WFB EditorsNewsMan Pleads Guilty to Illegally Harvesting Trees in Mark Twain National Forest“You ought never to take anything that doesn’t belong to you—if you cannot carry it off,” Mark Twain once wrote. An Arkansas man figured out how to cut down and carry off 27 trees from the Mark Twain National Forest in Missouri, and now he’s facing up to 10 years in prison.April 26, 2021NewsNew Home Sales Swell 20.7% in MarchSales of new homes surged 20.7% in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.02 million, the U.S. Census Bureau reports. Compared with March 2020, new home sales increased 66.8%.April 26, 2021NewsMarch Existing Home Sales Decline 3.7% As Prices Reach Record HighExisting home sales declined 3.7% in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 6.01 million, the National Association of Realtors reports. The median existing home sales price had a record-breaking surge of 17.2%, climbing to a historic high of $329,100. Every region recorded double-digit price gains.April 26, 2021NewsWFB Briefs: Mirage’s Virtual Decorator; Haro Recognized for Sustainability; MoreMirage launched Mirage InstaVu, a “virtual decorator” that allows users to digitally test how the company’s hardwood flooring will look in photos of rooms.April 26, 2021New ProductsMilwaukee Tool Offers Knee PadsMilwaukee Tool’s Knee Pads are available in a variety of cap styles, including Free-Flex, Hard Cap Gel, Performance, Non-Marring Performance and Stabilizer Performance (pictured). The line of knee pads is designed for all-day comfort on a job site, the company says.milwaukeetool.comApril 21, 2021NewsWood Products Manufacturing Grows 5% Year-Over-YearWood products manufacturing increased 5% year-over-year in March, according to an analysis by the American Wood Council.April 21, 2021NewsWFB Briefs: NAFCT Concludes Virtual Event; Horizon’s New Purchasing Team MemberThe National Association of Floor Covering Technicians concluded a virtual education event April 6–7 that featured live presentations and product demonstrations. Recordings of the live event, a total of eight hours of technical education, are available for $35.April 21, 2021NewsVälinge Grows U.S. Team with Business Development Manager, Sales ManagersVälinge Innovation (Viken, Sweden) announced it is expanding its North American operation with the hiring of Ben Goodman as business development manager. The company also hired two sales managers, Cheryle Mundy and Mark Machnicki.April 21, 2021NewsU.S. Hardwood Flooring Imports Fall 15% in FebruaryAfter a sharp rise in January, U.S. hardwood flooring imports slowed in February, falling 15%, ITTO reports. Year-over-year, hardwood flooring imports increased 21%.April 21, 2021NewsPeople Are Stealing Trees in Tennessee … and ElsewhereAs the cost of lumber continues to soar, Tennessee’s Department of Agriculture is warning landowners of a budding crime: tree theft.April 21, 2021Previous PagePage 85 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
