WFB EditorsNewsLL Flooring Profits Surge 89% in Q4LL Flooring, formerly Lumber Liquidators, reported a net income of $31.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, an 89% increase compared with its $16.4 million income in the fourth quarter of 2019.March 3, 2021NewsExplore WFB’s February|March ‘Next Gen’ IssueThe February|March 2021 issue of Wood Floor Business is hitting mailboxes around the country and is also available online. Make sure you don’t miss its features including:March 3, 2021NewsConstruction Spending Up 1.7% in JanuaryJanuary construction spending increased 1.7% to $1.52 trillion, the U.S. Census Bureau reports. Compared with January 2020, spending grew 5.8%.March 3, 2021NewsLumber Prices Skyrocket 178% Since Last SpringU.S. lumber prices have surged 178% since last spring, the National Association of Home Builders reports.March 1, 2021NewsNew Home Sales Up 4.3% In JanuaryNew single family home sales increased 4.3% to a seasonally adjusted rate of 923,000 in January, the U.S. Census Bureau reports. The rate grew 19.3% compared with January 2020.March 1, 2021NewsWFB Launches ‘All Things Wood Floor’ Podcast with Stephen DigginsGet the details on WFB's new hardwood flooring podcast.March 1, 2021NewsFloor & Decor Profits Surge 61.7% in Q4 2020Floor & Decor (Atlanta) reported a net income of $57 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, a 61.7% surge compared with the same period last year. Net sales jumped 37.3% during the quarter to $723.7 million.March 1, 2021NewsINSTALL Unveils Specification ResourceThe International Standards and Training Alliance (INSTALL) introduced a free specification resource for the flooring industry.March 1, 2021NewsPending Home Sales At All-Time High for JanuaryAlthough pending home sales fell 2.8% compared with December, they reached an all-time in January high on the National Association of Realtors’ Pending Home Sales Index, climbing to a level of 122.8.March 1, 2021New ProductsAria Vent Introduces New SizesAria Vent added sizes for its Aria OG (pictured) and Flushmount Pro vents. Both styles are now available in 2-by-10 inch and 2-by-12 inch sizes.ariavent.comMarch 1, 2021Previous PagePage 96 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?
