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Protect-A-Bed promotes Alan Eisenberg
Furniture Today Staff, November 20, 2009CHICAGO — Mattress and pillow protection provider Protect-A-Bed has promoted Alan Eisenberg to senior vice president of sales. More -
New Simmons owner will carry more than $1 billion in debt
Larry Thomas, November 19, 2009WILMINGTON, Del. — The soon-to-be parent company of bedding majors Simmons and Serta will have more than $1 billion in long-term debt once Simmons emerges from bankruptcy protection, according to documents filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court here. More -
International Sleep Products Assn. creating green task force
David Perry, November 19, 2009BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. — The International Sleep Products Assn. is tackling a green challenge. More -
Hundreds ride to honor Sealy's David Sherman
Furniture Today Staff, November 17, 2009HIGH POINT — More than 600 cyclists gathered here Sunday to ride in honor of David Sherman, the Sealy vice president who died in a hit-and-run accident in October, the Greensboro, N.C., News & Record reported. More -
Simmons files prepackaged Chapter 11 to pave way for acquisition
David Perry, November 16, 2009ATLANTA — Bedding major Simmons today filed a prepackaged Chapter 11 reorganization plan. The filing, which was expected, does not include Simmons' Canadian and Puerto Rican operations. More -
Alliance Sleep Products in new plant in Buffalo
David Perry, November 10, 2009BUFFALO, N.Y. — Alliance Sleep Products, a key Restonic licensee based here, has moved into a new 60,000-square-foot factory on the edge of the city to support its growing dealer base. More -
New Tempur-Pedic campaign based on consumer recommendations
David Perry, November 9, 2009LEXINGTON, Ky. — Memory foam leader Tempur-Pedic has launched a new marketing campaign that puts the company's message in the hands of consumers who own its sleep sets. More -
Judge dismisses Canadian Bedding conspiracy lawsuit
Furniture Today Staff, November 9, 2009VANCOUVER, British Columbia — A judge here has dismissed a lawsuit charging that the owners of the Sleep Country bedding chain had conspired with a mattress supplier to put a competitor out of business, the Vancouver Sun is reporting. More -
ISPA: September mattress unit sales jump 3.6%, or maybe 7.6%
David Perry, November 9, 2009ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The mattress industry reversed months of unit declines in September, posting a gain of either 3.6% or 7.6%, according to the International Sleep Products Assn. More -
Caber Distributors names Marc de Grave vice president
Michael Knell, November 6, 2009MARKHAM, Ontario — Caber Distributors, the Canadian distributor of Protect-a-Bed and other sleep accessories, has named Marc de Grave vice president, a new post.
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News from the Web
Berg Furniture looks at changing its marketing message
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Date: 11-10-2009 08:16:00 GMTFrette to Furnish N.Y. Hotel
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Date: 11-01-2009 07:22:25 GMTSoft goods vendors fight soft economy
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Date: 11-01-2009 00:00:00 GMTFall Back to Standard Time as You Enjoy Your Outdoor Room
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