WFB EditorsNewsDuraSeal Opens California Contractor Training CenterMay 8, 2017NewsWFB Creates Wood Flooring Equipment Buy/Sell/Trade Facebook GroupMay 8, 2017NewsHomeAdvisor, Angie’s List to CombineHomeAdvisor and Angie’s List, two popular online-review websites, are expected to combine after HomeAdvisor’s parent company, IAC/Interactive Corp, bought Angie’s List earlier this month in a deal valued at $500 million, according to Bloomberg.May 8, 2017NewsArmstrong Flooring Loses $7.8 Million in 2017 Q1Armstrong Flooring (Lancaster, Pa.) reported a $7.8 million loss in the first quarter of 2017, a significant increase compared with its loss of $0.8 million in the first quarter of 2016.May 8, 2017New ProductsLarson Electronic LLC’s LEDEQ series of LED work lightsLarson Electronic LLC’s LEDEQ series of LED work lights feature ultra-bright CREE LEDs with aluminum housing built to withstand job-site treatment. The CREE LEDs were chosen for their high lumen-per-watt ratio and longevity, the company says.www.larsonelectronicsMay 3, 2017NewsHorizon Forest Products Promotes Matt YoungHorizon Forest Products (Raleigh, N.C.) promoted Matt Young to branch manager at the company’s Dallas location.May 3, 2017NewsHWF Wholesale to Host Engineered Flooring Showcase, Moisture SeminarHWF Wholesale (Rochester, N.H.) will host an engineered showcase on May 9 at its Easton, Mass., location, and an open house and moisture seminar May 11 at its Rochester location.May 3, 2017NewsMarch Construction Employment Up in 224 of 358 MetrosConstruction employment increased in 224 out of 358 metro areas from March 2016 to March 2017, declined in 92 metro areas and stagnated in 42, according to The Associated General Contractors of America.May 3, 2017NewsWagner Meters to Give Away $30,000 Worth of Rapid RH ProductsWagner Meters (Rogue River, Ore.) will give away $30,000 worth of Rapid RH products through its “Golden Ticket” product giveaway over the next 11 months.May 3, 2017NewsLumber Liquidators Loses $26.4 Million in Q1Lumber Liquidators (Toano, Va.) lost $26.37 million in the first quarter of 2017, which is a reduction of 18.6 percent from its loss of $32.4 million in the first quarter of 2016.May 3, 2017Previous PagePage 398 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 Content3 Things to Do in Uncertain Financial Times
