WFB EditorsNewsReport: U.S., China Nearing Deal to Roll Back TariffsThe U.S. and China are closing in on a trade deal that would roll back tariffs imposed by both countries, according to a report by the New York Times.I have asked China to immediately remove all Tariffs on our agricultural products (including beef, pork, etc.) based on the fact that we are moving along nicely with Trade discussions....March 4, 2019NewsWFB Briefs: NAFCD Changes Convention Date; Horizon Forest Grows Repair Shop TeamThe North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) changed the date of its NAFCD Annual Convention to Nov. 12–14, 2019. The location will remain at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans. Registration for the event opens in July.March 4, 2019NewsJanuary Pending Home Sales Jump 4.6 PercentJanuary pending home sales grew 4.6 percent compared with December, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR).March 4, 2019NewsIndustry Elite Gather at Second Extreme Wood Floors SchoolAn amazing collection of wood flooring talent came together to teach the second International Wood Flooring Association Extreme Wood Floors school in Tell City, Ind.March 4, 2019NewsNAHB Survey: Hardwood Flooring Among ‘Most Wanted’ Home FeaturesWood flooring is among the top 10 home features most desired by home buyers, according to a survey by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).February 27, 2019New ProductsIndusParquet Reintroduces Brazilian Pecan FlooringIndusParquet reintroduced Brazilian pecan engineered flooring to its offerings. It is available in 5- and 3¼-inch widths, ½- and 3/8-inch thicknesses and lengths ranging from 12 to 48 inches. The boards feature an interlocking tongue and groove and a 3-mm-thick dry-sawn top layer.indusparquet-usa.comFebruary 27, 2019NewsHousing Starts Stumble 11.2 Percent in DecemberDecember housing starts dropped 11.2 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.08 million units, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.February 27, 2019NewsHPS Schönox Named ‘Preferred Vendor’ Of StarnetHPS Schönox (Florence, Ala.) has become a Preferred Vendor of Starnet Worldwide Commercial Flooring Partnership, an association of independent commercial flooring contractors.February 27, 2019NewsHome Prices Increase 4.7 Percent in DecemberHome prices jumped 4.7 percent year-over-year in December, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index.February 27, 2019NewsStudy: Tariffs Cost U.S. Businesses $2.7 Billion in NovemberU.S. businesses paid an additional $2.7 billion in tariffs in November 2018, an increase from the $375 million in tariffs paid on the same products in November 2017, according to data compiled by the anti-tariff organization Tariffs Hurt the Heartland.February 27, 2019Previous PagePage 230 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 ContentMeet the MFMA: Setting the Gold Standard in Sports Flooring
