WFB EditorsNewsMay New-Home Sales Up 2.9 PercentNew-home sales in May were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 610,000, a 2.9 percent increase compared with April’s rate of 593,000 and 8.9 percent above May 2016’s rate of 560,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.June 26, 2017NewsLumber Liquidators False Advertising Claims NixedA federal judge on June 20 nixed two claims in multidistrict litigation regarding Lumber Liquidators Chinese-made laminate flooring, but the judge allowed the case to move forward around other claims, according to Law360.June 26, 2017NewsDrug Traffickers Launder Money by Converting Forests to RanchingOne of the unrecognized causes of tropical deforestation in Central America are drug traffickers who purchase swaths of forest and convert the land for cattle ranching in order to launder their money, according to an Oregon State University study reported on in Science Daily.June 26, 2017NewsDeadline Fast Approaching for WFB’s Nastiest Knee Pad ContestHaven’t submitted your entry to the Wood Floor Business Nastiest Kneepad Contest sponsored by ProKnee Corp. yet? The deadline is June 30.June 26, 2017NewsEuropean Wood Flooring Production Up 2.32 Percent in 2016European manufacturers produced 80.4 million square meters (865.4 million square feet) of wood flooring in 2016, a 2.32 percent increase compared with 2015’s 78.58 million square meters (845.8 million square feet), according to the European Federation of the Parquet Industry (FEP).June 26, 2017NewsTwo College Basketball Courts for Sale in SacramentoTwo wood basketball courts are for sale on Craigslist in Sacramento, Calif..June 26, 2017NewsSouthern Wood Flooring to Distribute Luxe Premium FloorsSouthern Wood Flooring and Supply (Dallas) will now distribute prefinished wood flooring from Luxe Premium Floors LLC (La Habra, Calif.) in Texas.June 26, 2017New ProductsMadera TitanMadera Titan is unfinished solid white oak flooring available in 12-inch widths and up to 16-foot lengths. The boards are 1 1/4 inch thick. The wood is sourced from northwest Pennsylvania and is extracted from the forest by logging horses. It is custom-milled on a project-to-project basis.www.madera-trade.comJune 21, 2017NewsWFB Briefs: BuildDirect Makes Online Trust List; Q.E.P. Board MemberBuildDirect (Vancouver, British Columbia) was named to Online Trust Alliance’s Top 50 Honor Roll, which recognizes websites that provide consumer protection, data security and responsible privacy practices.June 21, 2017NewsNAFCD Releases May, 2017 Q1 Flooring Industry ReportsThe North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors have released two reports analyzing the flooring industry growth rates and trends in the first quarter of 2017 and in May.June 21, 2017Previous PagePage 384 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 ContentMisconceptions About Film-Forming Wood Floor Finishes
