WFB EditorsNewsSmall Business Optimism Increased to 91.5 in SeptemberSmall business optimism increased by 0.3 points in September, measuring 91.5 points, the 33rd consecutive month below the 50-year average of 98.October 9, 2024New ProductsPallman Adds Three Colors to 2-Kolorit CollectionPallman added “Kona,” “Special Walnut” and “Weathered Oak” stain colors to its Pall-X 2-Kolorit Collection.October 7, 2024HumorCaption Contest: What Is This Construction Guy Thinking?Let's hear your best caption for this construction guy! What is this expressive man thinking?October 7, 2024HumorReaders Respond: Pros Replace 'Good' With 'Wood' in Song TitlesWFB asked followers on Facebook and Instagram to replace “good” in a song with “wood.” Here’s what wrote.October 7, 2024NewsMirage Rebate Sale Open Oct. 3–Nov. 16The Mirage Rebate Sale is back Oct. 3–Nov. 16 with hardwood flooring sales at nearly 1,050 Mirage dealers across the country.October 7, 2024NewsEuropean Commission Proposes Year-Long Delay of Deforestation RuleThe European Commission has proposed delaying implementation of a deforestation law for a year.October 7, 2024NewsDockworkers Suspend Strike Until Jan. 15Dockworkers at East and Gulf coast ports are returning to work after their union agreed on a tentative deal on wages, AP reported.October 7, 2024NewsResidential Construction Industry Adds 7,800 Jobs in SeptemberThe residential construction industry added 7,800 jobs in September, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.October 7, 2024NewsStudy: 65% of Small Trades Business Owners Experience Anxiety Over Financial StressAround 65% of small business owners in skilled trade industries experience anxiety or burnout because of financial stress, according to a recent survey of 750 small and medium U.S. businesses from the online business banking company Relay.October 7, 2024New ProductsMilwaukee Unveils M18 Rover Compact Folding Flood LightMilwaukee expanded its M18 Rover work light lineup, introducing a compact folding floodlight with USB charging.October 2, 2024Previous PagePage 38 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 ContentFrom Jobsite to Factory Floor: LED Roller Coaters Are Revolutionizing Wood Finishing
