WFB EditorsNewsArmstrong Hits Milestone, Recycles 100 Million Pounds of Flooring MaterialsArmstrong Flooring (Lancaster, Pa.) hit a company milestone after recycling more than 100 million pounds of flooring materials through its On&On recycling program.August 27, 2018NewsNew Home Sales Hit Lowest Pace Since October 2017Sales of new homes slipped 1.7 percent in July to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 627,000, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau. It is the lowest sales pace for new homes since October 2017, said NAHB Senior Economist Danushka Nanayakkara-Skillington.August 27, 2018NewsLumber Liquidators Sued by Insurer Over $36 Million SettlementLumber Liquidators’ insurance company is suing the retail giant over coverage for the $36 million proposed in settlements over defect claims and its Chinese-manufactured wood flooring, which allegedly contained unsafe levels of formaldehyde, according to Law360.August 27, 2018NewsOily Rags Spontaneously Combust, Destroying Two-Story HomeOil-stained rags were cited as the cause of a fire that destroyed a two-story home in Campbell River, British Columbia, and killed one kitten, according to Chek News.August 27, 2018NewsBuildDirect Introduces Instant Credit, Doubles Available AmountBuildDirect (Vancouver, B.C.) announced the launch of its Pro Credit update, in which registered members of its Pro Rewards Program can earn “instantly redeemable” credit after every purchase.August 27, 2018NewsFloor & Décor to Participate in Goldman Sachs Global Retailing ConferenceFloor & Décor will present at the Goldman Sachs 25th Annual Global Retailing Conference in New York City.August 27, 2018NewsDelta Hardwood Flooring Purchases Lumber Liquidators Finishing LinesDelta Hardwood Flooring (Boonville, N.Y.), which markets the new Eagle Bay Hardwood Flooring brand, purchased finishing lines and related equipment from Lumber Liquidators in Toano, Va.August 23, 2018NewsContractor Presses Charges After Woman Throws Coffee On HimMiguel Sanchez of AMC Construction was stopped by a woman while trying to get into a condo complex he was hired to work in.August 22, 2018NewsFlooring Installer Arrested After Going Through Client’s Underwear DrawerThe homeowner watched a feed from a nanny cam on her phone as the floor installer searched through her bedroom.August 22, 2018NewsWFB Caption: Vote for Your Favorite ‘Flexible Finisher’ CaptionWe’ve narrowed down the funniest caption submissions for the ‘Flexible Finisher,’ and it is time for you to choose the winner.August 22, 2018Previous PagePage 272 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
