WFB EditorsNewsWFB Briefs: Half of Lumber Dealers Report Excess Stock; Cali Makes ‘Fastest Growing Companies’ ListAs lumber prices begin to stabilize, 49% of lumber dealers reported having excess inventory in July, Markets Insider reported. Thirty-two percent of the lumber dealers surveyed reported “normal” inventory conditions, and 19% reported “slightly low” inventory. No survey respondents reported “very tight” inventory, according to the report.August 17, 2021NewsConstruction Materials Prices Soar in JulyDouble-digit percentage price increases were recorded for materials used in every type of construction in July, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America.August 16, 2021NewsWanted: Funny Captions for This PhotoWhat is this person thinking?August 16, 2021NewsAHF Products Acquires Certain Assets of American OEMAHF Products (Mountville, Pa.) announced its acquisition of certain assets of American OEM (Burns, Tenn.), an engineered wood flooring manufacturer with brands including Raintree, Hearthwood and Emily Morrow Home, as well as private label products.August 16, 2021NewsU.S. Hardwood Flooring Imports Strongest Since May 2019Hardwood flooring imports grew 10% by volume in June, recording their best month since May 2019, ITTO reported. Year-to-date, overall imports of hardwood flooring increased 41%.August 16, 2021New ProductsMonarch Plank Introduces Domaine II CollectionMonarch Plank’s Domaine II collection features European oak with a highly durable Bona urethane finish, the company says. The 8-foot-long flooring is ¾ inch thick and 9½ inches wide with a 6-mm top layer. It is available in a range of colors created through smoking and reactive stain technologies (Montrichard pictured).monarchplank.comAugust 16, 2021NewsHome Prices Have Double-Digit Growth in 94% of Metro AreasHome prices saw double-digit price growth in 94% of 183 metro areas in the second quarter of 2021, the National Association of Realtors reported.August 16, 2021NewsWFB Briefs: Small Businesses Fear More Shutdowns; Floor & Decor to Open 150th StoreA new survey revealed heightening concerns among small businesses as the Delta variant surges in the U.S. The survey, conducted by Alignable, found 47% of small businesses fear government re-closures due to the Delta variant surges. It’s the highest percentage in 15 months and has been climbing since April 2021, according to the report.August 16, 2021NewsWFB Briefs: Mohawk’s UltraWood Featured on CBS Renovation Show; Financial Benchmarking WebinarMohawk’s UltraWood flooring was recently featured on Secret Celebrity Renovation, a new CBS reality series. The flooring was chosen by designers for segments involving actor and talk show host Wayne Brady and singer/songwriter Eve. Episodes of the series can be found here.August 11, 2021NewsUnfilled Job Openings Hit 48-Year HighSmall business optimism dropped 2.8 points in July on the NFIB Small Business Optimism Index.August 11, 2021Previous PagePage 64 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 DecksManagementHow We Transitioned to a Second-Generation Family BusinessSponsor ContentLOBA 2K Contact – Dustless Recoating of Existing Floor Coverings
