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at 3/28/2008 6:00:31 AM, Sealy Employee said:
Dave, "The fact that he survived for as long as he did is a testament to his ability as a CEO" Unfortunately, you could not be more wrong. Having worked for him, he survived by greed and by firing anyone who he perceived as a threat. Look how many other top leaders left the company in the past few years to "explore other opportunities". Dave had no loyalty whatsoever by those who worked for him, because he could care less about his employees. The only thing he looked out for was himself, and lining his own pockets. Sealy's growth during his tenure had more to do with the overall housing market sky rocketing (a rising tide floats all boats), and less to do with anything Dave led. What he left in his wake is a company headed for bankruptcy or yet another buy-out. Dave will not be missed, and hopefully no other company will be foolish enough to think he should be given another shot.

at 3/30/2008 11:13:46 AM, Carl said:
Bravo! Thank God Sealy is making changes from the top. Now they just need to clean house all the way to the bottom of management. The arrogance of this Co. is so unreal. As a Sealy retailer I am always stunned at how BAD they are at listening to the front line (retailers). It so reminds me of the domestic auto makers in the 70s-80s "WE DON'T CARE...WE DON'T HAVE TO...WE ARE SEALY". Just keep making poor quality pillow top JUNK. The Sealy name has been trashed by such poor quality. The "new" 2008 Posturepedic just coming out is a pure example our how out of touch they are JUNK.

at 4/1/2008 5:54:41 AM, Sealy Employee said:
You are right Carl, The changes had better not stop just at the top. Sealy did used to stand for the best mattress at the best price. Its brand equity was strong. But, under the leadership of McIlquham and frankly many of the other few leaders who are still there and have not been fired (Dobbs and Rogers), their arrogance basically killed the company. This "new" posturepedic line is a great example. It is basically the same beds, with a few new 1/2" layers of foams that don't matter, sold as "new innovation". Sealy basically thinks that retailers are fools, and customers are even bigger fools. You can only hope that when the board finds a new CEO, they find someone who truly cleans house, drives the brand back toward a leadership position, and cleans up the mess of the past few years. But frankly it may be too late.

at 5/6/2008 9:40:44 AM, Real Sealy Employee said:
It is interesting to read these comments by supposed Sealy employees and retailers. I for one do not agree with those sentiments. The retailers have benefitted very much from all the advertising funds that Sealy products have generated, while at the same time allowing Tempurpedic to thrive in their stores while not cooperating at all and driving retailer margins down. I have never been at a meeting in which a Sealy employee told a retailer we don't care, we are Sealy. That is pure fiction. As for quality, I would put Sealy quality against any manufacturer at same price any day. In regards to listening to our retailers concerns; has Tempurpedic listened to retailers concerns? Are they making dealer specific product? Are they bringing in top customers to ask opinions? They are dictating to retailers and retailers are following. How come you don't write about that?