We’re putting all our cards on the table to bring you the best of the summer market How did the Las Vegas Market go? Well, that depends on who you ask. Manufacturers who filled their days with appointments, while also handling some walk-in traffic, were generally happy with attendance. Those who didn’t set up many […]
2022 Summer Las Vegas Market Wrap-Up
Managing Editor, Waynette Goodson shares her finds from the 2022 Summer Las Vegas Market. We’re talking luxury, value, wellness and technology. Tune in to see if this LVM met expectations. Transcript Waynette GoodsonIt’s Waynette Goodson and I’m your managing editor of Bedtimes and Sleep Savvy Magazines. I’m here today to take you through our Las […]
Summer Las Vegas Market | Day 2 Wrap Up
Join Managing Editor, Waynette Goodson, as she wraps up day 2 with Reverie, Diamond Mattress, and GhostBed.
Summer Las Vegas Market | Day 1 Wrap Up
Join Managing Editor, Waynette Goodson, as she wraps up day 1 with Kingsdown, Bedding Industries of America, Spring Air and Mlily
Corsicana will Launch 10 New Sku’s to American Bedding Line at Las Vegas Market
Las Vegas News Release Dallas—Corsicana, the leading national producer of value mattresses in the United States, is focusing its Las Vegas showroom on six key brands for the Las Vegas Furniture Market—American Bedding, NightsBridge, Sleep Inc, Symbol, Sleep Fresh and Tommie Copper. All the brands emphasize the company’s core strategy of building the best mattresses […]
Bedline Bolsters North American Presence to Better Serve the Market
Las Vegas News Release Bedline USA, LLC is formedBedline USA, LLC, an American subsidiary of Bedline (Madrid, Spain), has been formed to serve as contact for US customers in communication and financial transactions. “We have found that customers rather work with banks and people in the US, and this alone makes business easier for them” […]
Malouf™ to Launch Weekender™ Essential Bedding Bundle at Las Vegas Market
Las Vegas News Release LOGAN, Utah—Malouf Home™ will release their Weekender™ Essential Bedding Bundle at the upcoming Las Vegas Market. The bundle includes two medium-firm shredded memory foam pillows, double-brushed microfiber sheets, and a liquid-proof jersey mattress protector. “We’re always looking for ways to simplify the sales process for our retail partners, and that’s one […]
Kingsdown Focuses on Style and Substance in Its Presentation of Over 75 Mattress Skus in New 17,000- Sq.-Ft. Las Vegas Showroom
Las Vegas News Release Mebane, NC—Kingsdown, the company known for meticulously handcrafted mattresses built on a foundation of sleep science, will unveil its 17,000-square-foot showroom at C-1401 at the Summer Las Vegas Market. The space is more than twice the size of its former showroom and dedicated to over 75 mattress sku’s presented around a […]
Diamond Mattress and Technogel® Partner on Gel Tech Beds to Ignite Growth and Innovation Strategies for Both Companies
Las Vegas News Release Rancho Domingues, Calif. (July 19, 2022) – Diamond Mattress will highlight its new manufacturing partnership with the world’s leading gel products maker Technogel® at Las Vegas Market. Diamond will showcase the Technogel mattress lineup in its new showroom at B-975. With two manufacturing campuses in Los Angeles and Fort Worth, Diamond […]
Paramount Sleep Company® Will Launch A.H. Beard Origins® at Summer Las Vegas Market
The fully recyclable mattress will be featured along with new A.H. Beard® Classic, Nature’s Spa®, H.D. Super Duty®, Paramount®, Back Performance®, and Hypnos® beds Las Vegas News Release NORFOLK, Va., July 20, 2022—Paramount Sleep Company® will launch A.H. Beard Origins® atSummer Las Vegas Market, July 24-28. The fully recyclable luxury mattress is making its debut […]
Spring Air to Launch “Dura-Last” Collection Heavy-Duty Performance Brand will Offer 3 Models
Las Vegas News Release Woburn, Mass. – Top 20 U.S. bedding manufacturer Spring Air International is betting “big” on a new brand with the introduction of Dura-Last, a mattress collection specifically designed for consumers looking for ultra-durable mattresses. Crafted using super-durable components, Dura-Last is a heavy-duty performance brand built to last, aimed at shoppers who […]
Bedding Industries of America Caters to Moderate Luxury Segment with New Eclipse Twilight Collection of Mattresses
Las Vegas News Release New Brunswick, N.J. – Leading mattress manufacturer, Bedding Industries of America (BIA), will introduce an 11-inch roll-packed mattress as part of the new moderate luxury Twilight collection from Eclipse at the summer Las Vegas Market taking place from July 24 to 28. The line starts with a bed-in-a-box mattress, which was […]
Zedbed is Front and Center in New Kingsdown Group Showroom Spotlighting the Art of Sleep
Las Vegas News Release Mebane, NC—Kingsdown Group, the company known for meticulously handcrafted mattresses built on a foundation of sleep science, is introducing new offerings in its Zedbed, high-end, infused artisan foam line, with new fabric selections and dramatic cover designs, as part of its focus on “The Art of Sleep” at the Summer Las […]
McRoskey Adds New “Relaxed” Feel to Its Modern Collection
Las Vegas News Release Fresno, Calif. – McRoskey Mattress Works, producers of the American-made, premium-quality line of hand-crafted mattresses, is expanding its best-selling Modern Collection at the Las Vegas Market, July 24-28, with a new “Relaxed” feel. Available across all the Modern mattresses in the collection —Sunset, Cole Valley, Hayes Valley, and Pacific Heights—the new “Relaxed” feel unit was developed in response to requests from dealers, according […]
Standard Fiber Opens New Las Vegas Showroom
Better servicing its growing retail, mattress, hospitality, and pet product customer base Las Vegas News Release July 19, 2022; Burlingame, CA – Furthering its commitment to its growing mattress business and the future of the home textiles market, Standard Fiber has opened a new permanent showroom in Las Vegas. The 2,500 square foot space, which the […]
Kingsdown will Unveil Over 25 New Mattresses in 4 Top-Selling Collections at the Summer Las Vegas Furniture Market
Las Vegas Press Release Mebane, NC—Kingsdown, the company known for meticulously handcrafted mattresses built on a foundation of sleep science, will unveil over 25 new mattress designs in its Vintage, Insignia, Anniversary and Zedbed collections at the Summer Las Vegas Market July 24-28. The focus throughout the company’s new showroom is on the overall elevation […]
Ergomotion to Highlight Latest Sleep Systems, Including New Rio Line, at Summer Las Vegas Market
Las Vegas Market News Release SANTA BARBARA, Calif., July 13, 2022 – Ergomotion, the global leader of state-of-the-art adjustable bed bases and wellness-technology sleep solutions, will showcase an array of consumer-driven sleep solutions, including its latest adjustable base line Rio, at the upcoming Summer Las Vegas Market. Ergomotion will be in showroom #B1380 in Building […]
PureCare Expands Sleep Wellness and Creative Palette With Vegas Introductions
The leader in wellness-focused bedding essentials aims to inspire Las Vegas Market News Release PHOENIX (July 18, 2022) – PureCare will introduce sleep retailers to the company’s expanded creative and product development capabilities at the upcoming Las Vegas Market, July 24-28, with new bedding layers designed to accentuate its best-selling responsive fabrics with trending color […]
Englander giving retailers “Virtual Showroom Experience”
Chicago-based licensing group Englander has launched its Virtual Showroom Experience, an immersive digital complement to the company’s Las Vegas World Market Center showroom to give retailers full access to Englander products and marketing assets. According to a news release, the newly launched Virtual Showroom Experience is more than a digital environment and goes beyond allowing […]
GhosteBed will Showcase New Pillow, Tech & Design Features to Its Venus Williams Collection at Summer Las Vegas Market
Las Vegas Market News Release PLANTATION, Fla. – GhostBed, a leading online mattress retailer and manufacturer of boxed beds, is adding tech and design innovation to its 13-inch “Volley” and 14-inch “Serve” SKUs in its Venus Williams collection, and adding a pillow option for retailers. All the products will be featured at the summer Las […]
Reverie Reduces Carbon Footprint and Decreases Transportation Costs
Adjustable base supplier Reverie, based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, aims to minimize the carbon footprint of its products, while also improving supply-chain reliability and transportation costs for customers. “We have made environmental stewardship a must in our innovation process,” said Martin Rawls-Meehan, chief executive officer and chief innovation officer. “For too many years, power base […]
Las Vegas: New Product Bonanza a Hit in Bedding Showrooms
The winter market included everything from high-end luxury models to inexpensive sleep accessories During the strongest market for new products in two years, mattress and sleep accessories producers rolled out extensive introductions at the Las Vegas Market Jan. 23-27. New products appeared in virtually every bedding showroom, and some producers unveiled revamped versions of their […]
Las Vegas Market Day 2: Quality Innovation, Accessories and High Energy Shine
Dave Perry and Mary Helen Rogers wrap up a fun, high-energy Day 2 at Market reflecting on the strides that have been made in innovation, accessories and sustainability.
“Take 5 With Dave” — Las Vegas Product Preview
On a snowy day in High Point, we look at some of the new products and companies set to debut at the upcoming Las Vegas Market.
Las Vegas Market Day 1: High-end and Sustainability Make a Strong Showing
Dave Perry and Mary Helen Rogers discuss their first day at Market where energy is strong and new products abound.
Bedding Returnees, Newcomers Add Spark in High Point
Five bedding producers joined the bedding contingent at the recent High Point Market, sparking talk of a sleep products comeback in the Furniture Capital of the World. Two of those new bedding exhibitors — Shifman Mattress and Mlily USA — had exhibited in High Point but took a break in recent markets. The newcomers — […]
Shifman Mattresses Throws in Pillows
Shifman Mattresses is hoping to help retailers punch up their sales with a new pillow program. “Our new luxury pillows are a natural extension of the luxurious comfort and highest quality materials that are synonymous with the Shifman brand,” said Bill Hammer, president of the Newark, New Jersey-based manufacturer. “It offers an upgraded sleep experience with […]
Blu Sleep Adds Italian-Made Accessories
Blu Sleep, which manufactures sleep products made with foams poured in Italy, has further expanded into luxury sleep accessories with two sheet collections, two duvet covers, two throw blankets and a plush leisure robe, all made in Italy from high-quality cotton yarns and cashmere. “Our customers have been asking for Italian sheets and accessories […]
Bedline Offers New Slant on Storage
Bedline, a Madrid-based sleep products manufacturer, debuted sleek, platform storage beds at the Summer Las Vegas Market. Industry veteran Scott Frisch and his company Discover Sleep represent the brand, which is making its first appearance in the U.S. market. “Bedline has been extraordinarily successful in the EU,” Frisch said. “There’s no doubt about the need […]
Englander Introduces Supreme Collection
Chicago-based mattress licensing group Englander added the Supreme collection at the Summer Las Vegas Market. Available to ship nationally, 14 new beds retailing from $799 to $3,999 provide an array of comfort choices. Premium components include pocket springs, microcoils, copper-infused latex, copper-infused viscoelastic and cool-to-the-touch fabrics in elegant colors. “We encourage retailers to do […]
Spring Air Offers Nature’s Choice
For consumers who like the idea of a latex mattress but don’t like the latex price, Spring Air International has created Nature’s Choice, which debuted at the Summer Las Vegas Market. The six-model collection complements sister brand, Nature’s Rest, which is constructed with Talalay latex cores and linen fabrics. Nature’s Choice features a hybrid construction […]
Corsicana Updates Collections
Manufacturer Corsicana, headquartered in Dallas, refreshed two collections and extended another for the Summer Las Vegas Market. The company redesigned six hybrid mattresses under the American Bedding label, giving them new foams, coil systems and covers. Thirteen value-priced Sleep Inc. beds also featured new components and covers. In addition, a new bed in the NightsBridge […]
Eclipse Launches New Line, Reintroduces Another
Eclipse International focused on two of its successful brands at the Summer Las Vegas Market in August. First, it launched the Hemingway Adventure Series by Chittenden & Eastman, which intentionally calls to mind the Ernest Hemingway name. “Several of our major retailer partners acknowledge the digital dynamics and the brand awareness that comes with the […]
Mood Unsettled at Lightly Attended Market
Exhibitors: Covid cancellations cut attendance and Covid concerns become an issue for fall business outlook Traffic was light, concerns about the pandemic are growing and supply chain issues remain worrisome. Those were some of the key points that emerged from a sweltering Summer Las Vegas Market, pushed back about a month from its usual late […]
Hopeful in High Point
Steady traffic, design tweaks, new collaborations and calming sleep were some of the highlights of this traditionally quiet bedding market In some ways, the High Point Market, June 5-9, felt like a return to normal. Vaccinated folks felt free to leave their masks off, and many offered their hands for a hearty shake. In other […]
Southerland’s “Cool” Introductions
At the Las Vegas Market in April, producer Southerland, based in Nashville, Tennessee, highlighted the importance of better sleep with the Signature and ThermoBalance collections, which are designed for maximum airflow and durability. All of the beds use a special ThermoBalance quilted panel fabric made with “cooling yarns.” The ThermoBalance bed collection is focused on […]
Ergomotion’s Quest Connect Makes Sleep Smarter
Santa Barbara, California-based Ergomotion launched the Quest Connect line at the Las Vegas Market in April. It’s a collection of new smartbed bases and accompanying app that interconnect with other smart home technology to provide an endless array of home automation possibilities. These include features such as your bed sensing your awakening and being able […]
Intellibed Broadens Its Audience With Gelee
Salt Lake City-based manufacturer Intellibed created a more affordable version of its luxury mattress collection, which it launched at the Las Vegas Market in April. In addition to lower price points, the new Gelee bed offers the company’s signature comfort layer proprietary Gel Matrix technology and is paired with traditional components, such as memory foam […]
Diamond Mattress Delivers on New Products
Diamond Mattress introduced two mattress collections and a pillow program at the Las Vegas Market April 11-15. The Rancho Dominguez, California-based manufacturer reached into new top price points with Generations; told a natural story with Ethos; and launched customizable, U.S.-made pillows. Generations has classic styling with a button-tufted houndstooth ticking and high-end components, such as […]
Luxury Brands Aireloom, Kluft and Marshall Mix It Up at Market
The Madrid-based Flex Group, owner of E.S. Kluft & Co. and Marshall Mattress, presented its Aireloom, Kluft and Marshall brands in two reorganized, unified showrooms across from one another in arguably one of the largest launches at Las Vegas Market, a total of more than 50 new beds from the three brands rolled out to […]
Bedding Producers Give High Point Premarket Event Good Reviews
Bedding producers generally gave the recent premarket event in High Point, North Carolina, good reviews, and some said it portends a strong High Point Market in June. More than 300 exhibitors participated in premarket, a record number. That included a handful of bedding producers. Premarket gives retailers an early look at upcoming market introductions. “Enso […]
High-end bedding lines to take spotlight at Las Vegas Market
Show has been moved to April 11-15 because of the Covid-19 pandemic The British are coming. So is an enhanced CBD line. And high-end offerings touting natural materials and handcrafted details will abound. Those are some of the new product directions set for the Las Vegas Market April 11-15 at the World Market Center, the […]
New Lines Out Before April Vegas Market
Some bedding manufacturers are reacting to the industry’s revamped 2021 market calendar by embarking on their own initiatives to introduce new lines. The Winter Las Vegas Market, traditionally the industry’s launching pad in late January for new product lines, has been moved to April 11-15 because of Covid-19 concerns, and that has several bedding producers […]
The Show Must Go On
Las Vegas Market exhibitors make the best of a difficult situation with limited showroom openings and lots of virtual tours It was no surprise that foot traffic at the Summer Las Vegas Market was low. Some of the feet not treading the halls of the World Market Center Aug. 30-Sept. 3 were our own. The […]
At Las Vegas Market: Decisions, Decisions!
Vendors expanded showrooms, extended lines and unveiled a wealth of new products that made buyers’ choices tough For trade journalists covering the Winter Las Vegas Market Jan. 26-30, the scene in the World Market Center was ideal — not so busy that vendors didn’t have time to talk about their introductions and filled with plenty […]
Las Vegas Market: It was hot. It was cool. It was curious.
From Zenlike retreats to telescoping tornado shelters, Las Vegas vendors aim to help retailers lure consumers to stores By Barbara T. Nelles There were so many pleasant surprises for a bedding editor at a not-so-sleepy summer mattress and furniture show. Indeed, when it came to new sleep products and new showrooms, the Las Vegas Market […]
High Point Market: Slow but Steady
Despite quiet bedding floors, two ends of the product spectrum — lower-priced boxed beds and higher-end luxurious mattress sets — stand out at the latest show Unlike last year, there were no tornadoes during the High Point Market, thankfully. Held April 6-10 in High Point, North Carolina, the springtime show had a few beautiful sunny […]
Manufacturers Help Mattress Retailers Compete
Bedding brands simplify step-ups, reduce opening price points, make adjustables irresistible By Barbara T. Nelles and Beth English Retailers found plenty of Winter Las Vegas Market bedding news as they trooped through the halls of the World Market Center, Jan. 27-31. Traffic tapered off on Monday afternoon, probably due to a polar vortex, which spread […]
Treats From the Autumn High Point Show
BY BETH ENGLISH AND BARBARA T. NELLES New lines, fresh looks, streamlined displays and more dotted the bedding showrooms at North Carolina’s biannual event and even a hurricane couldn’t keep us away. The Fall High Point Market Oct. 13-17 in High Point, North Carolina, was punctuated by Hurricane Michael barreling into the Florida panhandle and […]
Summer Refresh
BY BARBARA T. NELLES AND BETH ENGLISH Slower show meant less rush — and plenty of rest-testing and pillow squeezing It was a typical Summer Las Vegas Market in that traffic was slower — possibly the slowest we’ve seen — and product introductions were far fewer than during the winter show in January. But retailers […]
Marking spring in High Point
BY BETH ENGLISH AND BARBARA T. NELLES Visitors to the latest furniture show in High Point, North Carolina, were treated to looks to freshen floors The High Point Market April 14-18 in High Point, North Carolina, offered a mix of spring weather—sunny days, afternoon rainstorms and temperature swings, not to mention a tornado in nearby […]
At the Las Vegas Market, hustle and bustle, plus hybrids aplenty
BY BARBARA T. NELLES AND BETH ENGLISH The latest crop of new beds unveiled at the Winter Las Vegas Market Jan. 28-Feb. 1 in Las Vegas were so inviting-looking, the editors of Sleep Savvy couldn’t resist pausing to rest-test a slew of them. Ahhh! We weren’t disappointed. But we didn’t nod off. Instead, we looked […]
Fall 2017 High Point Market in bedding showrooms
Two-sided beds, fancy fabrics and lots of boxed product for grab-and-go shoppers BY BETH ENGLISH AND BARBARA T. NELLES While the Fall High Point Market Oct. 14-18 in High Point, North Carolina, was a quiet one in bedding halls, the editors of BedTimes uncovered a healthy amount of new product news to share. Take a […]
At Las Vegas Market convenience combines with cool products in mattress showrooms
BY BETH ENGLISH AND BARBARA T. NELLES Bedding buyers greeted by beauty, boxes and new meanings of adjustability If your store floor still lacks a boxed-bed offering, the Summer Las Vegas Market July 30-Aug. 3 was the show to shop. Major brands such as Serta and Simmons launched new boxed-bed programs for their flagship brands, […]
Videos: Mattress industry news at Summer Las Vegas Market
At Summer Las Vegas Market held at the World Market Center, the editors of BedTimes and Sleep Savvy magazines shot these short videos of some new bedding products and technologies that launched at this show. Check out these silents and talkies fresh from market. The videos are all under 30 seconds and they’re all straight […]
Bedding Finds At Spring High Point Market Report
Mattress and sleep accessories exhibitors feature line extensions, adjustable bases, modern looks during rainy show BY BETH ENGLISH AND BARBARA T. NELLES The tone was subdued at the Spring High Point Market in High Point, North Carolina, with fewer bedding exhibitors, but Sleep Savvy editors were impressed with these finds. Note: Unless otherwise stated, all […]
Bedding Exhibitors Simplify and Restructure at 2017 Winter Las Vegas Market
On-trend looks with an easier sell BY BETH ENGLISH AND BARBARA T. NELLES Rain and cool temperatures couldn’t dampen spirits at a very brisk Winter Las Vegas Market Jan. 22-26. Market officials declared it the “largest-ever January show” with attendance surpassing last winter’s all-time high. The editors of Sleep Savvy clocked many miles each day […]
Las Vegas Market Mattress News Includes Lots of Under-bed Finds
Adjustable bases, frames and storage options among many solutions at summer show BY BETH ENGLISH AND BARBARA T. NELLES While major line changes were not on the menu at sleep products showrooms during the Las Vegas Market July 31-Aug 4, the editors of Sleep Savvy uncovered plenty of news—and, mostly, it was under the […]
Spring High Point Market Bedding News
Ah, beauty, in bedding! Springtime show ushers in freshened products with designer touches ByBarbara T. Nelles and Beth English At this quiet show in bedding, it was the little things that really stood out in bedding showrooms. As we walked the Spring High Point Market, the editors of Sleep Savvy lingered over beautiful details on […]
Las Vegas Market Report: ‘The Perfect Storm’
Bedding vendors unleash blizzard of boxed beds and bases, snowy fabrics and fluffy pillows—all designed to warm up retail sales. BY BETH ENGLISH AND BARBARA T. NELLES Bedding buyers who traveled to the Winter Las Vegas Market Jan. 24-28 at the World Market Center were treated to an array of new products in what has […]
A Guide to Bedding Exhibitors at Winter Las Vegas Market
If you will be attending the Winter Las Vegas Market Jan. 24-28, we’ve compiled a couple of helpful lists of sleep products exhibitors for you, using the World Market Center’s exhibitor-search tool. Download a PDF of bedding exhibitors: Alphabetical Listing of Bedding Exhibitors By-Building Listing of Bedding Exhibitors In addition, take an advance look at some market […]
In High Point, Smaller Mattress Players Shine, Accessories Get Adventurous
BY BETH ENGLISH AND BARBARA NELLES When it came to mattress introductions at High Point Market Oct. 17-22, the starring roles at this contracting bedding market were played by the industry’s boutique brands and regional factories. The editors of BedTimes and Sleep Savvy particularly enjoyed taking a closer look at new offerings because of their […]
Mattress and sleep accessories news from Las Vegas Market
Vendors set out to solve retailer problems with super-functional sleep accessories, nifty sales tools and e-commerce options BY BARBARA T. NELLES The variety and features of new sleep accessories on display at the Las Vegas Market Aug. 2-6 were awe inspiring. The editors of Sleep Savvy visited as many of the more than 100 sleep […]
Take our Twitter video tour of Las Vegas Market
BY BARBARA T. NELLES It was a lazy Las Vegas Market Aug. 1-6–with light traffic in bedding halls and fewer product launches among bedding exhibitors than at past summer shows. I saw a handful of new mattress collections, some product redesigns and new technologies, as well as quite a few pillows. But, quiet shows make it a lot easier for […]
Bedding makers fill retailers’ niche needs
Regional mattress manufacturers, accessories producers expand offerings at spring High Point Market BY BARBARA T. NELLES AND BETSI ROBINSON UPCOMING MARKETS Las Vegas Market Aug. 2-6 World Market Center Las VegasHigh Point Market Oct. 17-22 International Home Furnishings Center & other locations High Point, North Carolina Retailers attending the High Point Market April 18-23 in […]
Las Vegas Market–Decisions, decisions
Bedding buyers greeted by raft of new products and brand designs At this exuberant show, vendors offered modern looks and new technologies from top to bottom BY BARBARA T. NELLES AND BETSI ROBINSON Heading to Winter Las Vegas Market Jan. 18-22 at the World Market Center, the editors of Sleep Savvy had a sense this could […]
At Pinterest, check out some Las Vegas Market introductions
Here is a Pinterest board of some of the new products on display at this week’s Las Vegas Market. Our full report from the show will be in your hands with the next issue of Sleep Savvy and BedTimes magazines.
Sleep Savvy tours mattress showrooms at Las Vegas Market Jan. 18-22
This week the editors of BedTimes and Sleep Savvy magazines are at the Las Vegas Market Jan. 18-22 touring bedding showrooms. Follow our progress on Twitter (@bedtimesmag, @sleepsavvymag)–we’ll be posting photos and commentary as we go–and check out our Vine videos. A complete report on all the news and trends in mattresses and sleep accessories is coming […]
Mattress news from High Point Market
Excerpt from BedTimes magazine, “Mattress showrooms mellow, upbeat at High Point Market“: The fall weather at High Point Market Oct. 18-23 was gloriously sunny and warm, perfect for leisurely strolling. “Leisurely” also is a good way to describe the tenor of the fourth major mattress market of 2014. This was a minor show in terms […]