WFB Briefs: Floor & Decor Opens Four Stores; Riva Wins Best Flooring Company

Oct 2, 2024

Floor & Decor opened four new locations. They include North Kansas City, Mo.; Austell-Mableton, Ga.; Turnersville, N.J.; and Davie, Fla.

The Latin Builders Association awarded Riva Spain the “Flooring Contractor of the Year” at LBA’s annual awards ceremony Sept. 27.

Small Business Optimism Steady in June

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GameTime Wraps Launches Gym Floor Rider Giveaway

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ATWF Podcast: AHF Products' Milton Goodwin Talks Legacy Companies, Wood Flooring's Cutting Edge

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Small Business Optimism Steady in June

Small business optimism decreased 0.2 of a point in June to 98.6, just above the 51-year average of 98, according to the National Federation of Independent Business’ Small Business Optimism Index report.

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GameTime Wraps Launches Gym Floor Rider Giveaway

Now through Nov. 28, GameTime Wraps is hosting a gym floor rider giveaway with PAW Hardwood Flooring & Supplies (Kalamazoo, Mich.).

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ATWF Podcast: AHF Products' Milton Goodwin Talks Legacy Companies, Wood Flooring's Cutting Edge

In this sponsored episode of All Things Wood Floor, host Steve Diggins sits down with Milton Goodwin, VP of product management-hardwood at AHF Products.

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Housing Open for 2026 TISE in Las Vegas

The International Surface Event (TISE) hotel housing discounts are now available for the Jan. 27–29, 2026 event, held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.

USITC Sides with Hardwood and Plywood Manufacturers in Dumping Case

The U.S. International Trade Commission found there is a “reasonable indication” that hardwood and decorative plywood imports from China, Indonesia and Vietnam are injuring the U.S. market by being sold at less than fair value.

Kennebec Lumber Company Introduces ProCourt Maple Flooring

Kennebec Lumber’s ProCourt is a premium Northern hard maple hardwood floor designed for the sport flooring industry.

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Pallmann Hires Three Territory Managers

Pallmann hired three territory managers: Brandon Gross for its Southeast team, Charles Allhands for its South-Central team and Dale Bailey for its Midwest team.

Residential Construction Industry Adds 5,500 Jobs in June

The residential construction industry added 5,500 jobs from May to June, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

President Trump Signs ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ into Law

President Donald Trump signed H.R. 1, the “big beautiful bill” into law on the Fourth of July, "delivering historic tax relief to the U.S. construction industry and Main Street businesses nationwide," the Associated Builders and Contractors said in a news release.

WFB Needs Your Help: Answer the Retailer Survey by July 18

If you are a wood flooring retailer, help us explore the businesses of wood flooring retailers by taking our WFB Retailer Survey.

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FCITS Inspector Certification Course Heads to Toronto in August

Flooring Consultants and Inspection Training Services, a division of the World Floor Covering Association, is bringing its Complete Inspector Certification Class to Toronto Aug. 5–8.

Residential Construction Spending Fell 0.5% in May

Residential construction spending decreased 0.5% from April to May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $901 million, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

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