WFB EditorsNews3M Profits Up 45% in Q1 20203M reported a net income of $1.3 billion in the first quarter of 2020, a 45% increase from the $893 million earned during the same period last year.April 29, 2020NewsHallmark Floors Forms Midwest Distribution Partnership with Jaeckle DistributorsJaeckle Distributors (Madison, Wis.) has formed a partnership with Hallmark Floors (Ontario, Calif.) to distribute Hallmark’s collection of hardwood, waterproof and bamboo products.April 29, 2020NewsPPP Gets $310B in Additional Funding; Applications Resume April 27On Friday, the U.S. approved injecting an additional $310 billion into the depleted Paycheck Protection Program, a stimulus designed to aid small businesses suffering from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.April 27, 2020New ProductsRubio Introduces Pre-Aging PretreatmentRubio Monocoat’s Pre-Aging is a non-reactive pretreatment available in 10 standard shades to give new wood an “old” look, the company says. The color spectrum ranges from a lighter to a darker smoked look, with colors that can be mixed for different variants.rubiomonocoatusa.comApril 27, 2020RetailHonoring the Best in Wood Flooring Retail: Enter the 2020 WFB Outstanding Retailer AwardsEntries are open for the second annual WFB Outstanding Retailer Awards.April 27, 2020NewsMexican Crime Gangs Have Increasing Involvement in Illegal LoggingMexican crime gangs have become increasingly involved in the illegal timber trade in Chihuahua, a northern state that borders the U.S., Reuters reports.April 27, 2020NewsWFB Briefs: Lumber Liquidators Hires HR Director; Mohawk Customers Granted WFCA MembershipLumber Liquidators hired Matthew Argano as chief human resources officer. Argano brings more than 20 years of experience to the role.April 27, 2020NewsIICRC Seeking Volunteers for Wood Floor Maintenance CommitteeThe Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), an international certification organization, is looking for volunteers for its Wood Floor Maintenance Committee to review and revise courses, exams, industry standards and instructor requirements.April 27, 2020NewsMarch New Home Sales, Impacted by COVID-19, Fall 15.4%New home sales dropped 15.4% to an adjusted rate of 627,000 units in March, the U.S. Census Bureau reports. The rate is down 9.5% compared with March 2019.April 27, 2020NewsChoose the Funniest Caption: Wood Floor YogaWe’ve rounded up the funniest submissions for our “Wood Floor Yoga” caption contest, and it’s time for you to choose the winner. What is this guy thinking? Be sure to scroll through all the entries before picking your favorite. The winner will be featured in the June/July issue of the magazine and receive a WFB T-shirt.April 23, 2020Previous PagePage 151 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 ContentFrom Jobsite to Factory Floor: LED Roller Coaters Are Revolutionizing Wood Finishing
