WFB EditorsNewsSherwin Williams Recognizes VendorsSherwin Williams (Cleveland, Ohio) paid special recognition to three of its business partners through its Industrial Wood Coatings and General Industrial Coatings divisions.February 26, 2018NewsBostik Expands Partnership With Starnet WorldwideBostik Inc. (Wauwatosa, Wis.) is expanding its partnership with Starnet Worldwide Commercial Flooring Partnership, a network of independent contractors that extends throughout the U.S. and Canada.February 26, 2018NewsArmstrong Flooring Bestows Top Distributor AwardsArmstrong Flooring (Lancaster, Pa.) announced the winners of its second annual Thomas Armstrong Awards recognizing its top distributors of 2017.February 26, 2018NewsDaniel Antes Launches Contract Prefinishing CompanyMultiple award-winner Daniel Antes of Distinctive Hardwood Floors and Daniel Antes Marquetry (Bloomington, Ind.) has launched A&H Fine Finishing. The venture is a partnership with David Howard, a local developer and commercial/residential builder, and offers contract prefinishing with an array of distressed and textured looks.February 26, 2018NewsSales For Existing Homes Fall 3.2 Percent In JanuarySales for existing homes declined for the second month in a row in January, falling 3.2 percent, according to the National Association of Realtors.The drop brings the existing homes market to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.38 million, down from December's 5.56 million.Sales are now 4.8 percent lower than one year ago, the largest decline since 2014, according to NAR.The average price for existing homes at the end of January was $240,500, an increase of 5.8 percent from January 2017.NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun called the higher prices a factor in the decline in sales."It's very clear that too many markets right now are becoming less affordable and desperately need more new listings to calm the speedy price growth," Yun said in a statement.February 21, 2018NewsWFB Briefs: Floortrends 'Elite,' Kahrs Hires JaronenArmstrong Flooring (Lancaster, Pa.) named Floortrends (Peterborough, Ontario) as its latest Canadian Elite Retailer. A family-owned company, Floortrends was established in 1967 and has five locations in Southeastern Ontario. The company's new Peterborough location in Ontario will feature one of the largest retail flooring showrooms in Southern Ontario, according to Armstrong.February 21, 2018NewsWFB Caption Contest: A Pup And A Pair Of HeelsThe April/May issue of Wood Floor Business is in the works, and yet another wood floor picture is in need of captioning. Leave a comment with your best guess as to what this pictured pooch is saying. Make sure you leave your email address when you submit your comment--it won't be displayed publicly--so we can contact you if your caption is chosen as the winner.February 21, 2018NewsHorizon Forest Brings Gabe Himmelwright To Inside SalesFebruary 21, 2018NewsMohawk Industries Recognized For Training ProgramMohawk Industries (Dallas, Texas) was once again listed among the top 125 companies recognized by Training magazine for its employee training program.February 21, 2018NewsRubio Monocoat Adds March Demo DatesRubio Monocoat USA LLC (Oxnard, Calif.) will have seven product demonstrations in March.February 21, 2018Previous PagePage 320 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
