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Lumber Liquidators' VP talks flooring design trends

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.

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Lumber Liquidators Names Its Board Chair to CEO

Lumber Liquidators named John M. Presley its Chief Executive Officer. On the board 9 years, Presley helped steer Lumber Liquidators through controversies surrounding Lacey Act violations, and laminate flooring formaldehyde concerns stirred up by a 60 Minutes expose.The flooring company's stock price slid and sales fell dramatically this year.

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Lumber Liquidators Pleads Guilty to Lacey Act Crimes, $13 Million Fines

WASHINGTON - Lumber Liquidators will pay the largest fine ever issued for Lacey Act violations after pleading guilty in federal court to felony and misdemeanor charges related to its importation of some hardwood flooring from China, made from illegally logged Russian timber. The hardwood and laminate flooring manufacturer is scheduled to be sentenced on Feb. 1, 2016.