Full-year sales from continuing operations were $3.92 billion, a new continuing operations record and 4 percent increase over 2014 (during which sales increased 9 percent). Unit volume grew 6 percent and acquisitions added 3 percent to sales – these gains were partially offset however, by a 5 percent decline caused by raw material-related price deflation and currency impacts.

NeoCon, the global platform for commercial interiors, will mark its 48th year this June 13-15 at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago. The three-day tradeshow and conference highlights hundreds of leading exhibitors in workplace, healthcare, hospitality, retail, education, public spaces, and government.

MarketResearch.com, a leader of market research solutions and services, has completed its acquisition of The Freedonia Group, a global creator of industry research reports and consulting services for more than 30 years.

ZBOM Cabinets, a Hefei, China kitchen cabinet manufacturer, bought a few moments of fame by sponsoring a promotional movie about itself on a Times Square digital billboard. The cabinetry giant is says it is aiming at global markets.

LAS VEGAS –The popularity of Lumber Liquidators’ laminate and hardwood flooring continues to rebound, based on the large number of crowds gathered at the booth during the recent International Builders Show in Las Vegas. Driftwood and similar whitewashed colors garnered a lot of interest from attendees, as did distressed and rustic looks in both hardwood and laminate flooring, commented Jay Quickel, vice president of merchandising for the Toano, Virginia-based producer.

After a widely publicized ordeal, Lumber Liquidators was sentenced for its Lacey Act violations and environmental crimes Monday. The company will pay more than $13 million in fines and restitution. Lumber Liquidators pleaded guilty to both felony and misdemeanor charges back in October 2015.

Sales for the FDMC 300 group of companies grew 7 percent in 2015 to $46.404 billion over 2014, by our estimate. Ashley Furniture tops the list.It is the fourth consecutive year of sales growth for this group.

A recent U.S. district court ruling buoys plans for the July 7, 2016 opening of the $91 million Ark Encounter theme park in Williamstown, Kentucky, featuring a 510-foot-long wooden replica of Noah's Ark.