WFB EditorsNewsUSTR Says Hardwoods Part of ‘Phase One’ Trade Deal with ChinaUnited States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer told Fox News that hardwoods will be part of the first phase of a trade deal with China.December 18, 2019NewsNovember Housing Starts Increase 3.2%Housing starts in November grew 3.2% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.36 million, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.December 18, 2019NewsWFB Briefs: Uzin Hires Costick as Sales Rep; Horizon Promotion; Bosch Deadline; MoreUzin Utz North America (Aurora, Colo.) hired Justin Costick as a technical sales representative for its Uzin and Wolff brands in the Northeast. He will be based out of the Hartford, Conn., area.December 18, 2019NewsPick the Funniest ‘Shopping Couple’ Photo CaptionWe rounded up the best submissions to our “Shopping Couple” caption contest, and now it’s time for you to choose the winner.December 18, 2019NewsAHF Products to Use HDF Core for Entire Line of Domestic Engineered ProductsAHF Products (Mountville, Pa.) announced it will begin using Densitek cores in all of its domestically produced engineered hardwood flooring.December 16, 2019NewsWFCA Pledges $1 Million to Solve Installer Shortage, Forms Education FoundationThe World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) announced it will donate $1 million in an industry-wide “We are Part of the Solution” initiative to address the installer shortage crisis.December 16, 2019NewsDecember Builder Confidence Highest Since June 1999Builder confidence increased by 5 points in December to a level of 76 on the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index.December 16, 2019NewsConstruction Employment Rises 2.0% Over Past 12 Months in NovemberConstruction employment grew by 146,000 over the past 12 months, an increase of 2.0%, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).December 16, 2019NewsU.S. Sanctions Two Cambodian Businessmen Accused of ‘Large-Scale’ Illegal LoggingThe U.S. Treasury Department has placed sanctions on two prominent Cambodian businessmen accused of corruption and illegal logging.December 16, 2019NewsFlooring Subcontractor’s Father Arrested After $60K Worth of Items Stolen from HomeSeveral of the stolen items, which included jewelry, were later located at pawn shops in the area.December 16, 2019Previous PagePage 176 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 ContentMisconceptions About Film-Forming Wood Floor Finishes
