WFB EditorsNewsWFB Briefs: Lowe’s Profits Soar 92%; DriTac RecognizedLowe’s reported net earnings of $978 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, a 92% increase compared with the fourth quarter of 2019. The company’s sales grew 27% to $20.3 billion. The full report can be found here.March 1, 2021NewsWood Floor Pros Share Their Favorite Maple InstallationsSome inspiration for your next maple flooring project.February 26, 2021NewsWFB Briefs: Home Depot Sales Up 25.1%; Dubai WoodShow RegistrationThe Home Depot reported net earnings of $2.9 billion in the fourth quarter of 2020, a 15% increase compared with the same period last year. The company’s net sales jumped 25.1% during the quarter to $32.3 billion. The full report can be found here.February 24, 2021NewsRussia’s Ban on Log Exports Could Have Ripple EffectsRussia’s proposed halt to logging exports in 2022 could have major impacts on the global forest industry, according to a new study by Wood Resources International.February 24, 2021NewsHome Prices See 10.4% Growth Year-Over-YearHome prices increased 10.4% in December, up from 9.5% reported in November, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index.February 24, 2021New ProductsReward Flooring Unveils Europa CollectionReward Flooring’s Europa Collection of prefinished engineered hardwood features prime-grade European oak. The 5½-inch-wide, 7-foot-long planks include a UV-resistant urethane finish and are “virtually free of knots,” the company says.rewardflooring.comFebruary 24, 2021NewsSanding Machine Manufacturer FG Floortec Enters U.S. MarketFloor sanding equipment manufacturer FG Floortec, based in Bischofswerda, Germany, is entering the U.S. market. Wood flooring pro T.J. Haas, based in Syracuse, N.Y., is the sales agent managing the U.S. sales, and FG has set up a warehouse and office in Syracuse.February 22, 2021NewsPick the Funniest Caption for Logger PictureWe rounded up the funniest submissions for our logger picture caption contest, and now it’s time for you to choose the winner.February 22, 2021New ProductsMohawk Expands TechWood LineMohawk is introducing 100 SKUs to its TechWood product line to include an assortment of wider plank sizes, colors, grain patterns and finished textures from natural hardwood veneer, the company says. The flooring features Mohawk’s Crystal Shield aluminum oxide finish for scratch resistance.mohawktoday.comFebruary 22, 2021NewsTraLaMa App Launched to Connect Skilled Tradespeople with JobsTraLaMa, an app to connect skilled tradespeople with job opportunities, is now available.February 22, 2021Previous PagePage 97 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 ContentFrom Jobsite to Factory Floor: LED Roller Coaters Are Revolutionizing Wood Finishing
