Kingsdown’s proprietary bedMATCH system has reached a new milestone by surpassing 17 million consumer profiles. The diagnostic tool used by retailers around the world has undergone a major brand refresh adding new features and improving the design. Now the software guides customers and interacts with them in a variety of languages. Kingsdown product development and […]
Scott Brothers Global & Restonic Sign Partnership Extension
NEWS RELEASE | SPRING 2023 High Point Market Visit the brand showcase at High Point Market in the HMi Showroom. Oak Lawn, IL – March 15, 2023 – Scott Brothers Global and Restonic Mattress Corporation will be continuing their successful partnership, thanks to a newly inked partnership contract. The brands began working together in 2018 […]
American Textile Co. Introduces Bedding with HeiQ Allergen Tech
Bedding manufacturer American Textile Co. has partnered with HeiQ, a Swiss materials innovation company, to upgrade several bedding products with HeiQ Allergen Tech for the North American market. The new application is intended to deliver deeper relief to allergy sufferers. Pittsburgh-based ATC and HeiQ will apply HeiQ Allergen Tech to mattress and pillow protectors, pillows, mattress pads and comforters, as […]
3Z Brands Acquires Leesa Sleep
3Z Brands has added Leesa Sleep to its growing portfolio of direct-to-consumer brands, including Brooklyn Bedding, Helix Sleep, Bear Mattress and Nolah Sleep. Founded in 2014, Leesa is committed to supporting communities and to date, has donated over 40,000 mattresses through partnerships with shelters and non-profit organizations across the United States. Leesa’s products and community […]
Bedding Industries of America to Introduce New Eclipse Moonlight Series
Bedding Industries of America will debut the Eclipse Moonlight Series at the spring High Point Market. The new collection comes with a basic lineup to make it easier for RSAs at furniture retailers to sell mattresses, according to company officials. Priced under $1,000, the program has five different comfort choices ranging from extra firm to […]
Brooklyn Bedding’s RV Mattress Partners with KOA
RV Mattress, a niche category of Brooklyn Bedding, and Kampgrounds of America (KOA), a large network of public campgrounds, have joined forces to provide campers with exclusive access to RV Mattress’ sleep products. “Our goal at RV Mattress is to make camping and RVing adventures as comfortable as possible, and we believe that begins with […]
Hästens Launches Drēmər Bed to Celebrate 170 Years
Hästens is marking its 170th anniversary with the launch of its new drēmər bed. Designed by world-renowned interior designer Ferris Rafauli, the new mattress is completely crafted by hand. “The drēmər bed is a physical manifestation of the brand’s mission to make our world a better place,” said Jan Ryde, fifth-generation chairman and CEO of […]
Malouf™ Kicks Off Certified B Corporation® Month
NEWS RELEASE LOGAN, Utah—Malouf Home™ is supporting timely campaigns to educate consumers in the month of March. As B Corp™ Month and National Sleep Awareness Month, March is an ideal time to increase awareness around the importance of sleep and the benefits of purchasing from a Certified B Corporation®. Malouf Home™ Brand Manager Ashlee Willes […]
GhostBed Debuts All-In-One Foundation
GhostBed has introduced an all-in-one foundation that comes in a small box and is easy for the consumer to set up, according to a news release. Made of heavy-duty metal, the GhostBed All-in-One Foundation features six legs and a 12-inch under-bed clearance for storage space. The foundation can hold up to 3,000 pounds, and is […]
Bedding Industries of America Expands JCPenney Footprint
Bedding Industries of America has increased its presence at JCPenney, doubling the number of retail stores carrying its products to 258, and adding six Eclipse branded mattresses to the four Fieldcrest models already carried by the retailer. The six new mattresses are from the Empower and Evolve collections and are available in firm, plush and […]
These Poor Sleepers Need Bedding Retailers’ Help
A U.S. News & World Report study finds resident of Philadelphia have worst sleep health. A new study from U.S. News & World Report’s 360 Reviews finds Austin, Texas, to be the top city in the United States for sleep health, followed by Raleigh, North Carolina, and Fort Worth, Texas. But it’s the cities in the bottom […]
Malouf Welcomes Riley Clegg as Territory Manager
Malouf has promoted Riley Clegg to the position of territory manager to provide continued support to retail partners in the South Atlantic region. In his new position, Clegg will focus on Vermont, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. He will support growth in his respective markets, helping existing accounts improve attachment rates, providing tools and […]
Relief Bed Donates Mattresses to Turkey and Syria
In recent months, nonprofit Relief Bed International has responded to significant need for mattresses around the globe, especially Turkey and Syria. In December, the Seattle-based charity donated 500 beds to World Vision International, a faith-based humanitarian aid, development and advocacy organization. “They have been a superb partner in providing us with real time information in […]
Sinomax USA Announces New Products
Houston, Texas-based Sinomax USA Inc. has a new lineup of products and technologies in store for the Spring Textile Market, highlighted by the expansion of Vibe branded products and sustainable sleep solutions. Vibe Product Expansion to Top-of-Bed Accessories Following the recent acquisition of the exclusive Vibe license, Sinomax will launch new Vibe branded top-of-bed accessories, […]
Culp Reports Net Loss in Third Quarter
Faced with soft demand and weakening consumer confidence, fabric supplier Culp Inc. said sales tumbled 34.6% to $52.5 million in the quarter that ended Jan. 29. The company, a major supplier of mattress ticking, also reported a net loss of $9 million or 73 cents per share for the period, the third quarter of its […]
Bedding Market Quarterly Reports Mattress Sales Down in Fourth Quarter
Total unit shipments of mattresses and foundations from U.S. producers and imports dropped 28% in the fourth quarter of 2022, compared with the fourth quarter of 2021, according to the International Sleep Products Association’s Bedding Market Quarterly. In addition to a decrease in unit shipments, the wholesale value of those units fell 22.9%. For the […]
Ergomotion Earns Reputation 800 Award
Ergomotion has received the distinguished 2023 Reputation 800 Award for delivering exceptional customer service in the past year. The award recognizes companies that have achieved a Reputation Score of 800 or higher, which is a key indicator of effectively managing online reputation. The honor marks the second year in a row that the company has […]
Malouf Foundation Donates Product for Disaster Relief in Ukraine
Malouf Home and the Malouf Foundation coordinated a donation of more than 18,000 mattresses to disaster relief, many of which will be distributed to displaced persons in Ukraine due to the Russo-Ukrainian war. “We hope a new mattress brings a moment of comfort to those who have endured unimaginable disasters,” said Kacie Malouf, co-founder of […]
Hitting the Snooze Button Every Morning?
A new study shows you’re far from alone. A study by researchers at the University of Notre Dame has painted a clearer picture of our tendency to hit the snooze button — and if you delayed getting out of bed this morning, you’re not alone. The study, published in the journal SLEEP, found 57% of participants […]
Bedding Industry Veterans to be Honored by City of Hope
The International Home Furnishings Industry group and its philanthropic partner City of Hope will honor two bedding industry leaders and brothers, Steven and Marty Darvin, at The Spirit of Life Award Dinner. To be held April 23 during High Point Market, the event will recognize Steven Darvin, CEO of Darvin Furniture & Mattress, who has […]
Corsicana’s Head of Operations Moves Company Forward in 2023
Throughout 2022, Mark Jannke, senior vice president of operations and product development at Corsicana Mattress, led a major overhaul of plants and products. His mission: Maximize value across the Irving, Texas-based organization to improve total customer experience and prepare the company for 2023 and beyond. First, Jannke narrowed the number of suppliers, with an emphasis […]
3Z Brands Acquires Nolah Sleep
3Z Brands, the new corporate identity for Helix Sleep, Brooklyn Bedding, Birch and Bear Mattress, has bought DTC mattress manufacturer Nolah Sleep. The addition of Nolah further expands 3Z’s DTC mattress platform that offers mattresses and sleep accessories manufactured in the United States. In 2021, Brooklyn Bedding and Helix Sleep combined in partnership with Cerberus […]
Brooklyn Bedding-Helix Sleep Launch Helix Retail Program
This Year’s Fastest-Growing Online Mattress Brand Brings Wholesale Opportunities To Mattress Retailers Across the US. NEWS RELEASE PHOENIX, Ariz.—Brooklyn Bedding, manufacturer, retailer, and pioneer of the bed-in-a-box mattress, and Helix Sleep, the leading direct-to-consumer custom sleep brand in the country, (collectively, “Brooklyn-Helix”), has announced the rollout of a brand-new retail program featuring Helix Sleep. This […]
Headline: Rand Ledbetter Retires After Long Career, Herculite Products
NEWS RELEASE Rand Ledbetter will retire after 30 years in the textile industry, with two decades spent working at Herculite Products Inc., a supplier of technical fabrics for the mattress industry. Ledbetter served as a well-known and well-respected member of the Herculite team, as well as a leader in the larger industrial textile community. In […]
Magniflex Goes Counter-Trend In Driving In-Store Traffic With A Focus On Consumer Education, Not Price
NEWS RELEASE PRATO, Italy – With many mattress manufacturers focusing on creating products at lower price points, leading Italian bedding manufacturer, Magniflex, is focusing on producing attainable luxury products and supporting its retailers with information and education to share with their consumers. The manufacturer believes unique brands and product offerings, plus a focus on building […]
Wright Creative Branding & Labels Adds Veteran Talent to Sales and Creative
Wright Creative Branding & Labels has positioned itself for growth in 2023 with a key promotion and the addition of two veteran sales leaders. The company has promoted Brad Barth to lead the creative services and marketing team. In addition, Wright has hired two account executives, Brad Crump and Andrew Long, who bring extensive industry […]
CertiPUR-US Announces New, Improved Online Directory of Participating Companies
NEWS RELEASE The new directory is a resource for thousands of consumers each week, but participating companies must submit updated information to be included. (Rochester Hills, Mich.) — The CertiPUR-US® foam certification program has launched a new online directory that lets consumers quickly and efficiently search for companies and brands offering CertiPUR-US certified foams as […]
Ron Passaglia, Adam Lava, and Richard Diamonstein Honored by Mattress Industry Trade Association
NEWS RELEASE (Alexandria, VA) – The International Sleep Products Association (ISPA) will pay tribute to three industry veterans at the ISPA Industry Conference, March 15-16, 2023, in St. Petersburg, FL during the Industry Awards Dinner. Selected by their industry peers, this year’s award recipients are individuals who have had distinguished careers serving and leading the […]
Brooklyn-Helix Unveil New Corporate Identity, 3Z Brands
BREAKING NEWS Brooklyn Bedding and Helix Sleep have unveiled a new corporate identity, 3Z Brands, headquartered in Arizona and New York. This new corporate identity will serve as the unifying name for Brooklyn-Helix’s extended family of brands, which includes Helix Sleep, Brooklyn Bedding, Birch, Bear Mattress and the company’s wholesale business. But each consumer-facing brand, […]
Gold Bond Dealers Realize Increased Sales with New Demographic Group
Hartford, Connecticut-based Gold Bond Mattresses said its retailers are seeing a market bright spot with 30- to 45-year-olds. This age group is more highly compensated and willing to spend more for a better night’s sleep that improves their daily performance, according to a news release. “They are in a position where they can and want to […]
Serta Simmons Bedding Takes Decisive Actions to Strengthen Financial Position and Drive Long-Term Growth
NEWS RELEASE Commences Voluntary Pre-Arranged Chapter 11 Proceedings to Deleverage Balance Sheet. Service to Retail Customers and Sleepers Continuing as Usual and Will Be Unaffected by Chapter 11 Proceedings. DORAVILLE, GA – Jan. 23, 2023 – Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC (“SSB” or the “company”), one of the leading global sleep companies, today announced that the company […]
HeiQ and BekaertDeslee Sign an Exclusive Agreement for HeiQ Allergen Tech
HeiQ Materials AG has signed an exclusive supply agreement with mattress fabric supplier BekaertDeslee for the supply of HeiQ’s recently launched HeiQ Allergen* Tech. Under this agreement, BekaertDeslee will have exclusive worldwide rights to apply HeiQ Allergen* Tech to mattress ticking. Launched in October 2022, HeiQ Allergen* Tech is a 100% biobased, naturally derived technology […]
A Lava Hires Brent Limer as Vice President of Sales
NEWS RELEASE CHICAGO – A Lava, a leading manufacturer of quilted and sewn products, including zippered mattress covers, and DTC mattress in a box; today announced the hiring of industry veteran Brent Limer as vice president of sales. Limer will be responsible for leading the next level of growth for A Lava and succeeds Adam […]
E.S. Kluft & Co. Promotes Bedding Veterans, Restructures Commercial Sales Team
E.S. Kluft & Co. has reorganized its commercial sales team by promoting industry veteran Chad Megard to executive vice president of sales for the United States. To further strengthen the team, the company also promoted Brett Swygman to senior vice president of sales for the West region. “As we gain market share and with the […]
Boyd Sleep Names Dolinger as Vice President of Sales Southeast
Boyd Sleep has hired Jim Dolinger as vice president of sales for the St. Louis-based company’s Southeast region. He will report to Denny Boyd, president of Boyd Sleep. Dolinger recently served as vice president of sales for the Southeast region for Glideaway in St. Louis. Previously, he worked in retail and district management with companies […]
Perry Retiring From Full-Time ISPA Work
Dave Perry, editor at large for BedTimes and Sleep Savvy, is retiring from full-time work at the International Sleep Products Association effective January 2023. He will continue to write his columns for ISPA’s publications through the end of this year as an ISPA contributor. Perry, 69, joined BedTimes and Sleep Savvy full time in January […]
Jones Family of Companies Welcomes New CFO and Two New Roles
The Jones Family of Companies has changed its leadership structure to improve its operations as a leader in the nonwoven manufacturing industry. The board of directors elected Ralph Jones III, formerly the executive chairman, to assume the role of chairman and CEO. Scott Butler has been promoted to president, leading the management team for Jones […]
New Corsicana Sales Leadership Structure Supports Company Objectives
Corsicana Mattress Company has realigned its sales leadership team to better support its growth objectives, adding new senior talent and new and expanded roles for five other executives. First, the company has named Mike Juoni as senior vice president of commercial operations. He will address market opportunities with a concentration on creating the infrastructure and […]
Retail Mattress Sales Down Again in December
Piper Sandler survey finds mixed expectations about business in first quarter of 2023. Mattress retailers saw a slight improvement in business in December, but sales dollars still fell by a mean of 6%, a new survey says. Piper Sandler’s December Mattress Retailer Survey notes that the December decline was an improvement over the double-digit dollar […]
City of Hope and International Home Furnishings Industry plan for productive 2023
A continuing partnership that yields impactful results to benefit cancer research. LOS ANGELES — As the furniture industry and City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, strengthen and solidify their philanthropic partnership to accelerate cancer research discovery and broaden access to leading-edge care, both organizations share […]
Restonic Earns 10th Consecutive Women’s Choice Award
Restonic Mattress Corporation has been awarded its 10th Women’s Choice Award for excellence in brand experience. The company was the first bedding manufacturer to qualify for the award in 2012 and has won it every year since. “We’re honored to have qualified for the Women’s Choice Award consistently for a decade and grateful that so […]
Shifman Promotes Proven Sales Leaders
Newark, New Jersey-based Shifman Mattresses has named Josh Suresky as business development manager, and Diana Genshock as key account manager. Both report to Lisa Frey, national sales director, and will be in the Shifman showroom C-1554 at the Las Vegas Market, Jan. 29–Feb. 1, along with Frey and Bill Hammer, president. As key account manager, […]
Ergomotion Launches Diagnostic Bed Feature
Ergomotion has introduced its new Bed Diagnostic feature, available for select Ergomotion-manufactured adjustable bases. The new feature allows consumers to test the performance of their bed base through the product’s mobile app and submit a report if a repair or part replacement is needed. Once a test report is submitted by a consumer, the company […]
Malouf Foundation Donates to Children’s Shelter
The Malouf Foundation recently coordinated a donation of 70 beds to outfit the dormitory of the Villa de los Sueños Temporary Shelter, which serves 174 children ages 6 to 11 in Tijuana, Mexico. The donated products were from the University Bed line of mattresses, featuring patent-pending wipeable and antimicrobial technology. The beds were designed to withstand […]
Jyl Davis Appointed Standard Fiber VP Sales and Merchandising
Standard Fiber has hired Jyl Davis as its new vice president of sales and merchandising, joining the company in this role on Jan. 3. “I am thrilled to join the very talented Standard Fiber team,” Davis said. “The company’s global manufacturing infrastructure and unparalleled textile expertise is well-regarded throughout its impressive customer base and continues […]
Therapedic International Celebrates, Reflects on 65 Years
Consistency is the hallmark of the success enjoyed by Therapedic for the past 65 years, according to its management team. “Slow and steady wins the race” is the mantra that Therapedic Board Chairman Norman Rosenblatt has instilled in its group of licensees and the corporate management team. “We’ve been a beacon of consistency in an […]
Kingsdown Expands Zedbed Line With Hybrid Models
Mebane, North Carolina-based Kingsdown Inc. is growing its Zedbed collection to include hybrid mattresses, expanding the specialty foam line across Canada and the United States “Given the reactions of major dealers to the line’s eye-catching scroll quilted covers, which are unlike anything else available in the marketplace, it only made sense to harness Kingsdown’s manufacturing […]
Mlily USA Kicks Off Holiday Giving on CBS Talk Show
The holiday spirit is in high gear at Mlily USA, as the bedding manufacturer recently gave away mattresses to viewers of the CBS morning show The Talk. The episode, which aired Dec. 16, honored essential workers, volunteers and single parents in its studio audience. Mlily gifted its popular Fusion Luxe mattress to 180 audience members […]
BIA Adds Cooling Mattresses to Eclipse International Series
Bedding Industries of America is introducing three new cooling mattresses to its Eclipse International series: the Glacier Washington, Glacier McKinley and Glacier Everest. The new beds will incorporate cooling gel-memory foam along with BIA’s ICE-Cool fabric and glacierTECH technology. Rapid cooling fibers transport moisture and heat away from the body for a cooler sleep. The […]
Tuft & Needle Adds Store in North Carolina
Tuft & Needle recently opened a new retail location in Durham, North Carolina. The 2,800-square-foot store is one of eight stores across the United States as the brand, originally a direct-to-consumer pioneer, expands its brick-and-mortar network. The newest store, at 7001 Fayetteville Road, features colorful, inviting lifestyle vignettes of Tuft & Needle mattresses and bedroom […]
Malouf Sends Holiday Greetings to Retail Partners
Logan, Utah-based Malouf Home is sending season’s greetings with their annual holiday video. This year’s theme is their own rendition of the Christmas carol, “12 Days of Christmas,” by Andrew Carter and Frederic Austin. The three-minute music video is available on the Malouf Home YouTube Channel and the company’s social media platforms. “While 2022 has been a […]
Birch by Helix Launches Birch Kids Natural Mattress
Birch, Helix Sleep’s all-natural and sustainable sleep brand, recently launched the Birch Kids Natural Mattress, a GOTS certified-organic, non-toxic mattress crafted for children. Designed to support children from age 3 through 12, the Birch Kids Natural Mattress combines hypoallergenic materials in a two-sided hybrid design. The organic, sustainable bed is Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) […]
Diamond Mattress Integrates Fiberglass-Free FR Solution
Diamond Mattress is now using fiberglass-free flame retardant (FR) in its mattress manufacturing as a healthier and safer solution for consumers, according to a news release. “While fiberglass-free FR is not the standard or required, anytime we can choose a healthier, safer option, we will,” said Patrick Wolf, vice president of sales for Diamond. “We […]
Shifman Gives Year-End Donation to Bridges Outreach
Shifman Mattresses made a significant year-end donation to its charitable partner Bridges Outreach and looks forward to increasing its support in the coming year. Bridges is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that serves the New York City area to end homelessness through volunteer-driven outreach and social services focused on health, housing and independence. Shifman’s delivery of […]
E.S. Kluft & Company Opens New Factory in Texas
E.S. Kluft & Company has unveiled a new factory in Grand Prairie, Texas — it’s third factory in the United States. Located in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan market, the facility will employ more than 80 people. The 100,000-square-foot factory is situated between E.S. Kluft’s two existing facilities at its headquarters in Rancho Cucamonga, California, and […]
Mattress Sales Remain ‘Challenged’ in November
Retailers report slight sales uptick for Black Friday holiday weekend. Black Friday weekend sales were up slightly, but that was one of the few highlights for mattress retailers in November, a new survey says. Piper Sandler’s November Mattress Retailer Survey found participating retailers reporting total sales growth down by a mean of 14%, with units […]
Kingsdown Expands License Agreement with Euro Colchões
Mebane, North Carolina-based Kingsdown Inc. has extended its license agreement with Euro Colchões, a bedding manufacturer in Brazil, for another decade. “This has been a very successful relationship for both companies, and we look forward to another decade of continued success and growth,” said Frank Hood, chief executive officer of Kingsdown. “Our global license business […]
Purecare and Suncliff Launch CBD Pillows
Phoenix-based sleep accessories supplier Purecare and CBD supplier Suncliff are collaborating on a new CBD pillow collection. Purecare selected five of its best-selling pillows for the new collection and wrapped them in CBD micro-encapsulated covers featuring Suncliff’s CBD. The line includes Purecare’s patented Cooling SoftCell Chill and SoftCell Lite constructions, along with Cooling Replenish, Cooling Down Complete and Bamboo Memory […]
Survey: Mattress Sales Disappointing for Black Friday Weekend
Manufacturers’ mattress promotions for the Thanksgiving/Black Friday weekend were elevated, but mattress sales were mixed. That was the reading from Piper Sandler’s preliminary holiday weekend checks with a sample of furniture and mattress retailers. The New York-based firm estimates that mattress sales were in the range of “flat to down slightly” for that holiday weekend. […]
Mattress Firm Donates Beds to Military Service Members
In honor of Veterans Day in November, Houston-based retail chain Mattress Firm donated new Tempur-Pedic mattresses to 10 military service members in each of three U.S. metro areas: Houston, Las Vegas and Miami/Fort Lauderdale. For the effort, Mattress Firm teamed up with Helping a Hero, a nonprofit organization that provides support to severely injured military […]
Mlily USA Co-Creates New Products with ICA
Mlily USA and the International Chiropractors Association kicked off the co-development phase of their partnership when they recently met at the mattress manufacturer’s flagship factory to design new sleep products. During the inaugural event at the Winnsboro, South Carolina, factory, Dr. Joe Betz and Dr. Don Hirsh of the ICA toured the 650,000-square-foot facility and viewed the production and testing of mattresses. They also consulted about proper standing and sleeping posture to […]
Therapedic Ohio to Expand in Key Territory
Solid growth at HSP Bedding Solutions will allow for expanded products, as Therapedic International’s newest licensee, Therapedic Ohio, finds opportunities in a new territory. The Ohio factory has experienced steady manufacturing and shipping this year, as well as additional growth that required a 25% increase in hiring, according to Zeb Troyer, owner and operator of […]
Spring Air Expands to Caribbean
Spring Air International has inked two more licensing agreements that will grow its brand throughout the Caribbean, granting licenses to La Reina S.A.S. in the Dominican Republic and Boss Furniture Ltd. in Kingston, Jamaica. “There is a strong appetite for the Spring Air product portfolio across the globe and these agreements position us for continued […]
Wright Creative Branding & Labels Launches Enhanced Website
Wright Creative Branding & Labels (formerly Wright Global Graphics) has refreshed its website with a new URL at www.wrightlabels.com to enhance the user experience and better demonstrate its capabilities as a brand builder and label manufacturer. The refreshed website is more friendly to navigate and offers more security and upgraded technology for actions such as […]
ErgoSportive Named CES 2023 Innovation Awards Honoree
ErgoSportive has received recognition as a CES 2023 Innovation Awards Honoree in the Fitness and Sports category for its smart and adjustable bed that helps athletes sleep better and recover faster, according to a news release. The ErgoSportive bed offers a sleep and recovery system to athletes and fitness-focused individuals. Comprised of an adjustable smart […]
Survey: October Mattress Sales Fall 14%
Piper Sandler cites Black Friday as ‘positive selling event’. Retail mattress sales were weaker than expected in October and the fourth-quarter outlook has worsened, a new retail survey reveals. Piper Sandler’s October Mattress Retailer survey says that total sales growth fell by a mean of 14% in October, with unit sales falling by a mean […]
Spaldin Debuts Circular Mattress at ISPA Sustainability Conference
Logroño, Spain-based mattress producer Spaldin introduced MöebiusOne, a fully circular mattress-in-a-box, to North America at the ISPA Sustainability Conference Nov. 16 and 17 in Charlotte, North Carolina. “Since we introduced in the U.S.A. our ‘greentech’ collection back in 2008, till our last introduction of Möebius in January of this year, we have been offering retailers […]
Weekends Only Going Out of Business as Owner Retires
Weekends Only Furniture & Mattress will be going out of business, as owner Tom Phillips announced his retirement and the closure of all retail stores and the e-commerce website. Total liquidation of eight retail locations will be handled by furniture promotional sales specialists Planned Furniture Promotions. While no date has been set for the closeout […]
BSC Study Reveals Interest in Mattress Sustainability
Younger consumers more likely to consider sustainability issues when purchasing a mattress. New consumer research conducted by the Better Sleep Council reveals that high ethical standards and recyclability are the sustainability features and practices of greatest importance to consumers when purchasing a mattress. More than half of consumers (53%) say it is very important when […]
Survey: Many Consumers Would Pay More for Sustainable Mattress
BSC’s latest consumer survey explores key sustainability issues, finds strong interest among younger consumers. Two-thirds of consumers say they would pay more for a mattress manufactured using environmentally sustainable practices or materials, according to a new consumer survey. The survey, conducted by the Better Sleep Council, finds that nearly four in 10 consumers are willing […]
Malouf Touts the Benefits of Sleep Systems with New Campaign
Malouf is running a sleep system campaign through the month of November. The purpose of the campaign is to educate consumers on the lifestyle and comfort benefits of sleeping on a Malouf mattress and adjustable bed base bundle. To help retailers communicate these benefits, Malouf’s creative teams developed new lifestyle photography, product videos and 3D […]
Earthfoam Debuts With Certified Organic Sleep Essentials
A new brand of eco-friendly sleep products has entered the industry: Earthfoam, a sustainable sleep line with certified organic and fair-trade mattresses, pillows and mattress toppers. Its namesake material, “earthfoam,” is a natural rubber layered with wool and quilted cotton crafted through an end-to-end sustainable supply chain. With six environmental and social impact certifications backing […]
BIA Donates Beds to Children for Christmas
Bedding Industries of America is working with the University of the Cumberlands to give 24 underprivileged children in Whitley County new mattresses in time for the Christmas holiday. This is the second year that BIA is contributing to the university’s Mountain Outreach ministry and partnership with the B Squad Project. The North Brunswick, New Jersey-based […]
NRF Forecasts Healthy Holiday Sales
Spending is expected to be up between 6% and 8% in November and December. Despite consumers’ worries about inflation, holiday sales are forecast to be strong, according to the Washington, D.C.-based National Retail Federation. The NRF expects retail sales during November and December to grow between 6% and 8% over 2021, totaling between $942.6 billion […]
Bob’s Discount Furniture Commits to a Season of Hunger Relief
Leading national retailer gifts $169,000 and 20,000 meals to support local food pantries. NEWS RELEASE MANCHESTER, Connecticut, Oct. 27, 2022 – Bob’s Discount Furniture, one of the fastest growing omnichannel furniture retailers in the country, today announced that the company has donated $169,000 to food pantries and hunger-relief organizations across the country and partnered with U.S. Hunger to […]
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
If you have a question about the new Oregon mattress recycling program, take a look. The MRC explains everything you need to know. In March, the Oregon governor signed into law Senate Bill 1576, which establishes a statewide mattress recycling program that is administered by the mattress industry. The International Sleep Products Association created the […]
Eric Delaby Joins Textile Business at Milliken & Co.
Spartanburg, South Carolina-based Milliken & Co. has hired Eric Delaby as a senior sales associate for the Bedding Market within the Textile Business. With more than 20 years in the bedding industry, Delaby is responsible for leading sales endeavors for the company’s flame-retardant bedding portfolio in North America. “Eric is an incredible asset to our global […]
Spring Air Adds Old West Mattress as New Licensee
Spring Air International has signed Old West Mattress in Denver, one of the leading independent producers in the western region, as its final U.S. licensee, with the company handling sales and manufacturing in Colorado, New Mexico and Kansas. The deal gives Spring Air 100-percent national coverage, with 13 domestic licensees serving customers coast to coast. “This transaction solidifies Spring […]
Brooklyn Bedding and Helix Sleep Earn GreenGuard Gold Certification
Brooklyn Bedding and Helix Sleep have received GreenGuard Gold Certifications across their mattress lineups. This certification proves that these sleep products meet some of the world’s most rigorous third-party chemical emissions standards, helping to support healthier environments and reduce the risk of chemical exposure. The UL GreenGuard Gold Certification program follows stringent testing guidelines for […]
Bad Work Habits, Bad Sleep
Here are three ways your job may be wrecking the quality of your rest. Some work patterns can sabotage your sleep, whether you realize it or not. “CNBC Make It,” a show that helps viewers learn how to earn, save and spend money, lists three ways work habits interfere with our sleep on its website: […]
Retail Survey Notes Improving Outlook
Retail mattress sales were down 5% in dollars and 11% in units in September, but the fourth quarter bedding outlook is improving. Piper Sandler’s September Mattress Retailer Survey reported an 8% mean decline in dollar sales in the third quarter, a “notable improvement” over a double-digit decline in the second quarter. And it said that […]
Malouf Foundation Launches Raise Digital Safety App for Parents
The Logan, Utah-based Malouf Foundation has released a digital safety app called Raise, created in collaboration with tech provider Impact Suite (a company Malouf acquired in 2019). Raise is a free parenting resource that helps users navigate the challenges of today’s digital landscape. The app addresses topics related to mental health, screen-time management and more. […]
Industry Vet Howell Joins GhostBed in Leading Sales Role
Plantation, Florida-based GhostBed has appointed former Tempur-Sealy and Lull sales leader Brandon Howell as national accounts manager. Howell joins the brand as its wholesale business has grown over the past year with the launch of its Venus Williams Collection. “I had been watching GhostBed from the sidelines and was incredibly impressed with how they have […]
Kingsdown Partners With StyleRow – Launches on Trade Only Platform to Support Interior Designers
HIGH POINT NEWS RELEASE MEBANE, N.C. – Luxury bedding manufacturer, Kingsdown, Inc. has partnered with StyleRow, the first nationally recognized and distributed bedding brand available to designers on the trade-only project management platform serving the luxury interior design industry. Kingsdown products went live on the platform’s online design center this week with a select offering […]
Paramount Sleep Company® Will Present New Paramount Legacy Line at Fall High Point Market
Paramount Pairings event will showcase the company’s mattress lines along with wine andcheese representative of each collection’s origins. HIGH POINT MARKET NEWS RELEASE NORFOLK, Va., Oct. 19, 2022—Paramount Sleep Company® will present its new Paramount® Legacy line during Fall High Point Market, Oct. 22-26, along with all three 2023 A.H. Beard® collections: the newly redesigned […]
Magniflex Will Introduce 3 New Models of Dolce Vita Collection at Fall High Point Market
HIGH POINT MARKET NEWS RELEASE PRATO, Italy – Leading Italian bedding manufacturer, Magniflex, updated the design and feel of its Dolce Vita collection of mattresses and will launch three new models of the collection at the Fall High Point Market from October 22 to 26 to appeal to all sleepers. The collection’s three new models […]
Malouf™ to Release Shoulder Zoned Gel ActiveDough™ Pillow at High Point Market
HIGH POINT MARKET NEWS RELEASE LOGAN, Utah—Malouf™ is launching a Shoulder Zoned Gel ActiveDough™ Pillow at High Point Market. This pillow is the most recent addition to Malouf’s top selling ActiveDough™ collection, and the first one in the line to have an innovative shoulder cutout for side sleepers. Malouf’s ActiveDough™ blend combines the responsive feel […]
Power Beds: Convergence of Two Hot Categories
HIGH POINT MARKET NEWS RELEASE High Point, N.C. Mid-priced motion upholstery specialist Luxfort Home will introduce at the October High Point Market an innovative new product category for the bedroom furniture and sleep industries. “Power Beds are a convergence of two hot categories in furniture: upholstered beds and motion sofas, said Lee Boone, president. “This […]
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Consumers want shopping to be easier. What can you to do streamline, simplify and improve the process for them? For a lot of people, life is complicated and busy — lots to keep track of, lots to get done. And busy people juggling a lot are looking for ways to streamline and simplify tasks like […]
LogicData Names New Director of Sales, North America
LogicData, an adjustable base maker, has appointed Matthew Skinner as director of sales for LogicData North America. Skinner will lead the sales team, focusing on growing the company’s business and strengthening existing customer relationships. He will also work on expanding LogicData’s reach across the home and office industries for height-adjustable tables and adjustable bases/bed frames, […]
1StopBedrooms to Offer Lease-Purchase Option Through Katapult
Katapult, a lease-to-own provider that integrates with major e-commerce platforms to power online shopping for nonprime customers, has added Brooklyn, New York-based 1StopBedrooms to its list of merchants. The partnership will help consumers, particularly those with little or no access to credit, obtain durable, high-quality furniture, mattresses and home accessories, according to a news release from […]
Reimagined Shifman Vintage® Delivers Strong Step-Up Retailers Want
The luxury mattress manufacturer creates stronger merchandising story in continuous effort to help retailer profitability. High Point Market News Release NEWARK, N.J. (October 10, 2022) – Shifman Mattresses demonstrates its focus on retail partnerships when it unveils the reimagined Shifman Vintage® collections at the upcoming High Point Market, October 22-26. The thoughtfully recrafted line is […]
MLILY USA Packs and Backs Value In New Hybrids and Accessories
New mattress collections and adjustable base debuting in High Point focused on retailer and consumer value and benefits. High Point Market News Release KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (October 10, 2022) – MLILY USA will feature its newest mattresses and accessories at the upcoming High Point Market highlighting its focus on retailer and consumer need for value and […]
Spring Air Expands at Boscov’s, Enhances Nature’s Choice
When Spring Air launched its environmentally friendly Nature’s Choice line at Boscov’s department stores last spring, the line quickly gained traction with customers seeking mattresses with a sustainable story and a more affordable price tag. Now the collection is expanding in scope and amping its cool factor. “What’s interesting about Nature’s Choice, and what attracted […]
Fighting Sunday Scaries
According to a survey by the AmericanAcademy of Sleep Medicine, 26% of Americans — “including a third of Generation Z (32%) and millennials (34%) — always, almost always or often have a harder time falling asleep on Sunday nights, compared with other nights of the week.” A couple other survey findings: 27% of men always, […]
Kingsdown Signs Kristi Hopper as Design Community Ambassador | Award Winning Designer Joins Bedding Manufacturer at High Point Market
HIGH POINT MARKET NEWS RELEASE MEBANE, N.C. – Luxury bedding manufacturer, Kingsdown, Inc. is partnering with well-known Dallas-based interior designer Kristi Hopper as brand ambassador to the interior design community. “We are excited to launch our partnership with Kristi Hopper as our ambassador to the interior design community at High Point Market,” said Kevin […]
Sinomax USA Inc. Adds Chief Commercial Officer for Product Line Expansions
Sinomax USA Inc. has appointed Eric Jent as its chief commercial officer. He will be responsible for leading the company’s sales, marketing and product development strategies and growing its leadership team. “Eric brings a wealth of experience, product knowledge and industry insights to Sinomax USA,” said Frank Chen, chief executive officer. “He is a proven […]
Beverly Knits Purchases Gentry Mills Assets
Beverly Knits, a circular knitter serving the bedding industry, has purchased the assets of Albemarle, North Carolina-based Gentry Mills. The new business, Creative Dyeing & Finishing, LLC, will continue to provide dyeing and finishing services to the textile industry. The operation will complement the Gastonia, North Carolina-based Beverly Knits group of companies: Creative Fabrics, Creative […]
BIA Expands Fieldcrest Line with JCPenney
Bedding Industries of America is building on the success of its Fieldcrest collection with JCPenney. The line is now available in over 250 stores across the country — more than doubling the number of JCPenney floors that feature the collection since its launch last year. “JCPenney’s exclusive line of Fieldcrest mattresses has appealed to consumers […]
Sleep Number Launches Climate360 Smart Bed
Starting at $10,000, new bed addresses temperature issues affecting many sleepers. Sleep Number says its new Climate360 smart bed debuting this month is designed to help sleepers fall asleep faster and stay asleep by using advanced temperature technology to create a personalized, responsive microclimate. The Minneapolis, Minnesota–based smart bed retailer says the new bed, available […]
Malouf Reveals New Augmented Reality Feature on Website
Malouf has added an augmented reality feature on maloufhome.com that allows customers to mix and match furniture pieces like bed frames, adjustable bases and headboards. The AR addition gives retail partners a tool to highlight product variety and help customers build their ideal sleep system. “Furniture is a category that we expect to see continued […]
Mlily Updates Partner Portal
Mlily USA is helping retail partners promote their bedding business and drive traffic, thanks to a robust update to the Mlily University partner portal. Mlily University houses a complete, downloadable library of products, videos, training materials and marketing assets, from point-of-purchase items to social media content. In addition to sales and marketing resources, Mlily U […]
GhostBed Unveils New Customer Service Center
GhostBed has opened a new customer service center at its headquarters in Plantation, Florida. The 7,500-square-foot center is dedicated to responding quicker and more efficiently to customers, including those who purchased products directly from GhostBed or through its retail partner base. The new center is open 18 hours a day, seven days a week. It’s […]
Shifman Mattresses and McRoskey San Francisco Form Partnership
Handcrafted mattress maker Shifman Mattresses and upscale bedding retailer McRoskey San Francisco have partnered to advance their strategic growth plans. This fall the McRoskey San Francisco flagship store will feature Shifman’s American Heritage collection among its high-end bedding assortment. This collection blends contemporary styling with a Belgium damask cover for a higher-end look and feel […]
Bedding Industries of America’s California Plant Services More Than 100 Regional Dealers
One year after the opening of BIA West in Rialto, California, Bedding Industries of America is now servicing more than 100 new dealers and recently hired four new sales representatives and 105 employees. The 80,000-square-foot manufacturing facility, showroom and distribution center, which opened in August 2021, services retailers in California, Arizona and Nevada. Most significant […]
Malouf Adds New Video Assets to Wholesale Resource Center
Logan, Utah-based Malouf Home has added new video assets to its Wholesale Resource Center, a central hub for product information, orders and payments, and marketing materials. Malouf retail partners can download these videos and other resources from the WRC to use in their marketing efforts. “Video marketing is essential to capturing customers’ attention,” said Ashlee […]
Pleasant Mattress Creates Collection for The Sleep Shop
Pleasant Mattress, an independent mattress manufacturer, is crafting private label mattress collections for independent retailers seeking competitive differentiation in their markets. As a licensee for mattress manufacturer, Spring Air International, Pleasant Mattress offers full brand services, including customizing Spring Air product and co-branding it with the retailer’s name for their specific market. The Sleep Shop, […]
Spring Air Redesigns Adjustable Bases to Resemble Furniture
Spring Air International is complementing its high-end Chattam & Wells line with the introduction of two adjustable bed bases modeled after traditional bedroom furniture, setting the bases apart from the majority of utilitarian, mechanical designs in the marketplace, and much more fitting for its luxury mattress collection. The new adjustable bases are wrapped in Chattam […]
Standard Fiber and 37.5 Technology Strengthen Partnership
Standard Fiber has expanded its collaboration with 37.5 Technology, a leader in sustainable thermoregulation material science, to offer a broader scope of bedding products made with innovative temperature-regulating technology. According to the news release, bedding made with 37.5 Technology helps keep you warm when you’re cold and cool when you’re hot — continually adjusting to maintain personal comfort […]
Gardner-White Makes Strategic Management Changes
Gardner-White, a furniture and mattress retailer based in Auburn Hills, Michigan, has announced three new strategic management appointments as the 108-year-old family-owned and operated company continues its growth. It currently has 12 stores in Ann Arbor, metro Detroit and Saginaw, Michigan. Will Daughtrey has been named vice president of merchandising, Aime Fitzhugh has been promoted […]
Restonic Sleep Study to Help Retailers Refine Strategies
Two groups of women, in particular, could use retailers’ help — and a new mattress to improve their sleep. Younger and middle-aged women are suffering from worsening sleep, according to a new survey conducted by Restonic Mattress’ longtime partner Women’s Choice. The Buffalo, New York-based licensing group says this and other survey results can help […]
Therapedic Honors Licensees & Retailers
The accolades for the companies in Australia and New Zealand had been put on hold because of the pandemic. Therapedic International has honored several licensees and their key retailers from Australia and New Zealand. The company waited two years through the pandemic to bring the group together for the special recognition. In a plaque presentation […]
Corsicana’s Sale to Blue Torch Capital Final
Corsicana Mattress Company has been acquired by Blue Torch Finance through a court-supervised auction under section 363 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. The court, in the Northern District of Texas in Fort Worth, has approved the sale, making Blue Torch the company’s sole owner. Prior to the sale, it was a majority owner in partnership […]
Almost Half of Retailers More Optimistic About Sales Trends
Piper Sandler August survey shows double-digit dollar and unit declines, but finds positive indicators. Retail mattress sales posted double-digit dollar and unit declines in August, but many retailers say they are now more optimistic about sales trends for the rest of the year. Those are some of the highlights of Piper Sandler’s August Mattress Retailer […]
Results of ISPA September Optimism Index Are Positive
The results of the September International Sleep Products Association Bedding Industry Optimism Index show a more optimistic outlook, both in the short- and the medium-term. The survey asked mattress producers if their businesses experienced no change, a decrease or an increase about several business metrics. After tabulating responses, ISPA calculated an index that can range […]
Corsicana and Englander Renew Partnership
Corsicana Mattress Co. and Englander will continue their partnership following the recently approved acquisition of Corsicana assets by Blue Torch. Dallas-based Corsicana has renewed its commitment to producing and promoting the Englander brand, which it acquired in April 2021 when it purchased Symbol Mattress, formerly a partial owner of Englander, based in Chicago, Illinois. “Englander […]
Chattam & Wells Boutique Opens in Metro Mattress in Greenwich Market
A first-of-its-kind Chattam & Wells boutique will perch inside Metro Mattress, one of the largest sleep retailers in the country now entering the Connecticut market. Located in Greenwich, one of the nation’s most affluent areas, the boutique is located on the second floor of the Metro Mattress Putnam Avenue location known as “Designer’s Row.” It’s […]
Longtime Product Manager Laura Allred Retires from AEC
AEC Narrow Fabrics has announced that Laura Allred, product manager, will retire after seven years of dedicated service to the company. “It is with a combination of both sadness and joy that AEC Narrow Fabrics announces the retirement of Laura Allred as product manager of our mattress-related business segment which includes tapes, handles and elastics,” […]
UncleMuenkel Signs Strategic Partnership with BedTech
Industry veteran Bob Muenkel has selected BedTech as his new company’s preferred national partner for imported adjustable bases and mattresses. Muenkel, who was most recently vice president of retail engagement at Resident, established UncleMuenkel as a mattress sales, training and education company. BedTech, based in Phoenix, Arizona, was founded in 2009 and offers imported adjustable […]
Tokarz Speaks at High Point Market WithIt Event
Laurie Tokarz, president, Restonic Mattress Corp., will participate in a panel discussion titled “Broken Ceilings: Lessons from the Top” as part of the WithIt (Women In The Home Furnishings Industry Today) breakfast at the upcoming High Point Furniture Market. “I’m honored to be a part of this panel,” Tokarz said. “When I started in this industry, this […]
Broad River Retail Celebrates New S.C. Ashley Store
Broad River Retail, a fast-growing independently owned and operated Ashley store licensee, celebrated the opening of its newest store in Greenwood, South Carolina, with a ribbon cutting Sept. 1. Greenwood Mayor Brandon Smith joined the retailer’s team at the celebration. “(The) response for this event was incredible, and we were honored to have Greenwood’s Mayor […]
Labor Day Weekend Sales “Better than Expected”
Piper Sandler’s preliminary retail check also finds improving sales trend in August Retail sales of furniture and mattresses were “better than expected” for the Labor Day weekend, according to preliminary retail checks conducted by Piper Sandler. The New York-based firm made some quick checks with retailers ahead of its regular monthly retail mattress survey to […]
More Than 100 Retailers Join BIA’s Harvest Green Program
Bedding Industries of America is growing its Harvest Green mattress line through an omnichannel program for retailers across the country. BIA has carved out exclusive territories for major retailers, while expanding the program with more than 100 retail partnerships throughout the country. The all-natural bed-in-a-box program offers consumers a simplified purchasing process. Likewise, retailers receive […]
Mlily USA Releases Free Social Media Guide for Retailers
Mlily USA is providing retail partners a complimentary social media guide designed to help users of any experience level enhance their social media presence and marketing efforts. The guide is an interactive PDF that can be accessed and downloaded through the Mlily partner portal. It offers step-by-step instructions for setting up a social media profile, […]
Purple Innovation Acquires Intellibed
New Purple luxury mattress line will take retail prices to more than $7,000 Purple Innovation, the maker and marketer of Gel Grid technology mattresses, announced the acquisition of Intellibed, a gel bedding company based in Salt Lake City. The acquisition will naturally extend Purple’s premium mattress range into the luxury category and will “harness the true […]
Precision Textiles Debuts Foam Pillow with FR Barrier
Totowa, New Jersey-based Precision Textiles has developed a foam pillow featuring the same FR capabilities as the company’s IQ FIT Glass Free products with antimicrobial protection. The patent-pending design, Cradle Comfort, creates a cradling effect to reduce pressure on your head, while offering superior neck support and optimal spinal alignment, regardless of the individual’s sleeping […]
Eliminating Kids’ Night Terrors
Sometimes a few good strategies can bring back sweet dreams. Happy Beds, a U.K. mattress retailer, teamed up with sleep psychologist Katherine Hall of Somnus Therapy to provide her top tips to help children and parents get a peaceful night’s sleep. BRAINSTORM “GOOD” DREAM IDEAS Discuss happy thoughts before your child falls asleep. Make it […]
Ergomotion Names New National Accounts Manager, Canada
Ergomotion has hired Jason Spreckley as its new national accounts manager for Canada. In this role, Spreckley will lead Ergomotion’s efforts to grow its sales channel footprint across Canada. “I am very fortunate to have the opportunity to be a part of the Ergomotion team and help bring a holistic wellness solution to a new […]
Mlily USA to Begin U.S. Production of New Mattress Lines
Mlily USA plans to start U.S. production of two new mattress collections introduced at the Summer Las Vegas Market and expects to start shipping this fall. The goal at Mlily is to produce as much as possible in the U.S. factories (with the latest facility in Glendale, Arizona, up and running). So the new lines […]
What Consumers Want in Mattress Toppers
Recent consumer research offers insights into what prompts consumers to shop for a mattress topper, giving retailers ways to reach them along their buying journey. The survey about shopping for and purchasing sleep accessories was conducted on behalf of the Better Sleep Council, the consumer education arm of the International Sleep Products Association. The survey […]
Malouf Home Adds Dealer Locator to Website
Malouf Home, a source for mattresses, sleep accessories and furniture based in Logan, Utah, has added a dealer locator to its website, MaloufHome.com. The recently developed feature is the company’s next step to connect the online and in-store experience for customers, according to a news release. “Customers are eager to try our products in-store, and […]
More Double-Digit Mattress Declines in July
Piper Sandler retail survey says dollars down 11% in July while units dipped 19% Retail mattress sales posted double-digit dollar and unit declines in July as retail conditions remain challenged, a retail survey says. Piper Sandler’s July Mattress Retailer Survey, which presents the views of a sample of mattress retailers around the country, found only […]
Paramount Sleep’s Arthur Diamonstein Dies
Arthur Diamonstein, 92, former president and chairman of the board of Paramount Sleep Company, died peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Aug. 14. Born on March 11, 1930, in Norfolk, Va., he was predeceased by his wife, Renee Gartner Diamonstein. Diamonstein attended Virginia Polytechnic Institute (Virginia Tech), majoring in business administration. He […]
Brooklyn Bedding and Helix Sleep Receive Endorsements from American Chiropractic Association
The American Chiropractic Association has endorsed five mattresses by Phoenix-based Brooklyn Bedding and by Helix Sleep, headquartered in New York. Brooklyn Bedding’s Plank Firm and Plank Firm Luxe and Helix’s Midnight Luxe, Twilight Luxe and Plus were approved for endorsement following a review, analysis, testing and evaluation by a review board of Doctor of Chiropractic […]
Mattress Retailer Penalized $68,916 for Recycling Violations
NEWS RELEASE SACRAMENTO – Los Angeles retailer 101 Design Furniture and Mattress faces $68,916 in penalties after failing to collect and submit consumer mattress recycling charges used to recycle old mattresses and reduce illegal dumping. “California has kept over 7 million mattresses out of our landfills and off our streets by ensuring manufacturers, renovators and […]
Malouf Names Joel Dewberry as Vice President of Marketing
Malouf has appointed Joel Dewberry as vice president of marketing. Through this newly created role, the company will continue to support retailers by developing innovative, high-quality marketing materials to promote in-store and online sales. “I’m thrilled to join Malouf and be part of their exciting growth,” Dewberry said. “The marketing department is incredibly talented, and […]
Continuing to Rize
The Rize merger with Glideaway benefits both sides of the bedding aisle. Rize, formerly known as Mantua, and Glideaway, strategically announced their merger the week before the Las Vegas Summer Market to kick off with two sales forces, to share products and innovation, and to create momentum, according to David Jaffe, chief executive officer. And it […]
Lull Partners with Pottery Barn
Santa Barbara, California-based mattress company Lull Ventures LLC has teamed up with Pottery Barn and Pottery Barn Kids to sell Lull products in all Pottery Barn Kids stores and select Pottery Barn stores nationwide, as well as online. “We are thrilled to partner with Pottery Barn and Pottery Barn Kids to help them gain incremental […]
Tempur Sealy Invests in Sleep Technology Company
Tempur Sealy International Inc. made a $20 million investment in Bryte Inc., makers of AI-powered restorative sleep technology. Additionally, the two companies intend to collaborate on future products, services and technology. Bryte’s in-bed technology measures, learns, tests and applies what each sleeper needs to optimize their restorative sleep through real-time in-bed personalized comfort adjustments and […]
Meet Kate Caddy
ISPA’s sustainability manager shares her take on the importance of sustainability within the bedding industry and what attendees can look forward to at ISPA’s first Sustainability Conference Question | Tell us about your background and interest in sustainability. The relationship between business and the environment has always been a passion of mine. I studied both […]
Spring Air Signs Florida Licensing Agreement With New Deal, Only Three Open Territories Remain In U.S.
NEWS RELEASE WOBURN, Mass. –Top 20 U.S. bedding manufacturer Spring Air International has inked a licensing deal with Compass Bedding Products for the State of Florida, closing an important gap in the company’s nationwide footprint. Only three states—Colorado, New Mexico and Kansas—now remain, with one dozen licensees effectively serving the country from coast to coast. […]
Ante4autism Continues its Winning Streak
The 14th annual Ante4autism poker tournament held July 23 at the South Point Hotel and Casino during the Summer Las Vegas Market raised $140,212. This year’s proceeds are earmarked for five nonprofits: Autism Speaks, Learning 4 Life Farm, the National Autism Association of Southeast Ohio, the Sharon Sigesmund Pierce & Stephen Pierce Center for Autism […]
Bedgear Augments Sales Team, Promotes Several Sleep Coaches
NEWS RELEASE FARMINGDALE, N.Y., August 4, 2022 – Sleep products maker Bedgear has hired two new strategic sales leaders, elevated the head of human capital & culture, promoted three U.S. sleep coaches and welcomed Australia’s first sleep coach. “Bedgear is not only a customer-first company that continues to have exponential growth from our global retail […]
Gold Bond Adds New Low-Profile Version of Its Two-Sided Venice Mattress Models
NEWS RELEASE HARTFORD, Conn. – Independent bedding manufacturer, Gold Bond, added a new two-sided, low-profile Venice SKU to its collection of innerspring mattress sets to better meet the needs of consumers looking for lower-profile sleep products. At 12 inches, the new “Venice Low Profile” model features GOTS-certified organic wool, natural FR fiber and 100-percent natural […]
Mattress Sales Down in Second Quarter
Total unit shipments of mattresses and foundations from U.S. producers and imports dropped 13.3% in the second quarter of 2022, compared with the second quarter of 2021, according to the International Sleep Products Association’s Bedding Market Quarterly. In addition to a decrease in unit shipments, the wholesale value of those units also fell 3.5%. Unit […]
Outward Inc. Unveils New, Innovative Features of Aperture Platform
Outward Inc., an independent Williams-Sonoma Inc. company involved in visual technology solutions for the home furnishings industry, unveiled new and enhanced features for its Aperture Platform at the summer Las Vegas Market. To expand its functionality, the Aperture Platform now includes the following new features: an updated tool for masking, the post-processing technique used […]
GNG Group Completes Work on Mattress Manufacturing Facility
An eight-month project to create a new 40,000-square-foot factory and warehouse in West Yorkshire, England, is now fully operationally, enabling the mattress division of GNG Group to increase mattress production capacity by more than 300 percent. The £1.75m investment is expected to create at least another 20 jobs this year and 30 more in 2023. […]
New Consulting Business UncleMuenkel Launches
Bedding veteran Bob Muenkel will focus on mattress sales, training, public speaking and writing Bedding veteran Bob Muenkel is launching a new consulting business that positions itself as offering bedding solutions from a wise uncle figure. UncleMuenkel LLC will give the long-time bedding merchandiser and trainer a new platform to dispense wisdom he’s accumulated in […]
Spring Air Extends South Korean Licensing Agreement
Woburn, Massachusetts-based Spring Air International will continue its licensing agreement with South Korean bedding manufacturer BMB Co., Ltd, until 2030, granting the licensee the rights to Spring Air’s mattress manufacturing and sales in Korea for another eight years. The two companies have been working together since 2009. “BMB has been a great partner with us […]
Gold Bond’s Natural Support 2.0 Line Caters to Youth
Hartford, Connecticut-based Gold Bond bedding manufacturer designed its Natural Support 2.0 collection of juvenile mattresses for today’s active youth, using the same materials found in the company’s adult mattresses. Composed of American-made raw materials and organic cotton fabric with copper-infused thread, the eco-friendly line of mattresses conforms to younger individuals’ bodies and provides various health […]
Englander and Mexico Producer/Retailer Extend License
Englander has lengthened its licensing agreement with Don Colchon after five years of introducing and selling the U.S. brand throughout Mexico. The partners have inked another five-year deal. “The alliance with Englander allowed Don Colchon to have a prestigious 125-year-old brand in our showrooms that offers a wide range of sleep systems and a value […]
Mattress Sales ‘Disappointing’ in June
Firm cites ‘continued softness,’ said July 4th weekend fizzled on retail floors Mattress units and dollars saw double-digit declines in June as the industry experienced “another disappointing month.” July 4th sales were also down, as that holiday weekend fizzled on retail floors, a new retail survey says. Piper Sandler’s June Mattress Retailer Survey found that […]
Standard Fiber Launches SmarTrak Global Order Tracking System
Burlingame, California-based Standard Fiber has developed a new SmarTrak global order tracking system to allow customers to view real-time visibility of their inbound shipments. Standard Fiber’s SmarTrak is powered by a Logistics Cloud Technology Platform, which allows it to manage supply chain workflow with greater agility. SmarTrak was developed to trace the more than 3,000 global […]
Shifman’s Retail Award Winners Reveal Keys to Success
Luxury mattress manufacturer Shifman Mattresses, based in Newark, New Jersey, recently honored four retail partners for top sales performance and identified key themes in their success. For the second consecutive year in a row, Paul Rich & Sons of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, earned the Platinum Achievement Award. The Gold Achievement Award went to Sensenig’s Furniture of […]
Brooklyn Bedding Earns GOTS Certification
Brooklyn Bedding’s new, 648,165-square-foot facility has received Global Organic Textile Standard certification, recognized as the highest organic textile standard in the world. The third-party certification recognizes the gold standard that the Phoenix-based manufacturer embraces, ensuring that every component of an organic mattress is constructed with GOTS-certified materials, ethical labor practices, and is backed by independent […]
Using Coupons to Lure Online Shoppers
Targeted discounts may be just the thing retailers need to attract shoppers as the bedding market softens If you’re a regular Sleep Savvy reader, you know we encourage bedding retailers to promote the quality of your mattresses and sleep accessories, the friendly expertise of your sales team and the importance of a good night’s sleep. […]
May Mattress Sales ‘Disappointing’
Piper Sandler retail survey reports dollars down 14%, units down 26% The summer selling season, a key period for mattress sales, got off to a slow start, a new retail survey says. Piper Sandler’s May Mattress Retailer Survey, which reflects the performance of mattress retailers around the country, found mattress sales down for that month […]
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 […]
King Koil Adds Moore to Team to Lead West Coast Sales
King Koil has expanded its management team to include bedding industry sales veteran Scott Moore, who joins the luxury brand as vice president of sales for the West Coast. Moore is one of the industry’s most respected sales leaders with nearly three decades of experience as a retail RSA and bedding industry executive with major […]
Mcroskey Mattress Brand Aims To Rewrite The Industry’s Concept Of A Best Seller At Las Vegas Market
Las Vegas Market News Release FRESNO, Calif. – McRoskey Mattress brand is planning to rewrite the industry’s idea of a best seller at the Las Vegas Market later this month with the introduction of a new, special edition sales tool for retailers and their customers, a custom-published hardcover book. Entitled “Soulfully Crafted,” the book will […]
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 […]
McRoskey Signs Partnership With Williams Sonoma Home
Fresno, California-based McRoskey Mattress Works has signed a deal for its first national partnership with multi-channel specialty retailer Williams Sonoma Home. The McRoskey Modern collection has made its debut as the only mattress brand sold in the retailer’s San Francisco Post Street, Sonoma, Calabasas and New York Columbus Circle Williams Sonoma stores. McRoskey and the […]
Brooklyn Bedding and Helix Sleep Aquire Bear Mattress
Boxed-bed manufacturer Brooklyn Bedding and Helix Sleep, a direct-to-consumer sleep brand headquartered in New York, (collectively, “Brooklyn-Helix”) has announced the acquisition of Bear Mattress. Founded in 2015, Bear Mattress is known as the sleep company for active lifestyles. The brand’s mattresses are engineered with advanced foams and Sleep Recovery Technology powered by Celliant. Bear Mattress […]
City Furniture’s Andew Koenig Earns Diversity Award
South Florida Business and Wealth recently honored Andrew Koenig, chief executive officer of City Furniture, with its 2022 Diversity and Inclusion Award. “We’re both thrilled and humbled to have been selected by the committee for the diversity and inclusion award,” Koenig said. “It is a true honor to be recognized. At City, we embrace a […]
Las Vegas Retailer Walker Furniture to Carry GhostBed
Walker Furniture in Las Vegas showcases four GhostBed collections, including the Venus Williams line Las Vegas Market News Release GhostBed, a leading online mattress retailer and manufacturer of boxed beds, has made its Las Vegas retail debut at Walker Furniture, which is offering four collections at its four stores and online. Open for more than […]
News You Can Use
You may think you’re too busy to slow down and read a newsletter, even a timely, well-written one. Inc.com, however, suggests that newsletters can help you stay competitive. “Done well, they’re efficient and effective — that is, they cut through the bluster and more often than not help you see your own business in a […]
McRoskey Mattress Earns Placement at Luxury Retailer Long’s Bedding
Fourth-generation Long’s Bedding & Interiors in New York now offers McRoskey mattresses. McRoskey mattress has its first Manhattan placement at Long’s Bedding & Interiors, a fourth-generation bedding retailer located on New York’s Upper East Side. Owner Terri Long chose four McRoskey products for the showroom ranging in price from $7,000 to $14,000 retail, as well […]
Smart Screening
Social media platforms serve all sorts of purposes, but in recent years a new function has become available for employers — social media background checks. Social media background checks can be a valuable tool for weeding out potential employees who may have something objectionable on their social media platforms — something you may not have […]
Shifman Partners with Non-profit to Provide Mattresses
Bedding manufacturer Shifman Mattresses has aligned with non-profit Bridges Outreach to provide beds and jobs to those transitioning out of homelessness in the New York City area. “Bridges Outreach is the partner we’ve been looking for to expand Shifman’s goal of corporate social responsibility,” said Bill Hammer, Shifman president. “Not only does it allow us […]
Broad River Retail Donates $10,000 to College Fund in Honor of Juneteenth
NEWS RELEASE FORT MILL, SC – In celebration of Juneteenth, Broad River Retail’s Anti Racism Council (The ARC) presented the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) with a $10,000 donation to support higher education opportunities for minority students on Friday, June 17, 2022. The ARC worked alongside Broad River Retail’s Leadership Team to create a day […]
Leslie Morris Appointed Vice President of Sales, Standard Fiber
Burlingame, California-based Standard Fiber has hired Leslie Morris as its new vice president of sales. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Morris will lead the company’s pet product sales efforts and tap into other segments using her extensive retail and wholesale experience with big box and specialty retailers. “The technologies and innovations that Standard Fiber brings […]
ISPA Forecast Sees Wholesale Dollar Growth in 2022, 2023
The total United States mattress market will enjoy dollar growth this year and next year, but will see a drop in units this year followed by a unit rebound in 2023. Those are the spring 2022 forecasts issued by the Statistics Committee of the International Sleep Products Association, which offers industry forecasts two or three […]
Retailers Win Therapedic’s Vegas Video Contest
Therapedic International will fly three mattress retailers — and a popular puppet — to Las Vegas to star in its video series “Inside Track With Gerry Borreggine.” They are winners of Therapedic’s contest for best retail ideas to enhance selling and business strategy and were chosen by the Therapedic team. The winners: Steve Houk, owner […]
Mlily USA Adds Warehouse to Accommodate Growth
Mlily USA, a mattress and pillow producer with headquarters in Knoxville, Tennessee, has increased its warehouse space in Arizona to meet its growing customer needs as the company continues to expand its footprint. “Our business is constantly growing,” said Glenn Kobylarczyk, executive vice president. “Even as reports say retail door swings have slowed in some […]
Diamond Mattress and Sit ‘n Sleep Launch CloudTech
Mattress producer Diamond Mattress and bedding retailer Sit ‘n Sleep have partnered for the chain to carry Cloudtech, a five-model mattress collection designed by the Compton, California-based manufacturer. While the collection debuted in March at the 37-store chain, Diamond officials said it will be available to other select, qualifying retailers to protect distribution for all […]
“Take 5 With Dave”– A. Lava Sees More Online Growth
Adam Lava of A. Lava By Irvin says the expanding online bedding channel is becoming the norm for some shoppers Transcript Adam LavaLike. Oh, right. Are we dancing yet? Dave PerryHey, it’s Dave Perry. Welcome to “Take Five With Dave”. I am with one of the industry’s most well-known executives, Adam Lava, with A. Lava […]
Brooklyn Bedding Partners with LGBTQ+ Group Home
Brooklyn Bedding is collaborating with Mulligan’s Manor, a non-profit group home that specializes in serving at-risk lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender, questioning and ally youth. In honor of Pride Month, Brooklyn Bedding will supply the Tempe, Arizona-based home with new mattresses, pillows and sheet sets for every resident. “We believe that a comfortable mattress is a […]
ISPA Releases Results of June Mattress Optimism Index
The results of the June International Sleep Products Association Bedding Industry Optimism Index showed a negative outlook. The survey asked mattress producers if their businesses experienced no change, a decrease or an increase about several business metrics. After tabulating responses, ISPA calculated an index that can range from 0 to 200. Scores more than 100 […]
Bowles Mattress Expands West Baden Springs Hotel Mattress Series
Jeffersonville, Indiana-based Bowles Mattress Company has added two mattresses to its West Baden Springs Hotel Mattress Series. The new models, Sinclair and Ballard, bring the series offerings to five. Both models have recently been arriving to Bowles retailers. The joint venture between West Baden Springs Hotel and Bowles Mattress began in 2019 when the two […]
Study Shows Sleep Number 360 Smart Bed Can Capture Sleep Data from Home
Sleep Number recently published a new study in the journal Sensors. The publication shows that SleepIQ technology, the operating system of the Sleep Number 360 smart bed, demonstrated strong correlations in measuring sleep data compared to traditional laboratory polysomnography (PSG), the current gold standard of measuring sleep. PSG, however, is impractical to use longitudinally, and […]
Corsicana Delivers “Value” Solutions for AVB/BrandSource
Corsicana Mattress Company has created a comprehensive program with BrandSource to support its value bedding segment by adding the company’s Sleep Inc. and American Bedding line-ups. “We are extremely excited about this new strategic partnership with BrandSource,” said Scott Miller, vice president of Corsicana’s contract division. “They have exceptional resources, experience and talent to help […]
Broad River’s New Store Reveals Open Shopping Environment
Broad River Retail’s newest store look, unveiled in Southern Pines, North Carolina, emphasizes an open shopping environment, features video walls and is designed to appeal to a variety of consumers. The retailer’s 31st Ashley store in the Carolinas and Georgia spotlights what the company calls its “first 7.0 store design,” one that Charlie Malouf says […]
Retail Mattress Sales Fall Again in April
Piper Sandler bedding retailer survey finds 22% drop in units but 16% gain in average unit price Retail mattress sales dropped by double digits in April, the second straight month of sales declines, a new retail survey says. Sales were down by a mean of 10%. Piper Sandler’s April Mattress Retailer Survey, which reflects the […]
New BSC Survey: Shoppers Want to Upgrade to Better Sleep Accessories
And they are most likely to visit big discount retailers or e-commerce sites to make their purchases Sheets and pillows were the most commonly purchased sleep accessories in the past year, a new Better Sleep Council consumer survey reveals. The survey found that 83% of the consumers who purchased a sleep accessory in the past […]
Brooklyn Bedding Retail Stores to Carry Sister Brand Helix Sleep
Phoenix-based Brooklyn Bedding will now carry up to 13 mattresses by sister company Helix Sleep in its showrooms throughout Phoenix and Tucson. “We’re thrilled to offer Helix Sleep mattresses in our showrooms and give customers the opportunity to experience the unique and personalized features Helix’s award-winning beds have to offer,” said John Merwin, chief executive […]
Spring Air Holds First Manufacturing Summit for Domestic Licensees
Spring Air International recently gathered the senior leadership of its domestic licensees for its first manufacturing summit, allowing them to share best practices in production, efficiency and standards throughout the organization. All 11 of Spring Air’s U.S. licensees participated in the event, hosted by Pleasant Mattress. The summit focused on the national brand standards and […]
Bedding Industries of America Earns Greenguard Gold Certification
Bedding Industries of America (BIA) has received Greenguard Gold certification for its Natural Dreams mattresses, which are crafted from 100% natural latex using a combination of Dunlop and Talalay latex. “Sustainability is at the forefront of our minds at BIA, which is why we take it very seriously when creating our products,” said Stuart Carlitz, […]
RMC Retail and Furniture First Partner to Offer Financing Options
RMC Retail, a division of Regional Management Corp., and Furniture First, a purchasing cooperative made up of locally owned furniture dealers across the United States, have agreed to a multiyear partnership. The partnership will provide consumer financing options to Furniture First members, enabling them to serve an expanded customer base and increase sales, according to […]
ISPA Launching Sustainability Initiative
A conference in November and a new committee will support bedding industry in environmental efforts Sustainability is an increasingly important topic globally, and the International Sleep Products Association wants to support the bedding industry through advocacy and information. At the April ISPA Board of Trustees meeting, the group approved ISPA’s sustainability initiative, which will involve […]
Therapedic Invites Retailers to Submit Best Ideas
Contest will bring two winners to Las Vegas this summer to star in ‘Inside Track’ retail video series Therapedic International is launching a retail contest that will bring two winners to Las Vegas this summer to star in the producer’s new “Inside Track with Gerry Borreggine” video series. Princeton, New Jersey-based Therapedic will pay round-trip […]
The Importance of Being on Time
Consumers want items to arrive when expected. What to do if you’re going to miss a mattress delivery window When it comes to delivery of big and bulky items like mattresses, consumers are a bit like Goldilocks. They don’t want their purchases to arrive late — and they don’t want them to arrive early, either. […]
Retail Survey: Sales of Mattress Units Down 20% in March
Dollar volumes also show a decline as retailers report a drop in shopper traffic Mattress retailers saw their dollar volume decline by single digits in March over April, but suffered double-digit declines in unit volume, a survey says. A number of retailers reported decreased traffic that month. Piper Sandler’s March Mattress Retailer Survey showed dollars […]
Laws Find Sweet Success at Sweet Dreams Mattress
Family-operated business builds its Dream Team to help customers get their best rest This is a love story. It’s also a story about dreams and the people who make them come true. And, yes, it’s a retail success story, too. All those stories are intertwined at Sweet Dreams Mattress & Furniture, a four-unit North Carolina […]
“Take 5 With Dave” – Diamond Mattress Eyes Acquisitions
Shaun Pennington talks about possible acquisitions for his company in the D2C space and shares his philosophy on the power of gratitude. Transcript Dave PerryLook to side camera. We’re in and out of A. B is on you the whole time. But when you and I talk, we should just kind of talk like this. […]
Spring Air Splits Indiana Territory
U.S. bedding manufacturer Spring Air International expanded its licensing agreements with three existing partners, dividing distribution in Indiana. Michigan’s Grand Rapids Bedding will handle the northern third of the state, Bemco Mattress Company in Illinois will service the central portion and Tennessee’s Johnson City Bedding will operate in the southern third. “Our licensees are doing […]
Serta Offering More Boxed Beds
Serta Simmons LLC has added two 12-inch boxed mattress models to its Perfect Sleeper line: a hybrid mattress and an all-foam version. “At Serta, we are committed to providing the most comfortable sleep solutions across price points and form factors,” said Laura Brewick, senior vice president of brand marketing. “One of our most popular lines […]
The Dr. Is In
Malouf Home has partnered with Dr. Oz Good Life to offer retail partners a line of sleep products. The line includes the Good Life Mattress, Good Life Hybrid Mattress Pro and Good Life Hybrid Mattress Premier (an exclusive in-store item), as well as the Good Life Adjustable Base, Good Life Adjustable Base Pro and Good […]
The 5 Zeros Reshaping Retail
Making changes to your operations can add up to success, new McKinsey report says Consumers are more demanding than ever “and tolerate fewer shortfalls,” according to a new report from global consulting firm McKinsey. That means bedding retailers have zero room for error, especially in five key areas, if you want to win consumers’ business […]
Dave Talks “Inside Track” with Gerry Borreggine
Dave Perry talks to Gerry Borreggine about his new video series, “Inside Track”, which aims to help retailers better connect with consumers. Transcript Dave Perry Hey, Dave Perry. I’m at the Las Vegas market with Gerry Borreggine and you have a new retail-focused feature called Inside Track. Give us the Inside Track on Inside Track. […]
Sleep Savvy Shares Highlights of April High Point Market
Packed showrooms & great energy dominated the latest High Point Market. From Hemingway to Downton Abbey to luxurious Spa lines – Beth English and Waynette Goodson break it down for you.