WFB EditorsNewsBuilder Confidence Unchanged in MayBuilder confidence held steady in May, remaining at a level of 83 on the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index.May 17, 2021NewsFloor & Decor to Purchase Spartan SurfacesFloor & Decor (Atlanta) announced plans to acquire Spartan Surfaces (Bel Air, Md.), a commercial flooring specifying distribution company, for up to $90 million.May 17, 2021NewsHardwood Flooring Imports Hit Two-Year High in MarchU.S. hardwood flooring imports surged 32% in March, reaching their highest level since May 2019, ITTO reports.May 17, 2021NewsTrees Aren’t Safe from Theft in British Columbia, EitherIn April, Tennessee’s Department of Agriculture warned landowners about increases in tree poaching. It turns out hardwoods and softwoods aren’t much safer further north, either.May 17, 2021NewsU.S. Removes Vietnam from Currency Manipulation ListReversing a decision made earlier this year, the U.S. removed Vietnam from a list of currency manipulators, The North State Journal reports.May 17, 2021NewsNew ‘All Things Wood Floor’ Podcast: a Manufacturer Outlook with Bostik's Michael JenkinsThe All Things Wood Floor podcast is back, and this week host Stephen Diggins speaks with Bostik’s Michael Jenkins to find out what’s happening in the wood flooring adhesives industry amid these unprecedented times.May 17, 2021New ProductsMilwaukee Unveils 7¼-inch Rear Handle Circular SawMilwaukee’s M18 Fuel 7¼-inch Rear Handle Circular Saw can generate the power of 15-amp corded saws and cut faster than 15-amp corded worm drive saws to provide up to 570 cuts per charge, the company says. Its brushless motor provides 5,800 rpm.milwaukeetool.comMay 17, 2021NewsBordering Greatness: Scroll Through Pros' Favorite Wood Floor Border InstallationsWood floor pros share their favorite border installations.May 14, 2021News3M Declares Quarterly Dividend on Stock of $1.48The 3M Board of Directors declared a dividend on the company’s stock of $1.48 per share for the second quarter of 2021.May 12, 2021NewsExisting Home Prices Hit Record HighNinety-nine percent of metro areas reported year-over-year home price increases in the first quarter of 2021, the National Association of Realtors reports. Of those metro areas, 89% recorded double-digit price increases.May 12, 2021Previous PagePage 80 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 ContentIs the 'Upgrade' from 1K to 2K Finish Worth It?
