Rob,” the Bona US podcast, celebrated its 50th episode since launching July 2019.June 3, 2020NewsGot a June/July issue of WFB? You May Be a Golden Ticket Prize WinnerThe June/July issue of Wood Floor Business Magazine is hitting mailboxes now, and within the pages of exactly 20 of them is a Golden Ticket, redeemable for prize packages worth up to $500.June 2, 2020NewsDeadline Today: Enter the 2020 WFB Outstanding Retailer AwardsToday, June 1, is the deadline to enter your business in the 2020 WFB Outstanding Retailer Awards.June 1, 2020NewsHardwood Flooring Market Expected to Grow to $123B Over Next 6 YearsThe global hardwood flooring market is projected to grow to $123 billion by 2026, a compound annual growth rate of 5.9%, according to market research by Reported Times.June 1, 2020NewsFlooding from Dam Collapse Causes Massive Buckling in University Gym FloorThe athletic director estimated the wood floor was under 6 inches of water after floods engulfed the facility.June 1, 2020Previous PagePage 144 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
