WFB EditorsNewsFloor & Decor Profits Surge 159.1% in Q2 2021Floor & Decor reported a net income of $82.9 million in the second quarter of 2021, a 159.1% surge compared with the $32.0 million earned in the second quarter of 2020.August 9, 2021Green Issues2021 Going Green Product FocusThe companies below—all advertisers in the August/September issue of WFB—have made impressive inroads toward protecting the wellbeing of consumers and wood flooring professionals, as well as the health of the global environmental overall. See below to discover how they have adopted environmental sustainability as a bedrock of their businesses.August 5, 2021Subfloor Prep2021 Subfloors, Subfloor Prep + Moisture Meters Product FocusSee what the following companies–all advertisers in the August/September issue of WFB–have to offer for subflooring, subfloor preparation, and moisture meters.August 4, 2021New ProductsMakita Introduces 10-Inch Dual Bevel Sliding Compound Miter SawMakita’s 40-volt XGT Miter Saw miters zero to 60 degrees left and right and bevels zero to 48 degrees. It features an LED light that casts a shadow of the blade onto the material for exact cutting, and has a rail-forward design to maximize workspace when up against a wall.makitatools.comAugust 4, 2021NewsLL Flooring Profits Soar in Q2 2021LL Flooring, formerly Lumber Liquidators, reported a net income of $11.9 million in the second quarter of 2021, a 354% increase in profit compared with the company’s net income of $2.6 million in the second quarter of 2020.August 4, 2021NewsWFB Briefs: CFI Convention Slated for August 18–20; Houzz Launches Collaboration Tool; WFCA Partners with Savings4MembersThe CFI 28th Annual Convention & Expo is scheduled for Aug. 18–20 at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Fla. The event will feature educational seminars, hands-on workshops and new product demos. Registration can be found here.August 4, 2021NewsLumber Futures Spike Again as Wildfires Rage in British ColumbiaLumber futures, which had just begun to show signs of stabilizing, spiked 19% last week as a result of wildfires that have begun to sweep across British Columbia, a prominent source of lumber for North America, Fortune reported.August 4, 2021NewsLed by Residential Boom, Construction Spending Grows 8.2% Year-Over-YearConstruction spending increased 0.1% in June to $1.55 trillion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported. Compared with June 2020, construction spending increased 8.2%.August 4, 2021New ProductsCustom LeatherCraft Releases Line of Tool Bags, CarriersCustom LeatherCraft’s Molded Base tool bags and carriers include a Tool Backpack, Technician’s Tool Bag, Open-Top Toolbox (pictured), Contractor’s Closed-Top Tool Bag, BigMouth Tote Bag and Electrical/HVAC Tool Carrier. The bags are reinforced for more wear and tear and include padded shoulder straps and ergonomic carrying handles.goclc.comAugust 2, 2021NewsJune Pending Home Sales Drop 1.9%Pending home sales declined 1.9% in June to a level of 112.8 on the National Association of Realtors’ Pending Home Sales Index. An index of 100 is equal to the level of contract activity in 2001, according to NAR. Compared with June 2020, pending home sales are also down 1.9%.August 2, 2021Previous PagePage 66 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 ContentTransform Red Oak Into White Oak In One Easy Step
