NAFCD Reports Findings of Q2 Sales Trend Survey
Chicago, IL, August 14, 2020-The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) recently released the results of its NAFCD Quarterly Sales Trend Survey for the second quarter of 2020.
A sampling of highlights from the Q2 report include:
- Q2 sales growth was down year-over-year by 11.7% during the quarter
- Q3 forecasts are 15.4 points higher than Q2 results
- Full year 2020 forecasts are now up 10.3 points from Q1's estimates
- Negative sales impact due to COVID-19 has eased since Q1
- 18% of distributors have had retailers/showrooms that they distribute to close in Q2 (versus 48% in Q1)
- Warehouses/distribution centers are now 100% fully functional and able to fulfill orders
- 76% of distributors are still seeing issues with product delivery and sourcing
- 100% of distributors had orders cancelled in the quarter due to COVID-19