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Performance primarily reflected the continued impact of the difficult macro backdrop that has impacted big ticket discretionary purchases as well as the demand for home remodeling projects, according to LL Flooring President and Chief Executive Officer Charles Tyson.

Sales were affected by weakened demand in the residential segment in Europe, increasing interest rates and general high cost inflation. 

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.

The retailer cites lower spending by consumers and pro customers along with low brand awareness for the second-quarter sales decreases. 

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

The retailer opened nine warehouse stores in the second quarter of 2023, and the company said it intends to open 32 warehouse stores in fiscal 2023. 

The Federal Reserve approved a much-anticipated interest rate hike that takes benchmark borrowing costs to their highest level in more than 22 years.