WFB EditorsNewsNAFCD Hosts One of the Largest Events in Convention’s HistoryNorth American Association of Floor Covering Distributors and North American Building Material Distribution Association’s Annual Convention hosted more than 1,000 distribution professionals and 200 companies.November 6, 2024NewsConstruction Unemployment Rates Down in Nearly Half of StatesNearly half of state construction unemployment rates declined in September compared with September 2023, according to a state-by-state analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.November 6, 2024New ProductsMakita Releases ConnectX Portable Power SupplyMakita’s 40-volt ConnectX Portable Power Supply delivers 1,500-watt hours of output.November 4, 2024NewsPending Home Sales Rose 7.4% in SeptemberPending home sales increased 7.4% in September to a level of 75.8 on the National Association of Realtors Pending Home Sales Index.November 1, 2024NewsYounger Households Experience Lowest Homeownership Rate Since 2020Homeowners under 35 dropped to 37% in the third quarter of 2024, reaching the lowest level since the first quarter of 2020, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Housing Vacancy Survey.November 1, 2024NewsConstruction Industry Adds 8,000 Jobs in OctoberThe construction industry added 8,000 jobs on net in October, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.November 1, 2024NewsAHF Products Lays Off 30 EmployeesAHF Products Inc. has laid off 30 non-manufacturing employees across the company, LancasterOnline reported.November 1, 2024PodcastsLatest on ATWF Pod: Pro Aaron Sheaves Talks TikTok SuccessIn the latest episode of the WFB podcast "All Things Wood Floor," host Stephen Diggins talks with Pro Aaron Sheaves about TikTok success.November 1, 2024NewsEuropean Wood Flooring Market Down So Far in 2024Wood flooring consumption in Europe decreased during the first three quarters of 2024, according to the European Parquet Federation.November 1, 2024NewsFloor & Decor Sales Up 0.9%, Earnings Down 21.6% in Q3 2024Floor & Decor reported net sales of $1,117.9 million in the third quarter of 2024, a 0.9% increase compared with the third quarter of 2023.November 1, 2024Previous PagePage 33 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
