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 Highpoint Market
Packed showrooms & great energy dominated the latest Highpoint Market. From Hemingway to Downton Abbey to luxurious Spa lines – Beth English and Waynette Goodson break it down for you.
International Chiropractors Association Endorses Mlily Mattresses
Mlily received the International Chiropractors Association’s endorsement, and the ICA seal will soon appear on Mlily-branded products. The group also will collaborate with the Knoxville, Tennessee-based mattress manufacturer to develop new products. “Our company has always been at the forefront of sleep science, so the ICA endorsement was very rewarding to us,” said Glenn Kobylarczyk, […]
Therapedic Launches Retailer Video Series
Princeton, New Jersey-based Therapedic International has created a video series aimed at helping mattress retailers enhance and grow their business. The series, “Inside Track with Gerry Borreggine,” is available on the company’s LinkedIn page. Hosted by Therapedic’s president and chief executive officer, it addresses topics such as sales training, merchandising and marketing — all based […]
Making Sense for Shoppers
Turn your store a delight for the eyes, ears, skin, nose and even mouth to give customers an experience they can’t find online Consumers increasingly live in a screen-centered world, waking up to alarms on their phones, reading the news on that same tiny screen, maybe hopping on a computer for work and then unwinding […]
Bedding Family Reunites at EXPO
ISPA’s Mary Helen Rogers and Dave Perry talk about the strong attendance at the EXPO and the positive vibe at the event.
Sleep Savvy Welcomes 2 to Editorial Team
The International Sleep Products Association has strengthened its editorial team for BedTimes and Sleep Savvy, adding Waynette Goodson as managing editor and Kathy Rush as digital communications coordinator. Both work on ISPA’s flagship magazines and on the associated digital and social media. They report to Beth English, editorial director of both publications. Goodson writes, edits […]
Mattress Sales Down 6% in January, Survey Says
The new year got off to slow start for bedding retailers, with total delivered mattress sales declining in January by a mean of 6%, a survey says. Retailers now see only slight mattress gains in the first quarter of 2022, but are more bullish about growth prospects for the full year. Piper Sandler’s January Mattress […]
Fix it the First Time
To keep customers happy, equip your employees to take care of shoppers’ problems themselves The venerable food writer and editor Helen Rosner recently took to Twitter to praise the customer service she received from a company. Why is this notable? Well, if you’re on Twitter, you know it’s a place where people go to rant […]
Mattress Dollars and AUP Up, Units Down to Close Out 2021, Survey Finds
Retailers say hybrids enjoyed strongest sales growth for the year, rising 33% U.S. mattress retailers saw single-digit dollar growth in December, while unit sales remained in negative territory. But the average unit price was up by double digits, a survey says. Looking ahead, retailers see 2022 as a year of above-average growth, according to Piper […]
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Southerland Unveils New Showroom in Nashville Facility
Mattress manufacturer Southerland Inc. has opened a more than 10,000-square-foot showroom inside its new manufacturing plant in Nashville, Tennessee. The space is more than triple the size of Southerland’s other showrooms located at five of its six production and distribution facilities. The showroom enables the Nashville-based company to display 80 products, which showcases a broader […]
Restonic Offers Social Posting Tool
Buffalo, New York-based Restonic Mattress Corp. has partnered with SnapRetail, an online marketing software company, to launch a social media posting tool that will enable Restonic retailers to have automated digital content. The social media scheduling tool will publish branded lifestyle content automatically on retailers’ sites. Retailers will retain control of their social channels to […]
Corsicana Partners With RSS
Following the launch of its Sleep2Win smartbeds, Corsicana Mattress has partnered with Retail Service Systems on its second annual Rugged Road Trip. Retail Service Systems is a franchise-model retailer branded as BoxDrop with 470 stores in the United States. The roadshow visits BoxDrop dealers, retailers and entrepreneurs across the country. Earlier this year, Corsicana partnered […]
Mathis Brothers Adds King Koil SmartLife Beds
Mattress manufacturer and licensing group King Koil, based in Avondale, Arizona, has launched its SmartLife Mattress by King Koil in 23 Mathis Brothers stores in Arkansas, California, Oklahoma and Texas. It is the first time King Koil has been on the retailer’s floor. SmartLife has been steadily building its retail presence since its launch at […]
Americanstar U.S. Debuts New Website
The Americanstar Group, a Vietnam-based global mattress manufacturer with distribution of private-label and well-known mattress brands in more than 30 countries, has launched a redesigned website for its Houston-based Americanstar U.S. division. The new site, AmericanStarUS.com, features a responsive and modernized design with a focus on mobile, improved functionality, simplified navigation, a company blog and […]
Survey: Mattress Units Down Again in October, Dollars Up
Retailers expect more double-digit sales growth in rest of year, according to Piper Sandler report Mattress retail sales were up 15% in October, the fourth straight month of increases of 15% or higher, according to a new retail survey. And mattress retailers say they expect double-digit growth for the rest of the year. Piper Sandler’s […]
Malouf Launches New Pillow Packaging
Sleep products and accessories supplier Malouf, based in Logan, Utah, is rolling out fresh pillow packaging with messaging designed to connect with customers. The new style is designed to have a high-end feel and capture customer attention with a focus on each pillow’s unique feature or selling point. Olivia Godfrey, lead graphic designer for Malouf, […]
Spring Air Revamps Chattam & Wells
Boston-based mattress licensing group Spring Air International has reintroduced its Chattam & Wells luxury handmade mattresses as a nod to the brand’s 25th anniversary. The company has refined the look and feel of the mattress brand along with its consumer-facing website. The newly polished Chattam & Wells line was unveiled at Spring Air’s Licensee Summit […]
Covestro, University of Pittsburgh Create Circular Economy Program
Covestro is proud to announce a new program in coordination with the University of Pittsburgh. The Covestro Circular Economy Program at the University of Pittsburgh is a new collaboration between Covestro and Pitt’s Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation (MSCI) and Swanson School of Engineering. This graduate-level circular design academic program will specifically address the challenge of global […]
Simmons Offers New Mattress, Beautyrest Pillow
The Simmons brand is offering its Medium Mattress, a foam model that’s not too firm and not too plush, according to mattress major Serta Simmons Bedding LLC. The mattress includes gel memory foam, a motion separate layer to reduce disruptions from a sleep partner’s movements and a Climate Cool cover with moisture-wicking technology. It retails […]
Soft-Tex, Restonic Receive Women’s Choice Award
Soft-Tex International, a home textiles producer based in Waterford, New York, has earned the Women’s Choice Award for its line of licensed Restonic top-of-bed products. The Women’s Choice Awards honors businesses and brands based on consumer experience. As part of this program, products are subjected to a rigorous product testing panel. “Earning the Women’s Choice […]
September Mattress Sales Strong, Units Down, Survey Finds
Mattress sales growth was strong in September, but unit sales were down compared to the same month last year as the industry saw the impact of price inflation and a shift to premium goods, a new survey says. Piper Sandler’s September Mattress Retail Survey, which reflects the views of mattress retailers across the country, found […]
King Koil Expands Arizona Plant
Manufacturer King Koil has added 40,000 square feet to its plant at its headquarters in Avondale, Arizona. The company also has hired 20 additional workers, bringing the site to 130,000 square feet and employment to 90. “Our retailers are experiencing a surge in demand from consumers who have more disposable income to spend on upgrading […]
New Pillow Complements Nature’s Rest
Licensing group Spring Air International added the Natural Talalay Pillow to its Nature’s Rest brand. The pillow comes roll-packed in an attractive box and is expected to retail for $119. Retailers can stock the pillow in store or use the Woburn, Massachusetts-based company’s direct-to-consumer, drop-shipping option for online sales. “Today’s consumers have an affinity for […]
Shifman Hires Genshock
Shifman Mattresses has hired Diana Genshock as Southwest territory sales manager. She reports to Lisa Frey, national sales director. “Diana’s diverse professional background and strong business acumen will be an asset to Shifman’s growth in this key market,” Frey said. “She has a proven track record of building strong and profitable business relationships throughout her […]
Hollis Helps Harrison Spinks Enter U.S. Market
High-end U.K. bedding maker Harrison Spinks, headquartered in Leeds, England, has hired U.S. sales veteran Scott Hollis to represent the brand as it seeks entry to the U.S. market. As North American sales manager, Hollis is charged with getting the vertically integrated manufacturer’s beds onto American retail floors. His responsibilities include business development, and marketing […]
Survey: Pace of Mattress Sales Growth Slowed in July
But retailers expected strong Labor Day spike A new retail mattress survey found that sales growth slowed in July, but retailers expected sales to pick up the pace for the key Labor Day holiday. Piper Sandler’s July Mattress Retailer Survey, which samples mattress retail sentiment across the United States, showed total sales growth in July […]
Naturepedic Earns Certification
Naturepedic has become one of two companies to complete certification for the Organic Trade Association’s new organic fraud fighting program. The Organic Fraud Prevention Solutions program is meant to help companies comply fully with U.S. Department of Agriculture’s regulations. “At Naturepedic, we believe in and are fully committed to maintaining the integrity of organic standards,” […]
GhostBed CEO: Brick-and-Mortar Retailers Should Embrace DTC Mattress Brands
“Just think of how successful this can be,” says Marc Werner, chief executive officer of GhostBed, a growing direct-to-consumer brand based in Plantation, Florida. He could have added: “Just think of how successful this already is.” Werner is talking about a new partnership model that GhostBed has established that brings the best of the vibrant […]
Avocado Plans Major Push Into Brick-And-Mortar Stores
Three stores are planned for 2021 and several more in 2022 Avocado Green Mattress is getting into brick-and-mortar retail in a big way, giving customers the opportunity to relax and try out its bedding products in what the company describes as comfortable, roomy, no-stress settings. The company started in 2016 as an online brand, and […]
Soft-Tex Opens 2nd U.S. Manufacturing Plant
Facility in Texas will speed delivery to retailers, the company says Soft-Tex International, a producer of bedding and home comfort products based in Waterford, New York, held a grand opening of its new manufacturing facility in Sugar Land, Texas, on Aug. 4. Warehousing and distribution operations at the Sugar Land facility will improves shipping to both retailer […]
Pleasant Mattress Draws From Past to Give McRoskey Beds New Look
Manufacturer Pleasant Mattress Inc. has unveiled new looks for the McRoskey brand. Five innerspring beds in the Modern and Classic collections feature updated woven fabrics and traditional McRoskey elements such as sewn handles, tufting, border grommets, two sleep surfaces and a box spring. The beds found their first placement at the San Francisco retail store […]
Brooklyn Bedding Goes Deep With Upscale New Sheets
Brooklyn Bedding has expanded its selection of sleep accessories sold in its company stores and online. Deep Cotton Bamboo Sheets by Brooklyn Bedding are a cotton/bamboo viscose blend retailing in twin to California king from $99 to $179 for a set. As the collection name implies, the fitted sheet accommodates extra-thick mattresses as tall as […]
Retail Survey: Q2 Finishes Strong, Q3 Outlook ‘Highly Favorable’
Retail mattress sales were strong in June compared to their performance in June 2019, and retailers recorded substantial increases in written orders for the key July Fourth weekend, a new retail survey reveals. Piper Sandler’s June Mattress Retailer Survey, which represents the views of mattress retailers around the country, found total delivered mattress sales in […]
Mattress Firm Promises to Rid Country of “Junk Sleep”
New campaign features actor Liev Schreiber and Olympian Gabby Douglas Mattress Firm, a Houston-based specialty sleep chain, is using a new campaign to shed light on what it deems “America’s junk sleep problem.” The marketing effort is one of the largest in the company’s 90-year history, according to a news release. The retailer describes junk […]
Precision Adds Pillows
Industry supplier Precision Textiles has added three more pillows to its SlumberShield sleep accessories brand. Approximate retail prices range from $69.95 to $99.95 for the three cloud-inspired pillows — Cirrus, Nimbus and Stratus. The molded pillows have different silhouettes, specialty foams inside and a cooling cover. “Accessory sales continue to be an important category for […]
Casper Brand Now in Mattress Warehouse
Casper Sleep Inc. has added another established retailer to its growing wholesale channel. Beginning in July, Frederick, Maryland-based sleep shop chain Mattress Warehouse is flooring Casper mattresses and pillows at its 60 stores, as well as selling its products on SleepHappens.com. This brings the tally of Casper’s wholesale partners to 28, a list that includes […]
Rize Creates Convenient Catalog
Sleep products producer Rize, a division of Mantua Manufacturing Co., based in Cleveland, Ohio, has published a new product catalog for retailers that makes ordering easier. Packed with information and photography, the catalog offers a consolidated overview of Rize’s curated product line. The new catalog is available in print or as an electronic file (contact […]
Spring Air NE Licensee Opens New Plant
Spring Air International’s northeastern licensee U.S. Bedding/Spring Air Northeast moved to a new plant in Fall River, Massachusetts. Less than a mile from its original facility, the new 13-acre site has 146,000 square feet of production space and 10 loading docks. “Retrofitted with new machinery including state of the art roll-pack equipment, the enhancements in […]
Chinese Company Buying Logicdata
The maker of adjustable bed bases will operate as a separate company Zhejiang Jiecang Linear Motion Technology Co. Ltd., a publicly traded entity based in Shanghai, is purchasing Logicdata Electronic & Software Entwicklungs GmbH, a maker of adjustable bed bases and other motion components. Walter Koch, founder, majority owner and chief executive officer of Logicdata, […]
Industry Veteran Niles Cornelius Retires
Ending his career at Hickory Spring Manufacturing, he spent nearly 50 years in the bedding business Bedding industry veteran Niles Cornelius, who has held a variety of executive positions with Hickory, North Carolina-based Hickory Springs Manufacturing and other bedding companies, has retired from his post as product training manager at HSM. His retirement marks the […]
Memorial Day Mattress Sales Sizzle, Retail Survey Reveals
Memorial Day weekend mattress sales were up by a mean of 63% as the retail climate for bedding remains healthy, a new survey says. The May Piper Sandler Mattress Retailer Survey, which reflects the views of mattress retailers around the country, found another strong month for retail mattress sales. Retailers reported that recent price increases […]
PureCare Blankets Honored
Phoenix-based sleep accessories supplier PureCare earned a fifth Women’s Choice Award, this time for weighted blankets. Nationally, 90% of PureCare customers surveyed by Women’s Choice Award said they would recommend PureCare’s Zensory weighted blankets to friends and family. “Women control or influence about 85% of consumer spending, and the ‘she-conomy’ continues to grow and shape […]
Ante4autism Rescheduled, Carlitz Again a Sponsor
The 13th annual Ante4autism poker tournament, which was rescheduled from the Winter Las Vegas Market, will take place at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21 at a new venue, the Grandview Lounge of the South Point Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip. Stuart Carlitz, chief executive officer of Eclipse International, will again donate $10,000 […]
Pleasant Offers Budget Spring Air Models
Producer Pleasant Mattress, which holds the license to sell Spring Air in California and Arizona, launched its own value-priced Spring Air program. In a three-part, step-up collection — Fundamentals, Tradition and Evolution — of 10 queen-size mattresses that retail from $399 to $1,199. The beds have stretch-knit covers and use different combinations of foam and […]
Logicdata Previews SilverSlim Prototype
Adjustable base maker Logicdata gathered retailer feedback at the April Las Vegas Market on a new base prototype, SilverSlim. The base has a sleek, low-profile design meant to fit most existing bed frames and bases, and comes with optional adjustable feet. According to the company, it is quieter than other models and offers no-tool assembly […]
Customatic Adjustable Launched
Customatic Technologies unveiled the DreamFlex adjustable base, targeting premium price points, at the Las Vegas Market in April. The base is packed with features designed to “deliver the sleep of your dreams,” the company said in a news release. DreamFlex offers independent head and foot adjustability, USB ports, wireless remote, underbed safety lighting and adjustable […]
TSI Sees Sales Jump, Delays Line Launch and Makes Acquisition
On May 27, Tempur Sealy International Inc. provided an update on its expected second-quarter sales. The Lexington, Kentucky-based company reported sales had accelerated and now were expected to increase 60%, compared with the second quarter of fiscal 2019, which was unaffected by the pandemic. The mattress major also announced it planned to acquire Loudwater, England-based […]
Americanstar U.S. Adds Retailer, Launches Lines
Houston-based Americanstar U.S., part of Vietnam’s Americanstar Group, has inked a distribution deal with Mattress Firm Montana and launched new collections. The Mattress Firm licensee operates six sleep shops in Montana and, beginning this month, offers five Americanstar U.S. collections. Available in a variety of constructions, the beds range in price from $199 to $1,799 […]
Therapedic Adds 2 Licensees
Therapedic International, based in Princeton, New Jersey, has added two domestic companies to its growing group of more than 50 licensees on six continents. The newest members are Dutch Craft Sleep Products in Celina, Tennessee, and Heritage Sleep in Orwell, Ohio. Dutch Craft, the new Therapedic Tennessee, holds the licensee for Kentucky and Tennessee. The […]
Free Google Nest With New Nectar Beds
In May, San Francisco-based Resident, a distributor of digitally native bed brands and other home goods, launched two mattress models — Nectar Premier and Nectar Premier Copper — sold with a free Google Nest Hub with Sleep Sensing. “Nectar’s mission is to give people the sleep quality they deserve. We’re proud to have been able […]
The 10 Most Sleep-Deprived Cities Across the U.S.
Is your town on the inaugural list from Mattress Firm and SleepScore Labs? Atlanta holds the unenviable title of being the most sleep-deprived city in America, according to a new survey from Houston-based sleep chain Mattress Firm and its partner SleepScore Labs, a sleep app provider based in Carlsbad, California. Here’s the top (or should […]
Eclipse Gains 80th Licensee
Eclipse International signed its 80th licensee, Capital Bedding, based in Verona, Mississippi. The agreement gives Capital, a large regional producer, the right to make, market and distribute the Eclipse and Eastman House brands in Mississippi and neighboring states. “We are delighted to come onboard the Eclipse family of licensees and are looking forward to this […]
Cabinet Bed Introduces Country Chic, Antimicrobial Finish
Cabinet Bed Inc., a manufacturer of space-saving Murphy beds that fold into compact, wood cabinets, has expanded its lineup and added an enhanced antimicrobial coating to all of its products. The new Barn and Rustic models are available in nine stains and three paint finishes, have heavy hardware, and are constructed from solid birch plywood, […]
New Eclipse Brand Reuses Ocean Plastic
Eclipse International is launching Nemo, a high-end bedding brand that uses 100% recycled polyester spun from plastic debris collected by The Ocean Cleanup, a registered charity in The Netherlands dedicated to ridding the world’s oceans of plastic waste. The North Brunswick, New Jersey-based manufacturer and licensing group plans to give regional exclusives to top retailers. […]
Mlily Enters Juvenile Bedding
Mlily USA in Knoxville, Tennessee, part of Rugao, China-based Healthcare Co. Ltd., has introduced a juvenile sleep line for children ages 3 and up. The Jama collection includes two mattresses and an adjustable pillow. The mattresses have playful colors and are packaged with a mattress protector. “We see great growth opportunity in the juvenile sleep […]
Shifman Launches New Website to Aid Retailers
Shifman Mattresses, a producer of luxury bedding based in Newark, New Jersey, has launched a new website designed to enhance business for its retailers. Consumers visiting ShifmanMattresses.com receive specific recommendations for mattresses sold at retailers in their area. Recommendations are based on shoppers’ answers to an eight-question Dream Match quiz. The website has a new look, too. […]
Pleasant Mattress to Offer AirFlex Line
Fresno, California-based bed maker Pleasant Mattress is launching the AirFlex brand, a four-model line of dual-sided mattresses targeted toward younger consumers who are looking for handcrafted beds with natural materials and features that improve sleep quality. The new collection, which was designed to work with platform bed bases, atop box springs or with adjustable bed […]
WithIt Conference Virtual for 2nd Year
WithIt, the High Point, North Carolina-based women’s networking group for members of the home furnishings industry, is holding its Professional Conference virtually again this year. The interactive online event will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EDT on May 7. With a focus on “Leveraging Leadership,” it will feature speakers, roundtable sessions, panel […]
Pilgrim Adds E.S. Kluft
Luxury mattress producer E.S. Kluft & Co., based in Rancho Cucamonga, California, has secured placement of its Aireloom Preferred Palladium line at Pilgrim Furniture, a family-owned and -operated retailer with store locations across Connecticut. David Bassett, owner and vice president of sales at Pilgrim Furniture, said: “We chose Aireloom because their products help grow our […]
CertiPUR-US Partners With Wright Global Graphics to Open Online Store
The CertiPUR-US foam certification program for flexible polyurethane foam has launched an online store in partnership with Wright Global Graphics to offer merchandising materials that promote participation in the CertiPUR-US program. The store (CertiPUR.us/Store) makes it easy for participating retailers and makers of bedding and upholstered furniture to order or reorder labels and top-of-bed and point-of-purchase materials bearing the […]
Mancini’s Adds King Koil
Mattress manufacturer and licensing group King Koil, based in Avondale, Arizona, has placed its Smartlife Mattress by King Koil program at Mancini’s Sleepworld, a 34-store retailer in Northern California. The placement at Mancini’s includes the Lily Luxury Firm model with wired or wireless remote options. As part of the point-of-sale program for the line, the […]
Southerland Expands, Enhances Trucking Fleet
Nashville, Tennessee-based Southerland Transport, a wholly owned company of independent mattress manufacturer Southerland, has expanded the number of trucks in its fleet and updated the technology in those vehicles. During the past few months, 14 new trucks have been added to the fleet, bringing its total to 51. “Providing strong customer service is one of […]
Mlily Adds Adjustable Bed Bases, Pillows
Mlily USA, a mattress and pillow brand owned by Healthcare Co. Ltd., with headquarters in Rugao, China, is doubling its adjustable bed base offering with the addition of two new models and is expanding its sleep accessories lineup with four pillow collections. Priced to retail at $2,099 and $2,899 in queen size, the new bases […]
Ante4autism Charity Poker Tournament Moves to August
The 13th annual Ante4autism charity poker tournament will be moved to late August to coincide with the Summer Las Vegas Market Aug. 22-26. A specific date, time and location for the event will be announced later, according to organizers, who say the rescheduling will allow more participants to receive the Covid-19 vaccine before attending. The charity […]
Survey: Americans More Interested in Clean Homes, Good Health
Habits formed during the coronavirus pandemic may last long after Covid-19 is under control Since the Covid-19 pandemic began, many Americans are eating better and cleaning their homes more deeply and frequently than before, according to a new survey. And they may very well maintain these new habits after the pandemic is controlled. Although the […]
Report: Weak Results on Presidents Day Sales Slowed Retail Growth in February
Retail mattress sales remained healthy in February but slowed from the record double-digit growth posted in January, an industry report says. Sales on the Presidents Day weekend (Saturday through Monday), traditionally a time of heavy mattress promotions, were down, the report notes. The Piper Sandler February Mattress Retailer Survey, which reflects the views of retailers […]
Eclipse International Launching Fieldcrest Mattresses
Mattress manufacturer and licensing group Eclipse International, based in New Brunswick, New Jersey, has formed an exclusive partnership with the Iconix Brand Group Inc. to create and launch a 12-model mattress line under the Fieldcrest moniker. The collection will include both boxed and flat-packed mattresses. Retail pricing for the new mattress line will be from […]
Soft-Tex International Adds Plant in Texas
Bedding and sleep accessories supplier Soft-Tex International Inc., based in Waterford, New York, has opened a new facility in Sugar Land, Texas. According to a news release, the new facility will provide an immediate improvement in overall shipping efficiency and double the company’s production capacity for fiber-filled products and add hundreds of new jobs over […]
Synchrony, Ashley HomeStore Extend Financing Program Agreement
Synchrony, a consumer financial services company based in Stamford, Connecticut, and Ashley HomeStore Ltd., a home furnishings company headquartered in Arcadia, Wisconsin, have announced a multiyear extension of their consumer financing program agreement, which began in 2010. Synchrony offers Ashley HomeStore customers competitive financing, subject to credit approval, for purchases made online or at the nearly 500 Ashley HomeStores across the United States, according to a news […]
Forecast: Retail Ready to Rock ’n’ Roll in 2021
Sales could grow as much as 8.2% as vaccines get into arms and people venture out more As more Americans get vaccinated and the economy continues to reopen, U.S. retail sales are expected to grow between 6.5% and 8.2% in 2021, reaching $4.33 trillion to $4.4 trillion dollars, according to a new forecast from the […]
Diamond Mattress Relaunches Royal Sleep Products
Manufacturer purchased the brand in 2019, has made major upgrades Diamond Mattress has relaunched Royal Sleep Products, which it acquired in 2019, after making major investments in manufacturing, business systems, and product strategy and development, according to a news release. By upgrading equipment, implementing lean manufacturing processes and restructuring shipping, Royal Sleep has expanded capacity […]
Corsicana Mattress Building New Factory, HQ
$22 million facility will improve efficiencies Corsicana Mattress is investing $22 million to build a new 376,000-square-foot headquarters and manufacturing facility in Corsicana, Texas, according to a news release. The facility, scheduled to open in September, will include upgraded manufacturing equipment, corporate headquarters, training center, product showroom and innovation lab. When open, it is expected […]
50-plus new models part of largest Sealy launch in brand’s history
Tempur Sealy International is introducing more than 50 Sealy models in the largest launch in the bed brand’s 140-year history, the Lexington, Kentucky-based company said. Grouped into three collections — Sealy Essentials, Posturepedic and Posturepedic Plus — the revamped Sealy lineup offers a range of innerspring, all-foam and hybrid constructions for every sleeping style and […]
Shifman Mattress Upgrades its American Heritage Line
Luxury producer boosts marketing support for the 10-bed collection Shifman Mattresses, a luxury bedding producer based in Newark, New Jersey, has “significantly upgraded” the marketing support for its 10-bed American Heritage collection to help retailers promote the line, according to a news release. The comprehensive marketing program includes co-op money for print, radio, TV and […]
PureCare Rounds Out Top-of-Bed Line with Duvets
New offerings include duvet inserts and covers, plus matching pillow shams PureCare, a sleep accessories specialist based in Phoenix, has launched its first duvet collection, rounding out a product line that also includes sheets, pillows, protectors and weighted blankets. According to a news release, the company now offers lightweight and medium-weight duvet inserts, duvet covers […]
Mattress Mack Opens Gallery Furniture Stores as Shelters
Owner of the mattress and furniture retailer is known for his philanthropy in Houston Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale, owner of three Gallery Furniture stores in the Houston area opened two of them as warming stations and shelters during the February winter storm that paralyzed most of Texas, according to news reports. Unusually heavy snow and […]
Mattress Firm Teams Up with SleepScore Labs
Partnership will create an “integrated sleep improvement program” for consumers Retail chain Mattress Firm and SleepScore Labs are partnering to create “the first integrated sleep improvement program” by using an extensive SleepScore data set to help match consumers with the right sleep set. Specifically, the arrangement will “leverage insights from SleepScore Labs’ unique evidence-based sleep […]
Brooklyn Bedding Breaks Ground on New HQ, Plant
Arizona facility will triple the manufacturer and retailer’s production capacity Mattress manufacturer and retailer Brooklyn Bedding broke ground on a new manufacturing plant and corporate headquarters Feb. 17. The new 650,000-square-foot facility will sit on more than 40 acres in Glendale, Arizona, in the Phoenix area and is expected to be completed in December, according […]
Spring Air’s Northeast Licensee Moving Into New Facility
One-story factory will enhance efficiencies to better serve retail customers U.S. Bedding, Spring Air International’s Northeast licensee, will relocate its factory in Fall River, Massachusetts, to a nearby new facility in the first quarter of this year. The company is moving from a three-story facility to a 136,000-square-foot, one-story factory that will enhance efficiencies, improve […]
Piper Sandler Survey: Retail Mattress Sales Up 22.3% in January
Retail mattress sales got off to a booming start in January, a new survey reveals. Piper Sandler’s January Mattress Retailer Survey, which presents insights from retailers around the country, showed the strongest sales growth in the survey’s five-year history, the New York-based firm says. Retail mattress sales in January were up in dollars by a […]
Intellibed Expanding Retail Reach
Intellibed, a producer of mattresses and sleep solution technologies based in Salt Lake City, is placing its products in Furnitureland South and Mathis Brothers, according to a news release. “It’s an exciting time for Intellibed — we are expanding our retail footprint faster now than at any point in our company’s history,” said Colin House, chief […]
Mlily Opens New U.S. Warehouse
Mattress and pillow producer Mlily USA has opened a 115,000-square-foot distribution center in Andersonville, Tennessee, replacing a nearby site in Loudon, Tennessee. “Our growth plan for the next three years is ambitious and to maintain our trajectory, we need efficient, well-run facilities to effectively manage our expansion,” said Mlily President Stephen Chen. “This facility is […]
Bedding Industries of America Opening West Coast Plant
The flagship licensee of mattress licensing group Eclipse International, Bedding Industries of America, will open a new 80,000-square-foot manufacturing facility, showroom and distribution center in Rialto, California, on April 1. BIA West will employ 120 and serve retailers in California, Nevada and parts of Arizona. According to Stuart Carlitz, BIA principal and president and chief […]
King Koil Now at Best Mattress
King Koil has secured placements at Las Vegas-based retailer Best Mattress. The 22-store chain is flooring three of the Avondale, Arizona-based manufacturer’s collections — Intimate, Luxury and Smartlife. Best Mattress is King Koil’s third new retail customer in the final quarter of 2020. The store’s King Koil assortment will retail from $999 to $4,999, and […]
New Book Offers Tips to Brick and Mortar
Mattress industry veterans Mark Kinsley and Mark Quinn have co-authored a book for brick-and-mortar mattress retailers, “Come Back to Bed: Attract More Foot Traffic and Make People Fall in Love With Your Store.” As the title suggests, it’s a guidebook for helping retailers differentiate their retail brand, form lasting customer relationships and drive foot traffic […]
Katapult Names New Head of Product
Katapult, a New York-based provider of e-commerce point-of-sale purchase options for nonprime U.S. consumers, announced that Devjit Basu has joined the company as head of product. Basu leads the product team to invent, define and build products that create new opportunities for retailers to capture a new customer segment, according to a news release. Basu has more […]
MRC’s Paris Gholston Joins WithIt Board
Women’s leadership development network keeps most of 2020 board in place for 2021 Paris Gholston, industry communications specialist for the Mattress Recycling Council, has been named to the board of WithIt, where she will serve as vice president of scholarship. MRC manages the state-mandated recycling programs in California, Connecticut and Rhode Island. WithIt is a […]
Therapedic Holding Virtual Winter Market
Retailers can’t wait until a spring show for new products, company says Licensing group Therapedic International is hosting its own virtual winter market — a decision made after the Las Vegas Market moved its winter show from the usual January time frame to mid-April. “When the Las Vegas Market was postponed, we sent a film […]
Conn’s Taking HomePlus to Tampa
Retailer plans to open two new stores in the coastal Florida market this winter Conn’s Inc., a retailer of furniture, mattresses, appliances and electronics based in Houston, plans to open two Conn’s HomePlus stores in the Tampa, Florida, area this winter. The new stores will be in the Horizon Park shopping center at 3908 W. […]
Annual Ante4Autism Poker Tournament Moves to April 13
The charity event will shift along with Las Vegas Market dates; participants will take Covid-19 safety precautions The 13th annual Ante4Autism event will be held Tuesday, April 13, at the Golden Nugget Grand Event Center in Las Vegas. The charity event draws participants, sponsors, supporters and attendees from the furniture and mattress industries and raises […]
Holiday Spending Forecast Is More Ho-Hum Than Ho-Ho-Ho
While overall sales are expected to rise only 1%-1.5%, e-commerce could grow by 25%-35% Retail sales during this year’s winter holidays are forecast to rise an anemic 1% to 1.5% over last year, with overall sales from November to early January totaling $1.147 trillion and $1.152 trillion, according to an annual forecast from Deloitte, a […]
ISPA, MRC Switch to Indigenous Peoples Day
Industry groups stop marking Columbus Day in October. As a retailer, will you follow suit? Fourteen hundred ninety-twoColumbus sailed the ocean blue.He had three ships and left from Spain;He sailed through sunshine, wind and rain… Many Americans recited that nursery rhyme as children. But as with so many things we learn as kids, the story […]
Therapedic Delivers First Virtual Market Direct to Retailers
The top 10 producer introduces summer collections digitally in lieu of Vegas Market attendance PRINCETON, N.J. – Therapedic International will launch its first virtual showroom tour to introduce new collections in lieu of exhibiting at the Las Vegas Summer Market this month. The top 10 bedding producer will provide retailers access to videos of the […]
BEDDING MARKET QUARTERLY
Bedding Market Slumped in 2019. Total unit shipments of mattresses, as well as stationary and motion foundations, from U.S. producers and imports rose 2.2% in the fourth quarter of 2019, compared with the same three-month period in 2018, according to Bedding Market Quarterly, a sales trend report published by the International Sleep Products Association. The […]
It’s Coming! Are You Ready?
May is Better Sleep Month, and the Better Sleep Council has a variety of adventures planned to help your customers get a good night’s sleep. The Better Sleep Council, the consumer education arm of the International Sleep Products Association, is preparing for Better Sleep Month this May with a variety of activities planned to help […]
Las Vegas Ante4Autism 2020 Poker Tournament Around the Corner
The 12th annual Ante4Autism Poker Tournament will take place at 7 p.m., Jan. 25 at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino’s Grand Event Center, on the eve of Las Vegas Market. The fundraiser supports autism spectrum disorder advocacy, education and research. The event attracts donations and support from across the furniture and bedding industry and […]
Electronics Made Me Do It
National poll reveals 43% of parents say their teen has trouble sleeping; social media and cellphones cited as top reasons It’s no secret that many teenagers stay up late to scroll through social media or catch up with friends on their phones. In fact, 56% of parents of teens who have trouble sleeping say the […]
Forecast: Holiday Shopping Season Will Be Jolly
NRF Predicts Retail Sales Will Rise 4.3% or More in November and December Holiday sales this year are expected to increase between 4.3% and 4.8% over 2017 levels, according to a new forecast from the National Retail Federation, a Washington, D.C.-based trade group. Those numbers compare to an average annual increase of 3.9% in the […]
Malouf and Supima partner to sponsor New York Fashion Week getaway contest
News release written by Malouf and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy (Logan, Utah) – Two premium bedding brands are coming together to tout the beauty and comfort of luxury cotton. Utah-based bedding accessories maker Malouf is sponsoring a sales contest that will send one lucky winner on a New York getaway. The trip comes with two tickets […]
ISPA report: Motion base sales are on the rise
Sales of adjustable bases are going up, up, up—a bright spot for the sleep products industry at a time when unit sales of mattresses and flat foundations have been dipping. Unit sales of adjustables grew significantly in the first quarter of 2018, compared with the same period of 2017, according to the ISPA Motion Foundations […]
Help your customers get ‘better in bed’ during Better Sleep Month
Better Sleep Council has attention-getting campaign planned for the annual PR effort in May The Better Sleep Council has a provocative, exciting campaign planned for this year’s Better Sleep Month in May. The “Are You Better in Bed Than…?” effort trumpets the idea that getting a good night’s sleep is something people should brag about. […]
National Retail Federation forecasts strong retail sales for 2018
Consumer confidence and a robust overall economy are among the driver U.S. retail sales are forecast to grow between 3.8% and 4.4% in 2018 over 2017, according to the latest forecast from the National Retail Federation. The Washington, D.C.-based group expects online and other nonstore sales, which are included in the overall number, to increase […]
Learn how to protect against bedbugs
Free workshop for retailers and others will be Feb. 27; Orkin releases list of metro areas most plagued by the critters Bedbugs aren’t in the news as much these days, but that doesn’t mean they’re no longer a menace to homeowners, renters and retailers who could transport potentially infested used bedding. “The number of bedbug […]
Shifman Mattress to show at January Las Vegas Market
News release written by Shifman Mattress and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy. Newark, N.J. – Shifman Mattress is excited to announce that they will exhibit two of their collections at the 2018 Las Vegas Market January 28-February 1, 2018. Showing for the first time in Vegas, the Shifman brand will showcase their Modern Comfort collection and the American Heritage collection […]
Diamond Mattress reveals ‘customer experience’ and Rally Sales System 2.0 at Las Vegas Market
News release written by Diamond Mattress and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy. Diamond Mattress ‘Experience’ Takes Center Stage at Las Vegas Market LAS VEGAS – Diamond Mattress, a national leader in omnichannel sleep products, said it is giving the ‘customer experience’ center stage in its new showroom to inspire retailers here at this winter market. “Our customer experience center is about partnering with retailers who want to take […]
Classic Brands expands and ‘cools off’ collections at Las Vegas Market
News release written by Classic Brands and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy. CLASSIC BRANDS EXPANDS ‘COPPERSMART COLLECTION’ TO FOUR MODELS FOR LAS VEGAS MARKET LAS VEGAS – Taking advantage of the increased consumer appetite for technologically advanced fabrics in bedding, Classic Brands, the leading manufacturer in specialty mattresses, will expand its lineup of beds featuring copper-infused materials at the Winter Las Vegas […]
Boyd Sleep Las Vegas portfolio to include new inflatable guest bed lineup and new adjustable base
News release written by Boyd Sleep and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy. Boyd Las Vegas portfolio to include new inflatable guest bed lineup, upgrades to Broyhill Hybrid, Boyd memory foam & engineered latex lines, plus a new adjustable base St. Louis, Mo. — Boyd Sleep™ expands its Las Vegas Market offerings with a new lineup of inflatable guest […]
Blu Sleep expands with new pillow, mattress and protection collections
News release written by Blu Sleep Products and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy. Blu Sleep expands sleep expands sleep accessories line with scent-infused pillows, mattress & protection products POMPANO BEACH, Fla. – Blu Sleep Products, the leading specialty mattress and pillow manufacturer, is expanding its sleep accessories line with a collection of pillows infused with essential oils and a selection […]
Brooklyn Bedding announces new showroom and mattress collections
News release written by Brooklyn Bedding and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy. Brooklyn Bedding Announces New Permanent Showroom at Las Vegas Market Custom Mattress Manufacturer Continues Wholesale Expansion of Bed-in-a-Box Brooklyn Bedding, manufacturer and retailer of custom mattresses since 1995, announced today the opening of a permanent showroom at the Las Vegas Market, one of the largest mattress, bedding, […]
Ergolife To Introduce the New, Advanced Individualized Controlled i-Bed at the Winter 2018 Las Vegas Market
News release written by Ergonomic Life International and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy. Melbourne, Australia / La Vegas, NV, USA – January 22, 2018 – International mattress and bedding manufacturer Ergonomic Life International is inviting manufacturers, distributors and mattress/ bedding retailers to visit SSA Showroom C-1565 at the Las Vegas Market , January 28 – February 2, 2018 to view , rest test and compare the company’s new, patented, proven […]
PureCare Expands Showroom and Design Center at Winter 2018 Las Vegas Market
News release written by PureCare and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy. PureCare Expands Their Showroom, Offers Retailers’ Hands–On Design Center and Welcomes Spink & Edgar Mattresses in Vegas Fairfield, NJ – PureCare is expanding its Las Vegas showroom by 3000+ square feet to include a retail design center and to highlight several technical textile-focused bed collections throughout the space. The retail design center offers a fully integrated and hands-on experience for retailers who are looking to create specific collections that are just right […]
Magniflex continues their innovative production with the Rinnova, Nuvola and Abbraccio collections
News release written by Magniflex and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy. The Rinnova collection consists of Magniflex’s signature dual core technology, Celliant® fabric and Aquabreeze®. Magniflex will unveil the Rinnova collection at the upcoming Las Vegas Market. The Rinnova collection was created with unique Magniflex technologies, both old and new. Dual core technology is one of Magniflex’s most notable innovations and can be found in both models of the Rinnova collection. Dual-core technology consists of two mattress cores, each side […]
Symbol expands specialty sleep with Classic Comfort Collection and strategic marketing of Sleep Fresh
News release written by Symbol and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy. Richmond, Va. (Jan. 15, 2018) — At this winter market, Symbol will emphasize the growth of its Sleep Fresh system and offer retailer partners broader selection and strategic marketing support to drive traffic in 2018. Initially launched in August 2016, the Sleep Fresh Climate Zone Sleep System is a unique collection of mattresses designed to address […]
Sheex rolls out latest innovations at Paramount Sleep showroom
News release written by Sheex and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy. MARLTON, NJ — January 25, 2018 — SHEEX, Inc., the world’s first performance fabric bedding and sleepwear company will be showcasing their latest product offerings during the upcoming Las Vegas Winter Market 2018. New entries in SHEEX® Performance Home™ feature ICE•Cool™ with CoolX™ Technology […]
Southerland moves to premier showroom space to unveil ‘Evolution Collection’ and ‘Ionic Sleep System’ at Las Vegas Market
News release written by Southerland and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy. Southerland unveils ‘Evolution Collection’ of hybrid mattress at Las Vegas Market NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Continuing a strategic move in recent years that focuses on product innovation and higher-end designs, independent mattress manufacturer Southerland will unveil its Evolution Collection at the Winter Las Vegas Market Jan. 28 – Feb. 1. The next generation hybrid line features a range of ultra-premium materials and […]
Reverie releases brain-wave controlled adjustable bed, plans NFL Pro Bowl party, launches National Sleep Coaching Program at Las Vegas Market
News release written by Reverie and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy. Reverie plans ‘mind games’ for Las Vegas Market with it’s new concept brain-wave controlled adjustable BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. – Sleep products manufacturer Reverie steps into the future of sleep with its new conceptual adjustable bed that incorporates technology that allows for adjustability through brain wave activity. […]
Protect-A-Bed releases pillow product line, partners with TGen in technology study
News release written by Protect-A-Be and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy. Protect-A-Bed Bids to Own the Premium Pillow Business with Massively Expanded Product Line Top-of-bed Leader Delivers Unsurpassed Health and Comfort with the Perfect Pillow CHICAGO – Protect-A-Bed, the nation’s leader in premium sleep accessories, is proud to announce the largest selection of pillow models in market […]
Inventor of the Pocket Coil Spring Marshall Mattress releases archival photo book at Las Vegas Market
News release written by Marshall Mattress and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy. Toronto, ON – During the 2018 January Las Vegas Market, Marshall Mattress, whose founder, James Marshall, invented the pocket coil spring mattress system in 1900, will launch Marshall Mattress: The Illustrated History of the World’s First Pocket Coil Spring Mattress, a photo book that illustrates […]
Ergomotion will introduce voice-activated and light-weight adjustable bases in Las Vegas
News release written Ergomotion and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy. Top-selling ‘Contour Active Motion Base’ & ‘motion bedroom bedroom furniture’ lines will now feature Amazon Alexa compatibility SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Leading sleep technology specialist Ergomotion will unveil products that seamlessly integrate with Amazon Alexa to provide voice-activation on its adjustable bases. The initiative will make […]
Serta unveils new iComfort Mattress Collection using latest hybrid technology at Las Vegas Market
News release written by Serta and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy. Leading Mattress Manufacturer Also Showcases New “Not Just Sorta Comfortable. Serta Comfortable.” Advertising Campaign Hoffman Estates, Ill. – Serta – a pioneer in comfort for more than 85 years and the number one mattress manufacturer in the U.S. – is launching its newest iComfort Hybrid mattress collection at the Winter 2018 Las Vegas Market. Now designed from the inside out with the brand’s most […]
Naturepedic’s new Serenade Organic Mattress Program designed specifically for furniture stores and retail shops
News release written by Naturepedic and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy. Chagrin, Falls, Ohio / Las Vegas, NV – January 22, 2018 – Naturepedic, the fast-growing Ohio-based pioneer in certified organic mattresses and bedding for adults and children, will be introducing the company’s new “Organic Goes Mainstream” program for furniture stores and independent mattress and bedding stores at the Winter […]
Eclipse International Las Vegas Market introductions set consistent product path for company
News release written by Eclipse International and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy. Four collections set production standards for licensing organization. NORTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. – In a significant strategy shift, Eclipse International will introduce complete national merchandising program featuring four mattress collections that will be manufactured by the company’s U.S. licensees using specific, proprietary components following established standard operating […]
King Koil launches 120th anniversary celebration with new collection
News release written by King Koil and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy. ‘Limited Edition 120th Gold’ Collection will deliver promotional opportunities for retailers throughout 2018 Willowbrook, Ill. – In honor of the celebration of its 120th anniversary in 2018, leading mattress manufacturer King Koil will introduce the Limited Edition 120th Gold Collection at the upcoming Winter Las Vegas Market Jan. 28 – Feb. 1. The collection […]
Sealy unveils new Sealy Hybrid line with cooling technology
News release written by Tempur Sealy International Inc. and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy. Category Leading Sealy Hybrid Line Crowning Achievement of Sealy Brand Relaunch by Combining Best of Both Innerspring and Memory Foam Features LAS VEGAS, Jan. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Tempur Sealy International, Inc. (NYSE: TPX) introduces the new Sealy® Hybrid line leveraging the best technologies from its […]
Beautyrest launches new Beautyrest Platinum and Beautyrest Complete lines
News release written by Serta Simmons Bedding LLC and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy. (Beautyrest also) adds additional models to existing collections at Las Vegas Market Leading mattress brand offers dealers a preview of its 2018 advertising campaign (ATLANTA – Jan. 25, 2018) – The Beautyrest® brand, one of the industry’s leading mattress brands, is […]
Tempur-Pedic continues tradition of industry-leading innovation, unveils next generation of mattresses featuring breakthrough new Tempur formulation
News release written by Tempur Sealy International Inc. and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy. New Tempur-Pedic Adjustable Bases and TEMPUR-Adapt Pillows Also Debut in 2018 LAS VEGAS, Jan. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Continuing its history of innovation, today Tempur Sealy International, Inc. (NYSE: TPX) announced that new, advanced pressure relief TEMPUR material (TEMPUR-APR Technology) will […]
Therapedic plans to unveil two new, innovative product lines at January Las Vegas Market
News release written by Therapedic International and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy. LAS VEGAS, Jan. 25, 2018–Top 10 bedding producer Therapedic® is celebrating the new year with two new and innovative product lines—TheraLuxe®HD and Therawrap®2. Retailers visiting the company’s space here at B946 looking for the next ‘bigger and better’ product need look no further […]
Serta Simmons Bedding issues outlook for 2018 U.S. sleep market
News release written by Serta Simmons Bedding LLC and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy. Predicts continued growth for the almost $9 billion bedding industry Serta and Beautyrest to Present New Product Innovations and New Campaign Messaging at Las Vegas Market Show ATLANTA — January 25, 2018 — Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC (“SSB”), the number one […]
Come out and play in the Ante4Autism poker tournament during Las Vegas Market
WHAT This is the 10th annual Ante4Autism poker tournament which, to date, has raised more than $427K. Event proceeds are donated to leading charities that focus on supporting research into autism spectrum disorders and the individuals and families affected by the condition. Find more information at Ante4Autism.com. WHERE Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino, Downtown Las […]
Fashion Bed Group expands horizons with universal headboards
News release written by Leggett & Platt Fashion Bed Group and published, unedited, by BedTimes. CHICAGO, Ill., December 19, 2017 – The concept of “one size fits all” isn’t one you typically associate with beds. Just ask Goldilocks. But Fashion Bed Group® (FBG), one of the leading U.S. suppliers of bedding accessory products, is changing […]
Fashion Bed Group heralds a big year ahead for beds
News release written by Leggett & Platt Fashion Bed Group and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy. CHICAGO, Ill., December 19, 2017 – Fashion Bed Group® (FBG) will kick off the New Year with one of the most robust new product line-ups in the company’s history. At the January Winter Market in Las Vegas, one of […]
Fashion Bed Group ups the ante on adjustables
News release written by Leggett & Platt Fashion Bed Group and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy. New products and shipping options to be showcased at Vegas market CHICAGO, Ill., December 19, 2017 – With more than 40 years of experience in the adjustable base market, Leggett & Platt Fashion Bed Group (FBG) understands that every […]
Englander enhances Tension Ease and showroom for Las Vegas Market
News release written by Englander and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy. Las Vegas (January 15, 2018) – Top 10 bedding producer Englander will launch an enhanced mattress series in its newly remodeled showroom at the Las Vegas Market, January 28-February 1. Based on the successful introduction of Tension Ease with graphite, Englander is introducing Tension […]
Culp Home Fashions introduces new line of bedding accessories
News release written by Culp Inc. and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy. High Point, N.C. (January 19, 2018) – Leading mattress ticking company, Culp Home Fashions, a division of Culp, Inc. (NYSE: CULP), announced today it has entered the bedding accessories category, including mattress pads and protectors. This new product line is being offered under […]
Blu Sleep to unveil new Las Vegas showroom, logo, packaging and POP in rebranding initiative
News release written by Blu Sleep Products and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy. Designs emphasize spa-like experience Blu Sleep products are meant to replicate POMPANO BEACH, Fla. – Blu Sleep Products, the leading specialty mattress and pillow manufacturer, is renovating its showroom (B-960) with a clean, fresh look for the Winter Las Vegas Furniture Market […]
Malouf set to launch new pillows and duvet set at Las Vegas Market
News release written by Malouf and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy. (Logan, Utah) – Utah-based bedding maker Malouf today announced the company will launch several new products including a new pillow line and a patent-pending duvet fastening system at Las Vegas Market later this month. The company is set to unveil its ActiveDough pillow line, […]
Malouf to combat human trafficking with Forging Freedom event at Las Vegas Market
News release written by Malouf and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy. (Logan, Utah) – Utah-based bedding accessories maker Malouf is bringing together the biggest and best names in the bedding industry to fight human trafficking. From 5 to 7 p.m. on January 28, the company will host its first Forging Freedom event in the Malouf […]
Final holiday sales numbers have retailers feeling jolly
Holiday sales climbed 5.5% in 2017 over 2016—a year-over-year gain that hasn’t been seen since the Great Recession. “We knew going in that retailers were going to have a good holiday season but the results are even better than anything we could have hoped for,” said Matthew Shay, president and chief executive officer of the […]
ISPA welcomes new leadership to Better Sleep Council
News release from the International Sleep Products Association Julia Rosien appointed as Chair, Brent Limer accepts Vice Chair Position (Alexandria, VA, Nov. 1, 2017) – The International Sleep Products Association (ISPA) welcomes Julia Rosien, Brand Director at Restonic Mattress Corp. and Brent Limer, Chief Sales Officer at Latexco LLC to Better Sleep Council (BSC) leadership. […]
Relief Bed: Santa Rosa/Northern California fires relief project
News release written by Relief Bed and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy Relief for Santa Rosa/Northern California fires Seattle, Oct. 14, 2017–The devastation in Santa Rosa, Sonoma County and surrounding areas is heartbreaking! Fires continue to rage as of today, and has already claimed the lives of 34 people with many missing. The fires have […]
‘Mattress Mack’ recognized for epic efforts to aid Harvey victims
Jim McIngvale, principal of Houston-based retailer Gallery Furniture, has made almost as many headlines as Hurricane Harvey, the massive Category 4 storm that inundated and devastated southeast Texas in late August. There is good reason for that. Immediately after the storm hit, the man more commonly known as Mattress Mack, whose own home was severely […]
VIP Event with HGTV ‘Property Brothers’ Celebrity
Winners of retailer sweepstakes meet ‘Property Brothers’ star Jonathan Scott and get an education in Stearns & Foster products, too Two lucky retail sales associates recently got to spend a few hours with HGTV’s Jonathan Scott, touring a New York loft, checking out new Stearns & Foster beds and picking up a few interior design […]
BSC Survey Uncovers Americans Still Believe Myths About Sleep
For Better Sleep Month, the Better Sleep Council Debunks Myths and Launches New Site ALEXANDRIA, Virginia – May 9, 2017 – Americans have trouble separating fact from fiction about sleep, according to a new study from the Better Sleep Council (BSC), the nonprofit consumer-education arm of the International Sleep Products Association (ISPA). To coincide with […]
High Point Market: Kingsdown Expands Vintage Collection Elite
NEWS RELEASE WRITTEN BY KINGSDOWN AND PUBLISHED, UNEDITED, BY SLEEP SAVVY 4/22/17 HIGH POINT, N.C. – Building on the success of its Vintage Collection®, top 15 luxury mattress supplier Kingsdown will highlight an expanded Vintage Collection Elite at the upcoming Spring High Point Market. The expanded line includes two new designs, which will boost the […]
High Point Market: Gold Bond Premier Mattress Collection Redesigned and Upgraded
NEWS RELEASE WRITTEN BY GOLD BOND AND PUBLISHED, UNEDITED, BY SLEEP SAVVY 4/21/17 Upscale fabrics, higher coil counts, natural latex foam, organic wool take center stage in facelift HIGH POINT, N.C. – Leading independent mattress manufacturer Gold Bond is boosting the comfort and support levels of its Premier Series, the company’s high-end innerspring mattress collection, […]
High Point Market: Fashion Bed Group Unveils Inventive ‘Presto’ Bed Frame
NEWS RELEASE WRITTEN BY FASHION BED GROUP AND PUBLISHED, UNEDITED, BY SLEEP SAVVY State-of-the-Art Support System Is Designed To Adapt, Engineered To Last CHICAGO, Ill., March 22, 2017 – Attendees at the Spring Market in High Point, N.C., are in for a bit of engineering magic in the form of the new PRESTO bed frame […]
High Point Market: Malouf Debuts New Headboard Line
NEWS RELEASE WRITTEN BY MALOUF AND PUBLISHED, UNEDITED, BY SLEEP SAVVY LOGAN, Utah, April 19, 2017 — Upscale bedding manufacturer Malouf today announced it will debut a line of headboards to complement its existing family of bed frames and bases. The company will show the new headboards at the upcoming High Point Market. “When customers […]
High Point Market: Therapedic’s Bravura Set to Steal the Show
NEWS RELEASE WRITTEN BY THERAPEDIC INTERNATIONAL AND PUBLISHED, UNEDITED, BY SLEEP SAVVY HIGH POINT, March 24, 2017—In addition to its reputation for showcasing best-of-class home furnishings and bedding, the High Point Market has also been praised for bringing world-class musical entertainment to market as part of its Stars Under The Stars program. But according to […]
High Point Market: Gold Bond Holds Social Media Contest
NEWS RELEASE WRITTEN BY GOLD BOND AND PUBLISHED, UNEDITED, BY SLEEP SAVVY HARTFORD, Conn., April 18, 2017 – Gold Bond will launch a social media contest in its showroom, located at M-610 of the International Home Furnishings Center, during the Spring High Point Furniture Market, April 22-26. The contest comes on the heels of a […]
High Point Market: Shifman Adds Two Mattress Collections
News release written by Shifman Mattress Co. and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy Newark, NJ, March 27, 2017 — Shifman Mattress Company, a leading designer and manufacturer of luxury, handmade, two-sided mattresses for over 124 years, will unveil two additional product lines at the upcoming High Point Furniture Market. For the first time ever, Shifman […]
Malouf Achieves First-Ever 4,000 Thread Count with Release of 4K Ultra TC Sheet Set
NEWS RELEASE WRITTEN BY MALOUF AND PUBLISHED, UNEDITED, BY BEDTIMES LOGAN, Utah, April 1, 2017—Well-known for luxurious sleep products, Malouf just revealed one of the biggest innovations in sheets since Egyptian cotton, the achievement of combining 4,000 threads per square inch to create its newest line of sheets: the aptly named 4K Ultra TC sheet set. […]
Mattress Recycling Council Program Celebrates 1 Million Recycled Mark
With a successful first year of mattress-recycling programs in California, Connecticut and Rhode Island, the Mattress Recycling Council has kept more than 1 million mattresses out of landfills, officials said during a program Jan. 24 at the Winter Las Vegas Market. The steel, foam, fiber and wood removed from these products have been given new […]
Parents Report Daylight Saving Time Negatively Affects Their Kids
NEWS RELEASE Better Sleep Council Offers Tips to Help Parents Get Kids Back to Sleep ALEXANDRIA, Virginia – March 6, 2017 – Half of all American parents say Daylight Saving Time (DST) affects their kids and more than one-quarter (29%) report it’s more difficult to get children to sleep after the time change, according to […]
Magniflex brings new bed models, adjustable bases and pillows to market
Three news releases written by Magniflex and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy Magniflex continues to improve upon their mattresses with updates to their widely successful, Dolce Vita mattress line The updated Dolce Vita mattress line features an elegant new look and a classically Italian design Miami: The Dolce Vita mattress line is one Magniflex’s most […]
Tempur-Pedic Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Debut of Limited-Edition TEMPUR-Legacy Mattress
News release written by Tempur Sealy and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy Tempur-Pedic continues to deliver life-changing sleep with proprietary TEMPUR® material, building upon company founder’s vision LAS VEGAS, Jan. 20, 2017 – To celebrate 25 transformative years in sleep innovation, Tempur- Pedic announced today the introduction of the new, limited-edition TEMPUR-Legacy™ mattress, which combines […]
Stearns & Foster Celebrates Record Year for Sales and Previews Plans to Go Big in 2017
News release written by Tempur Sealy and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy On the Strength of the 2016 Redesigned Stearns & Foster® Mattress Line-Up, Including the New Reserve Collection, Stearns & Foster Looks to Increase Retailer Presence in 2017 LAS VEGAS, Jan. 20, 2017 – The launch of Stearns & Foster’s 2016 redesigned mattress line-up, […]
Trusted Sealy Mattress Brand Gets Strongest Refresh in 130-Year History
News release written by Tempur Sealy and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy Product lines revamped to offer improved support, aesthetics and value LAS VEGAS, Jan. 20, 2017 – Tempur Sealy International, Inc. (NYSE: TPX) announced today that its Sealy brand is getting an unprecedented refresh in 2017. The iconic brand known for its reliable support […]
Vispring Launches New Showroom at Las Vegas Market
News release written by Vispring and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy Friday, December 16, 2016 — Luxury British bed maker, Vispring, launches new 1,996 square foot showroom at Las Vegas Market in Building C, Space 1562. The new location, in the center of the trade furnishings sector, has given Vispring more space to embody the […]
Therapedic Looks to Strike Chord with Bravura Line
News release written by Therapedic and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy LAS VEGAS — The world’s greatest musicians know that the ability to listen is essential to delivering a great performance. Top 10 bedding producer Therapedic agrees, which is why it used the summer and fall markets to soft launch Bravura and gather input from […]
Talalay Global Targets Sleep Accessories and Canines
Two news releases written by Talalay Global and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy (1) TALALAY GLOBAL™ TO EMPHASIZE IN LAS VEGAS NEW TALALAY SLEEP ACCESSORIES TO ACCELERATE RETAIL SALES, PROFITS SHELTON, Conn.—Talalay Global™ is coming to the Las Vegas Market with a new enhanced pillow program aimed at encouraging retailers to leverage the significant profit […]
Symbol Launches SleepFresh and Meditation Hybrid Collection
News release written by Symbol Mattress and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy SYMBOL® MATTRESS PLANNING ALL-OUT LAUNCH OF CLIMATE-CONTROLLED SLEEPFRESH™ BEDS; NEW MEDITATION™ LINE ALSO ON LAS VEGAS AGENDA RICHMOND, Va.—Symbol® Mattress, which has seen a very strong response to the new SleepFresh™ line it brought to Las Vegas last summer and in subsequent test […]
Specialty Sleep Association Showroom Filled to Max
News release written by the Specialty Sleep Association and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy SSA Showroom Filled, Two New Exhibitors, Also Some Existing Members Expand Their Show Space Friant, CA – January 16, 2017 – With 28 different mattress, bedding and home furnishings manufacturers exhibiting in Showroom C-1565 at the Winter 2017 Las Vegas market, […]
Spring Air to Re-introduce Back Supporter Lines
News release written by Spring Air International and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy SPRING AIR® TO SET STAGE IN LAS VEGAS FOR DRAMATIC RE-INTRODUCTION OF BACK SUPPORTER® LINES; THIRD BACK SUPPORTER LINE TO BE LAUNCHED BOSTON—Following extensive trade and consumer research on fashion looks and fabric trends that appeal to various demographic groups, […]
Serta® to Debut All-New Perfect Sleeper® Mattresses at Vegas Market
News release written by Serta and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy New Collection Designed for Better Looks, Better Feels and Better Overall Value in 2017 Hoffman Estates, IL (December 16, 2016) – Serta, the leading mattress manufacturer in the industry, is unveiling an all-new Perfect Sleeper mattress collection at the Winter 2017 Las Vegas Market. […]
Restonic Ushers In 2017 With Bright, Bold Statement-making Mattress
News release written by Restonic and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy BUFFALO, NEW YORK Restonic, a top 10 mattress manufacturer, is making dreams come true with the launch of their Field of Dreams mattress, a fashion-forward extension of the award-winning ComfortCare® Hybrid Signature mattress collection. Build it and they will come, Shoeless Joe said, […]
Paramount Sleep and Sheex Bedding Unveil an Innovative Partnership
News release written by Paramount Sleep and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy Norfolk, Va., January 9, 2017—A new concept in bedding is going to revolutionize the mattress buying experience and will be showcased at the Red Rock Resort during the Las Vegas furniture market (Sat., Jan. 21-Wed., Jan. 25). In an untapped market niche, Paramount […]
Magniflex to Showcase Magni Smartech
News release written by Magniflex and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy Magni Smartech is the future of sleep, combining superior comfort with innovative sleep technology The Magni Smartech analyzes and records data while you sleep to provide valuable insight and recommendations that dramatically improve your sleep over time. Miami, FL: Magni Smartech is an innovative, […]
Levitation Labs to Showcase Advanced UpLIFT and GlideON Encasements
News release written by Levitation Labs and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy Company Will Occupy New Las Vegas Showroom, B-956 Chicago, IL – Jan. 16, 2017 – Based on the strong level of interest they received from retailers during their buzzworthy UpLIFT™ Weightless Mattress System product debut at the Summer Las Vegas Market this past August, […]
Kingsdown Relocating Las Vegas Showroom to C-1588
News release written by Kingsdown and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy NEW SHOWROOM DESIGN MIMICS ACTUAL RETAIL SHOWROOM ENABLES RETAILERS TO EXPERIENCE HOW BRAND WILL PLAY ON THEIR FLOORS MEBANE, N.C. – In a move to strengthen its presentation and better showcase its growing product line, luxury mattress supplier […]
HomTex to Launch New Dream Living Brand of Products at Las Vegas Market
News release written by Homtex and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy Luxury and innovation are hallmarks of new family of sheets, adjustable bases, pillows, throws and decorative pillows LAS VEGAS – U.S. based HomTex Inc., known for its well-loved DreamFit® brand of sheets, will unveil the new Dream LivingTM brand during the Las Vegas Market starting January 22, […]
Fashion Bed Group Offers Full Slate of Las Vegas Introductions
Four news releases written by Fashion Bed Group and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy (1) FASHION BED GROUP® GIVES ITS ADJUSTABLES LINE A LIFT Design Updates Focus on Features and Value CHICAGO, Ill., December 16, 2016 – Who says you can’t get more for less? That’s exactly what Fashion Bed Group® (FBG) plans to deliver […]
Simmons launches Beautyrest Silver, adds New BeautySleep models
News release written by Simmons Bedding Co. and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy Atlanta, Jan. 2017 — This January, Beautyrest® is replacing its highly successful Beautyrest Recharge® line with the new Beautyrest Silver collection, creating an easy-to-understand “better, best, luxury” step-up story for consumers. With Beautyrest Platinum™ and Beautyrest Black® rounding out the “best” and “luxury” […]
Englander to Bring New Tension Ease Line to Las Vegas
News release written by Englander and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy SHOWROOM TO INCLUDE SELECTION OF LOCALLY MADE ENGLANDER BEDS CHICAGO—Englander® Sleep Products will launch in Las Vegas a complete redesign of its Tension Ease® orthopedic collection featuring a new, proprietary latex foam. The producer also is “regionalizing” its C-1596 market space for the first […]
Diamond Mattress Expands Bed-In-Box Lines
News release written by Diamond Mattress and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy DIAMOND® MATTRESS EXPANDING BED-IN-BOX LINES IN LV TO GIVE RETAILERS ADDITIONAL OPTIONS IN EXPLOSIVE BOXED-BED CATEGORY RANCHO DOMINGUEZ, Cal.—Having seen its bed-in-box sales grow to 30 percent of its entire mattress business, Diamond® Mattress is launching in Las Vegas two new bed-in-box collections […]
Boyd to Introduce Broadest Spectrum Ever of Broyhill Beds
News release written by Boyd Specialty Sleep and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy OTHER INTROS INCLUDE NEW INNERFLEX® MODELS AND PLATFORM BED DESIGNS ST. LOUIS—Boyd Specialty Sleep® is broadening its selection of Broyhill®-branded products in Las Vegas to offer brick-and-mortar retailers the widest possible range of bed constructions, technologies, price points and aesthetics on an exclusive […]
Blu Sleep Launches Three Major Product Innovations
News release written by Blu Sleep and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy Blu Sleep Products Introduces New AirTex® Technology Breathable Covers Five Dual Comfort Pillows and the new “Loft” Mattress with “right fit for the person, right fit for the adjustable bed base” At the Winter 2017 Las Vegas Market Pompano Beach, FL – January 16, […]
Kaymed Promises No More Guessing With Next-Gen Sleep Diagnostics
News release written by Kaymed and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy Dublin, Dec. 5, 2016—Kaymed, which is exhibiting at Winter Las Vegas Market, booth 57 in the Specialty Sleep Association showroom (C-1565) is the Ireland-based mattress and foam producer that is also becoming a leader in technologies that measure and fit consumers to sleep products. […]
W. Silver Introduces New Adjustable Beds and Folding Foundation
News release written by W. Silver Products and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy El Paso, TX – January 16, 2017 – Building upon the explosive growth of the adjustable bed category, W Silver Products will be expanding its comprehensive line of adjustable bed bases with key improvements and new product introductions at the Winter Las Vegas […]
Shifman Mattress Co. donates sleeping mats to Haitian hurricane victims
MATTRESS INDUSTRY NEWS RELEASE News release written by Shifman Mattress Co. and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy Shifman Mattress Co. in conjunction with Kafe Louverture donates 10 double-sided sleeping mats to families affected by Hurricane Matthew Newark, NJ, Nov. 16, 2016 — Last month, Hurricane Matthew drove directly through Haiti, leaving a death toll of over […]
Retailer Web Services launching holiday deals on major mattress and appliance brands
NEWS RELEASE News release written by Retailer Web Services and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy Hosting Guests this Holiday Season? Deals on Home Appliances and Mattresses are Aplenty SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Oct. 18, 2016—Independent retailers across the country are bracing for the “triple threat” frenzy of holiday shopping known as Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber […]
It All ‘Ads’ Up: Bedding Ads Auction Donates to Cancer Research
A treasure trove of bedding ads, dating from the Gilded Age to the Swinging ’60s, helps support research into one of the deadliest cancers Ten years ago, Sam Chase, co-founder of mattress protection supplier Fabrictech (now PureCare) died of pancreatic cancer. Chase had spent decades assembling and curating an extensive collection of bedding print ads, […]
Mattress shoppers can play games, win prizes at Gold Bond showroom
MATTRESS INDUSTRY NEWS RELEASE News release written by Gold Bond and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy Gold Bond launches social media contest at High Point Market Prizes include premium futon and floor sample HARTFORD, Conn., Oct. 19, 2016 – Independent, family-owned Gold Bond Mattress, is getting social at the 2016 High Point Furniture Market this […]
Malouf moves to new High Point Showroom, launches IceTech mattress protector
MATTRESS INDUSTRY NEWS RELEASE Malouf Unveils New Showroom and Products at High Point Market LOGAN, Utah, Oct. 18, 2016 – Upscale bedding accessories provider, Malouf moved to a new showroom for the upcoming High Point Market; a move that prepares the company for increasing traffic and facilitates its customized sales approach. The new showroom at […]
Southern California Furniture and Accessory Market Opens Nov. 9 Under New Management
NEWS RELEASE All-new Southern California Furniture and Accessory Market opens under new management Nov. 9-10 with the latest trends in home decor LONG BEACH, CALIF., Oct. 19, 2016 – New management will bring fresh energy and trending styles to an expanded marketplace of furniture, bedding and home accessories products when the new Southern California Furniture […]
Consumer Tips on How to Move a Mattress
NEWS RELEASE Vancouver Moving Company Reveals how to Move a Mattress like a Pro VANCOUVER, BC–(Marketwired – Oct. 17, 2016)–Ferguson Moving & Storage, a Vancouver moving company, has just released a blog that addresses one of the most difficult aspects of moving-the mattress. For more information, go to: How to move a mattress. Large pieces, […]
Vita Talalay latex brand offers virtual-reality glasses with purchase
MATTRESS INDUSTRY NEWS RELEASE Vita Talalay Makes Falling Asleep a Virtual Dream Maastricht, the Netherlands, Sept. 2016 — Radium Foam, makers of Vita Talalay latex foam introduce the first virtual reality experience ever to enhance night-time relaxation for better sleep, to be launched to retail stores worldwide on 1st of December 2016. The company, which prides […]
Steinhoff and Mattress Firm to Form World’s Largest Bedding Retailer
Via BedTimes Magazine Steinhoff International Holdings NV, with headquarters in Johannesburg, announced July 8 that it planned to acquire Houston-based Mattress Firm Holding Corp. for $64.00 per share in cash, or $2.4 billion. The offer was unanimously approved by the boards of both companies and will result in the largest multi-brand mattress retail distribution network […]
Summer of Giving: Bedding Industry Donates Product
Members of the bedding industry help communities by donating mattresses and sleep products to those in need Mattress retailers and manufacturers are a generous bunch, as news stories throughout the summer proved, and Sleep Savvy would like to highlight a few of their acts of kindness. In May, retailer Mattress Ranch, which has 11 locations […]
Simmons Beautyrest Black Partners with Quarterback Tom Brady to Promote Luxury of Sleep
Atlanta-based Simmons Bedding Co. LLC made a splash this week when it unveiled a new Beautyrest Black campaign featuring winning quarterback Tom Brady with the NFL’s New England Patriots. The partnership with Brady includes a “rich array of content, including but not limited to new television and digital spots created by global communications agency KBS,” […]