The Specialty Equipment Market Association continues to plan for an in-person 2020 SEMA Show, but organizers also are watching a spike in coronavirus cases in Las Vegas and working on a virtual element to meet the demand of international attendees who may face travel restrictions.
Attendees of this year’s Specialty Equipment Market Association Show will be required to wear face masks or face shields as part of the association's COVID-19-related safety plan.
Specialty aftermarket equipment retail sales will most likely be down 12% in 2020 due to the COVID-19 crisis, according to the new 2020 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Market Report.
Total U.S. automotive aftermarket sales are forecast to decrease 8.8% in 2020 as a result of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and related factors, according to the 2020 Joint Channel Forecast Model produced jointly by the Auto Care Association and the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association. But a rebound is expected to take place next year.