Comparable sales decreased 1.6%, with strong spring recovery and Pro and online sales growth, partially offsetting lumber deflation and lower DIY discretionary demand.
Retail sales in the United States were up 0.7% month-over-month in July of 2023, marking a fourth consecutive rise, according to the Commerce Department.
Sales decreased at comparable stores by 8.0% during the second quarter of 2023 compared to the second quarter of 2022, primarily due to a decrease in traffic, which was partially offset by an increase in average ticket value.
Interface CEO Laurel Hurd said education sales were particularly robust in the second quarter, up 7% year-over-year, as facilities teams and administrators invested in refurbishment and maintenance projects during their summer break.
Dixie Group Chairman and CEO Daniel K. Frierson said a significant factor in the year-over-year sales decline was a loss of volume in the mass merchant channel, with primary customer's strategies shifting toward lower price points
While the U.S. housing market remains under pressure, the commercial sector has proven more resilient as businesses continue to invest in new construction and remodeling projects.