Bedding Columns

Protect-A-Bed picks up speed with big new headquarters

David Perry, December 8, 2011
James Bell hopped in the driver's seat of the golf cart and set off for a quick spin through the cavernous warehouse at Protect-A-Bed's new headquarters. His partner, Clive Goldin, joined me in the back seat as Bell pointed out the impressive rows of racks stacked high with Protect-A-Bed mattress and pillow protectors. More
Green marketing opportunities?

Furniture Today Staff, December 2, 2011
Consumers need information first More
Journey to Tempur-Pedic via colorful Va. Mountains

David Perry, December 2, 2011
The drive north through the mountains of southwestern Virginia was spectacular. Fiery reds and brilliant oranges lined the highway on this special fall journey. The CD player in my van played Vivaldi's "Four Seasons," the perfect soundtrack for this trip. More
Sleep tips

Furniture Today Staff, November 18, 2011
The National Sleep Foundation, a group dedicated to improving sleep health and safety through education, public awareness and advocacy, offers these basic sleep tips: More
Interiors owner puts his name on mattress line

David Perry, November 18, 2011
LANCASTER, Pa. - Can a design-oriented furniture store do a nice business with mattresses? More
Excitement in gel bed arena among High Point highlights

David Perry, November 18, 2011
Things I learned at the recent High Point Market: More
F/T Bedding Conference set June 6-8 in Aventura, Fla.

David Perry, November 16, 2011
Note to industry leaders: Furniture/Today's seventh-annual Bedding Conference is set for June 6-8, 2012 at the Turnberry Isle Resort in Aventura, Fla. More
High Point highlights include gel, latex, innerspring lines

David Perry, November 5, 2011
Gel. Toppers. And even gel toppers. A Top 15 bedding producer returns to High Point. A longtime independent rebrands itself and rolls out new lines, one of which features gel. More
Pillows, room temperature are key

Furniture Today Staff, November 5, 2011
This week we take another look at some intriguing results from the National Sleep Foundation's Bedroom Poll. And we find that the survey results sketch out a roadmap of sleep accessories that smart mattress retailers will want to keep on hand at all times. More
Big Three producers make moves in battle for memory foam share

David Perry, October 29, 2011
The specialty sleep battle is getting more interesting. The leader (finally) has some serious competition. And one of the big boys is getting more serious about the category, while another major pushes ahead. More
First impressions matter at Pa. retailer Interiors

David Perry, October 29, 2011
LANCASTER, Pa. - The journey to fine furniture (and mattresses) at Interiors here begins in the atrium at the front of this 70,000-square-foot store. More
Boyd uses bedding research to chart course for change

David Perry, October 14, 2011
Denny Boyd studied the numbers in his binder carefully. They provided a roadmap for changes he says his business, Boyd Specialty Sleep, must embrace if it is to remain vital in a dynamic bedding marketplace. More
Dear Abby Misses Mattress With Answer to Sleepless Wife

David Perry, October 11, 2011
Dear Abby: You blew it. You missed the boat - and the mattress - with your answer to Needs My Space, who wants to leave the marital bed because her husband invades her side of the mattress. You should have introduced what might be an easy solution to this problem: A larger bed. More
Retailers Want Shorter Warranties, More Training on Selling Skills

David Perry, September 29, 2011
Some helpful suggestions for the mattress industry: More
Bob Eilenfeldt Takes on a New Calling: Church Work

David Perry, September 24, 2011
After almost 40 years in the mattress business, Serta's Bob Eilenfeldt has retired. He's got an important new calling: Mission work for his church. More
Ergo Offers High-End Shopping Experience

David Perry, September 23, 2011
LAS VEGAS - To sell better beds you've got to give customers a better shopping experience. More
John Wholley Built his Life on Foundation of Integrity

David Perry, September 16, 2011
John T. Wholley Jr. was a soft-spoken, thoughtful man, but his actions marked him as a bold leader in the mattress industry. His recent death, at the too-young age of 58, is a major loss for everyone who wants the mattress business to operate at the highest levels of professionalism. More
Internet is for Basic Shopping Information

Furniture Today Staff, September 8, 2011
The answer is: Prices. And the question is: What are consumers looking for online when they do mattress research? More
Top 25 Bedding Retailers Use Varied Formats to Set Fast Pace

David Perry, September 8, 2011
They come in a variety of business formats, but they have one thing in common: They are setting the pace in bedding sales. More
Sleep Accessories Emerging as Stars on Bedding Floors

David Perry, August 29, 2011
The sleep accessories category had a strong showing at the recent Las Vegas Market. Several key vendors in the segment told me they enjoyed stellar markets. And that's a good thing for the broader bedding category. More

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