2014 NAFCD Quarterly Executive Trends Index Available

The Quarterly Executive Trends Index for 2014 is now available! The report, compiled by a leading research firm and in partnership with the North American Building Materials Distribution Association (NBMDA) is based on member data submission and provides valuable benchmarking and forecasting data.

Previously, the Quarterly Executive Trends Index Reports only focused on the issues and challenges facing distributors in the industry. For the first time this report covers insights on distributors and manufacturers in the industry.

The Distributor Executive Trends Index key points:

• Slower sales growth in January due to unfavorable weather
• Strong 2014 sales growth outlooks  
• Continued profit progress 

The Manufacturer Executive Trends Index key points:

• Strong 2014 sales and profit growth 
• Increase in headcount over the next 90 days
• 80% plan to add distributors during 2014 

This data and analysis is available exclusively to NAFCD members. View the Q1 distributor and manufacturer reports here.

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