NAFCD Announces Strategic Alliance with Insperity

In an ongoing effort to provide members of the floor covering distribution channel with the resources necessary to effectively operate their businesses, the North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) is pleased to announce a strategic alliance with Insperity®.

 

NAFCD members will have access to numerous Insperity products and services that will help member companies run better, grow faster and make more money, including:

• Workforce Optimization®
• Human Capital Management
• Payroll Services
• Time and Attendance
• Performance Management
• Organizational Planning
• Recruiting Services
• Employment Screening
• Financial Services
• Expense Management
• Retirement Services
• Insurance Services

For more information about NAFCD's alliance with Insperity, www.nafcd.org/Insperity.

 

NAFCD 2014 Profit Analysis Report

 

The 2014 Profit Analysis Report provides detailed financial results for participating firms in the floor covering distribution business. Results presented in the report are based on income statement, balance sheet and operating data supplied by 22 firms. Based on before tax return on assets (ROA), 7 of the 22 participants fell into the High-Profit category. The tables and graphs in the report are designed to provide a comprehensive but straightforward analysis and comparison of profitability among these firms.

 

Purchase and view the full PAR report here.

 

NAFCD Welcomes New Member

LaCrosse Flooring

LaCrosse Flooring is the value added division of a fully integrated hardwood manufacturing company that processes the timber into logs, saws the lumber, dries lumber and then makes the flooring. Complete control of the raw material supply assures buyers of LaCrosse hardwood flooring a consistency in color, texture and availability unmatched by other North American plank flooring manufacturers .

 

Did You Know NAFCD Offers...

 

Get the Most Out of Your Annual Convention Experience!

The 2014 NAFCD Annual Convention is a great opportunity to connect one-on-one allowing for in-depth conversations about current products and future offerings. As an attendee, we encourage you to schedule meetings with your current and potential trading partners now. Use this handy appointment scheduler and view the list of attendees (login required) to reach out and find a time that works for both of you during the event.

 

Participate in the 2014 Profit Analysis Report (PAR) Survey-August 15 Deadline!

Last chance to participate in the 2014 PAR Survey!

In our continuing efforts to deliver the value our members expect from their industry organization, NAFCD is pleased to continue the Profit Analysis Report (PAR). Results presented in this report are based on income statement, balance sheet and operating data supplied by NAFCD firms. Deadline to participate in the PAR Survey is Friday!

The information in the report provides answers to questions such as "Are the most successful firms in a down market placing more emphasis on gross margin management or expense control?" In addition, the report provides direct comparisons between your firm and other industry firms in the floor covering distribution business; however this valuable information is only available to firms that participate in the study.

Participation

To participate in the 2014 Profit Analysis Report study and receive the final report at no cost, visit the NAFCD website and download a PDF of the survey. All surveys must be submitted by August 15, 2014.

 

June 2014 Virginia Tech Housing Report

The housing industry is improving, but the pace is agonizingly slow. In the latest Virginia Tech Housing Report, Urs Buehlmann and Al Schuler analyze statistics from across the industry and conclude that the housing industry has turned the corner, but growth is painfully slow.

Key reason why the housing and economic recovery remains muted:

• Housing remains a difficult reach for many young people - jobs, credit, school debt, are problems.
• Today's market is 30% or more cash sales, including many foreign buyers.
• The economy is having some difficulty dealing with demographic issues (aging population), debt and credit issues.

Learn more about these factors in the June 2014 Housing Report here.

Each month you can access specific data on new housing starts, existing home sales and construction spending, and feature analysis on overall impact to the economy and your business. These monthly housing reports are provided courtesy of Virginia Tech. Remember to take advantage of all the exclusive industry reports and research available to you as an NAFCD member. Visit the Members Only section of the website to access more reports, username and password required.

2014 NAFCD Employee Compensation Report

Learn how your firm's employee compensation package compares to the rest of the industry with the 2014 NAFCD Employee Compensation Report conducted by Profit Planning Group. This study analyzes 2013 compensation data of 978 U.S. firms in more than 6,000 locations. The results provides information about both executive and employee compensation including salaries, bonuses, commissions and perks. It also includes details about fringe benefits such as health insurance, retirement programs and employee time-off. Firms were categorized into over 20 sales volumes and over 100 geographic areas.

To purchase the 2014 NAFCD Employee Compensation Report, click here.

 

New Research Study Available for NAFCD Members

"Optimizing Distributor Profitability: Best Practices to a Stronger  Bottom Line" is a groundbreaking research study -- with oversized, step-by-step wall map -- that features 47 best practices and 50 action steps developed from actual experiences with 84 real-world wholesale distribution firms. This NAW Institute perennial best seller is a powerful weapon to use to enhance your shareholder value. 

Order today. Select "Member of NAW Member Assn" and specify North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) at check out to receive your discounted rate!
 

2014 NAFCD Profit Analysis Report (PAR) Survey

Participate in the 2014 PAR Survey

In our continuing efforts to deliver the value our members expect from their industry organization, NAFCD is pleased to continue the Profit Analysis Report (PAR). Results presented in this report are based on income statement, balance sheet and operating data supplied by NAFCD firms. 

The information in the report provides answers to questions such as "Are the most successful firms in a down market placing more emphasis on gross margin management or expense control?" In addition, the report provides direct comparisons between your firm and other industry firms in the floor covering distribution business, however this valuable information is only available to firms that participate in the study.

To participate in the 2014 Profit Analysis Report study and receive the final report at no cost, visit the NAFCD website and download a PDF of the survey. All surveys must be submitted by August 15, 2014.
 

NAFCD Welcomes New Member Loxcreen Flooring Group

Loxcreen Flooring Group is a leading manufacturer & supplier of residential and commercial transitional floor mouldings and related products in North America. Loxcreen has the most comprehensive product line in the industry, including carpet, ceramic, laminate, vinyl, resilient and hardwood trim.


Loxcreen Flooring Group
Main Contact: Steven LaGrou
Email: steven.l@loxcreenflooring.com
Phone: 800-565-6653
Location: Mississauga, Canada