WFB EditorsNewsJuly Home Sales Down 9.4 PercentSales of new single-family houses in July were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 571,000, a 9.4 percent decrease compared with the June rate of 630,000 and 8.9 percent below July 2016’s rate of 627,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.August 23, 2017NewsLowe’s Q2 Profit Up 21 PercentLowe’s (Mooresville, N.C.) reported a second quarter profit of $1.42 billion, an increase of 21.3 percent compared with a profit of $1.17 billion reported in the second quarter of 2016.August 23, 2017NewsBona Craft Oil 2K Now Available NationwideBona US (Aurora, Colo.) announced Aug. 18 that Craft Oil 2K, a natural penetrating oil, is available nationwide.August 18, 2017NewsGreenbuild to Feature Rock Band The RevivalistsThe Greenbuild International Conference and Expo will feature musical act The Revivalists during the 2017 Greenbuild Celebration Nov. 9 from 7–11 p.m. inside the Museum of Science in Boston.August 18, 2017News3M CEO Quit President Trump’s Manufacturing Advisory Council3M (Saint Paul, Minn.) CEO Inge Thulin resigned from President Donald Trump’s Manufacturing Advisory Council on Aug. 16, an hour before Trump shut the council down in a tweet.August 18, 2017NewsWarmlyYours Releases Radiant Heating Market PerformanceWarmlyYours (Lake Zurich, Ill.), a manufacturer of radiant heating products, saw double-digit growth in its sales in four major metro areas in the second quarter of 2017.August 18, 2017NewsShamrock Names Terence Bittmann Plant ManagerAugust 18, 2017NewsWomen@Forbes Features Floor Award Winner Jamie BeckwithIn an industry dominated by men, Jamie Beckwith, owner of Jamie Beckwith Collection LLC (Nashville, Tenn.), stands out.August 18, 2017NewsDog Pics Turn Wood Floor Pro Into Media SuperstarWood floor pro Fred Josephsen got the attention of press around the world when his son tweeted pics his dad would post of customers' pets.August 16, 2017NewsJuly Housing Starts Dip 4.8 PercentJuly housing starts were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.15 million, a 4.8 percent decrease compared with June’s rate of 1.21 million and 5.6 percent below June 2016’s rate of 1.22 million, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.August 16, 2017Previous PagePage 368 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
