WFB EditorsNewsConstruction Spending Dips 1.7 Percent In MarchTotal spending on construction dropped 1.7 percent in March, falling from $1.30 million in February to $1.28 million.May 2, 2018NewsHome Prices Leap 7 Percent in March, Largest Gain in Four YearsNational home prices surged 7 percent between March 2017 and March 2018, according to the CoreLogic Home Price Index.May 2, 2018NewsLumber Liquidators Loses $2 Million in Q1 2018Lumber Liquidators reported a net loss of $1.97 million in the first quarter of 2018, a dramatic improvement from the same period last year, when the company had a net loss of $26.3 million.May 2, 2018NewsWFB Briefs: Blake-Stevens Hosts Flooring Show, Hardwood Floor Business For SaleBlake-Stevens Wood Flooring (Waukesha, Wis.) will host a Product and Flooring Show May 10 from 3–8 p.m. at W228 N2792 Duplainville Road, Suite E, in Waukesha. The event will feature over 20 vendors, as well as free food, giveaways and discounts. Those interested in attending can RSVP here and receive a free T-shirt.May 2, 2018NewsNonn’s Flooring Acquires Malkin’s FlooringNonn’s Flooring Inc. (Middleton, Wis.) announced it will acquire Malkin’s Flooring Inc. of Menomonee Falls, Wis.May 2, 2018NewsKährs Group Profits Drop 68 Percent in Q1 2018Kährs Group (Malmö, Sweden) reported a consolidated profit decline of 68 percent in the first quarter of 2018, falling from $5.0 million during the same period last year to $1.5 million ($45 million to $14 million SEK).May 2, 2018New ProductsRevolution Introduces The RevRider DCRevolution Manufacturing offers the RevRider DC, a cordless rider machine used to drive floor sanding machines in both residential and sports floor environments. The RevRider DC allows the operator to ride big machines, which the company says can increase production, provide a more consistent cut and increase abrasive life. 101revolution.comApril 30, 2018NewsPending Home Sales Grow 0.4 Percent in MarchPending home sales increased 0.4 percent in March, growing from 107.2 to 107.6 on the National Association of Realtors’ Pending Home Sales Index.April 30, 2018NewsUzin Appoints Joshua Fryberger, Michael Moran As Tech Sales RepresentativesUzin (Aurora, Colo.) announced the hiring of Michael Moran and Joshua Fryberger as technical sales representatives.April 30, 2018NewsWFB Briefs: Bona Seeks Adhesive Specialist, CFI Partners with Fuse AllianceBona US (Aurora, Colo.) is seeking an Adhesive Specialist to manage an assigned territory and develop profitable sales growth through selling and building relationships with hardwood floor contractors and distributors. See the WFB Classifieds Section for more details.April 30, 2018Previous PagePage 303 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
