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

WFB Editors
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.
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