WFB EditorsNewsRobbins Sports Surfaces Promotes TwoRobbins Sports Surfaces (Cincinnati) promoted John Puening to product manager for recreational wood and Kevin Price to sales team leader.November 15, 2017NewsHome Depot Reports Q3 Profit of $2.16 BillionHome Depot (Atlanta) reported a third quarter profit of $2.16 billion, a 9.6 percent increase compared with its profit of $1.97 billion in the third quarter of 2016.November 15, 2017NewsNAFCD, NBMDA Annual Convention Starts in ColoradoThe North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors and North American Building Material Distribution Association Annual Convention kicked off Nov. 14 in Colorado Springs, Colo.November 15, 2017NewsKährs Down $2.38 Million in Q3 Despite Uptick in SalesKährs Group (Malmo, Sweden) lost SEK 20 million ($2.38 million USD) in the third quarter of 2017, down almost 200 percent from its reported profit of SEK 21 million ($2.5 million USD) in the same period of 2016, according to the company’s report.November 15, 2017NewsStraw Flooring Product Claims to Be Most Eco-FriendlyTwo companies announced a partnership to bring their two respective technologies—straw flooring and a bio-based resin system—together to create the world’s most eco-friendly flooring system without formaldehyde, according to Business Weekly.November 15, 2017ContractingWood Floor Business Truck and Van Contest 2018November 13, 2017NewsBuildDirect Files for Protection From its CreditorsBuildDirect (Vancouver, British Columbia) filed for protection from its creditors in Canada on Oct. 31 after it could not reverse mounting debts, according to the Vancouver Sun. It filed for similar protections in the United States on Nov. 1.November 13, 2017New ProductsPorter-Cable’s Charging RadioPorter-Cable’s Charging Radio provides job site music with loud volume in addition to a charging station for 20V Max batteries. The radio can also be paired with a smart phone or mobile device to play music. portercable.comNovember 13, 2017NewsWFB Briefs: Peachey Hardwood Launches New Website; Mohawk AwardsPeachey Hardwood Flooring (Reedsville, Pa.) has launched a new website at peacheywoodflooring.com. “Our most recent website showcases all of our custom-made wide plank flooring and interior products, but more importantly chronicles the Peachey story of the craftsmanship, care and attention to detail that goes into everything that we produce,” President Don Coleman said in a statement.November 13, 2017NewsShannon and Waterman to Give Away $800 in Gift Cards, $1,000 Floor CreditShannon and Waterman (Memphis, Tenn.) is giving away $800 in gift cards or a $1,000 credit toward a custom floor to fans of its Pinterest page as part of its Dream Room Giveaway contest.November 13, 2017Previous PagePage 345 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
