WFB EditorsNewsHome Prices See 3.8% Annual Gain in NovemberThe S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index, covering all nine U.S. census divisions, reported a 3.8% annual return in November 2024, up from a 3.6% annual gain in October.January 29, 2025NewsVisualization Software Company Roomvo Acquires QFloorsToronto, Canada-based visualization software provider Roomvo acquired South Jordan, Utah-based flooring software company QFloors.January 29, 2025NewsArtivo Surfaces Merges Companies to Create ‘Galleher Duffy’ BrandArtivo Surfaces is unifying its brands Galleher, Tom Duffy and Trinity Hardwood into a single entity under the brand name Galleher Duffy.January 29, 2025NewsReminder: 2025 Design Awards Deadline is Feb. 1Time is running out to enter your favorite wood floor projects of the year to the 2025 Wood Floor Business Design Awards.January 29, 2025New ProductsMakita Releases StarlockMax Oscillating Multi-ToolMakita’s 40-volt max XGT StarlockMax Oscillating Multi-Tool offers speed control between 10,000–20,000 orbits per minute.January 27, 2025NewsWFB Briefs: Pallmann Training School; Floor & Decor Opens Louisiana Store, MoreFloor & Decor opened a new store in Covington, La., located at 7409 Pinnacle Parkway. It will be led by the store’s Chief Executive Merchant, Kimberly Joseph.January 27, 2025NewsFestool Celebrates 100-Year AnniversaryFestool is celebrating its 100-year anniversary in 2025 with yet-to-be-announced limited-edition releases and exclusive versions of select products that have played an important role in the company’s history.January 27, 2025NewsSchönox HPS North America’s TISE Booth to Feature Racing SimulatorSchönox HPS North America will be at The International Surface Event Jan. 28–30 in Las Vegas for the fourteenth straight year, and its booth will feature the Speed of Schönox racing simulator.January 27, 2025NewsDomotex Middle East to Take Place in AprilDomotex Middle East is bringing back its exhibition event April 22–24 to the Dubai World Trade Centre in the United Arab Emirates.January 27, 2025NewsTISE 2025 Begins Today in Las VegasThe International Surface Event (TISE) begins today at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas and runs through Jan. 30.January 27, 2025Previous PagePage 19 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