WFB EditorsNewsDomotex Asia/ChinaFloor Reschedules Shanghai Show for AugustDomotex Asia/ChinaFloor has rescheduled its annual show for Aug. 31–Sept. 2, 2020, in Shanghai.February 26, 2020NewsHome Depot Profits Grow 1% to $11.2 Billion in 2019The Home Depot reported net earnings of $11.2 billion in 2019, a 1% increase from 2018’s $11.1 billion.February 26, 2020NewsDecember Construction Employment Up in 59% of Metro AreasConstruction employment increased in 211 (59%) of the 358 metro areas between December 2018 and December 2019, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).February 26, 2020NewsHome Prices Grew 3.8% Year-Over-Year in DecemberHome prices had a 3.8% annual gain in December, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller National Home Price NSA Index. The price growth increased from November’s 3.5% annual gain.February 26, 2020NewsLumber Liquidators Reports $9.7M Profits in 2019; Addresses Coronavirus ImpactIt is the first year the flooring retailer has been profitable since a 2015 formaldehyde emissions scandal.February 26, 2020NewsAHF Products W.V. Plant Employees Reject Contract Renewal, Vote to StrikeAHF Products’ (Mountville, Pa.) Beverly, W.Va., plant employees have voted to strike, according to a report by The Inter-Mountain.February 24, 2020NewsReport: Coronavirus Could Have Major Impacts on Wood IndustryThe outbreak of the coronavirus could have ripple effects throughout the global wood industry, according to a report by Fordaq.February 24, 2020NewsCity Floor’s 1 Million Rewards Sweepstakes Goes to Ron the Floor GuyCity Floor Supply (King of Prussia, Pa.) announced that Wall Township, N.J.-based Ron the Floor Guy won its 1 Million Rewards Points Sweepstakes.February 24, 2020NewsFloor and Décor Profits Soar 97.4% in Q4 2019Floor and Décor reported a 97.4% increase in net income in the fourth quarter of 2019, growing to $35.3 million compared with $17.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2018.February 24, 2020NewsWFB Briefs: Hallmark Floors Gets ‘Best of Houzz’; Wanted: K&T Motor; MoreHallmark Floors (Ontario, Calif.) was honored with a “Best Of Houzz” award for design.February 24, 2020Previous PagePage 164 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
