David Perry

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Reverie, de Courcy add to Vegas excitement

Here are two more mattress lines for your consideration at the bedding-loaded Las Vegas Market:Reverie (WMC B-925) is introducing a new remote control for its Reverie Deluxe Adjustable Bed Base. Added features include anti-snore positions. The producer is also showing two new "concept beds" with new looks, new adjustable features, new electronic controls and new accessories.As an Apple l... More

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What's new in bedding? See our Vegas preview

It's one of my biggest projects of the year, and one that deserves careful study. It is, quite literally, your guide to what's new and notable at the Las Vegas Market.I'm talking about the bedding entries on the Las Vegas product introduction charts, which start on page 26 of our 23 Jan. print issue. They outline the new mattresses and sleep accessories that will be offered by three dozen companie... More

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Tempur-Pedic, Serta insights provide leadership lessons

To get some insights on where the industry is headed this year, let's consider two lessons in leadership I witnessed last fall.The first came in Duffield, Va., a remote town in the mountains that happens to be the home of a huge Tempur-Pedic factory. (Yes, I took you there in a column last month, but we need to stop in again for a quick visit.) In a conference room at the plant, Rick Anderson, pr... More

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We fearlessly predict where our industry's headed in 2012

This week we put on our prophet's cap, think deeply about where the industry is headed, and fearlessly offer our predictions for 2012. Ready? Here we go:The world will end on Dec. 21. OK, this is not my original prediction, as you probably know. It's based on the idea that the Mayan calendar ends on Dec. 21, 2012.Now a couple of points need to be made here. For all of their accomplishments, the Ma... More

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In new year, spotlight will illuminate RSAs

Welcome to the new year! In Mattressville, this will be the year of the retail sales associate, those largely unsung heroes of showroom floors.We've got some special things planned this year to help celebrate the achievements of RSAs around the country.For the first time ever, we will give RSAs a voice at our Bedding Conference, which this year is set for June 6-8 at the Turnberry Isle Resort, the... More