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Sealy launches two new gel-cushioned collections
David Perry, February 6, 2012ARCHDALE, N.C. - Bedding sales leader Sealy is entering the fast-growing gel arena with two new lines tied to its flagship Posturepedic brand. More
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Simmons recharges its brands
David Perry, February 6, 2012ATLANTA - Bedding major Simmons is recharging its brand-building efforts with the launch of a new Simmons logo, a repositioned flagship Beautyrest line, a new national advertising campaign and a greater focus on its Beautyrest brand. More
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ISPA 2012 forecast: Modest but welcome gains
David Perry, January 27, 2012ALEXANDRIA, Va. - The International Sleep Products Assn. is predicting modest unit and dollar gains this year as the bedding industry continues to recover from a slump a few years ago. And the group's top full-time executive says ISPA will be working hard to keep the industry moving forward. More
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Asthma-friendly bedding
David Perry, January 27, 2012BOSTON - Top 15 bedding producer Spring Air is introducing the first mattress line certified as "asthma and allergy friendly" by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. More
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Rise in asthma, allergies prompts new mattress line
David Perry, January 25, 2012BOSTON - Spring Air's new Back Supporter Breathe line, certified as being "asthma and allergy friendly," can help the more than 70 million Americans with asthma or allergy problems get a better night of sleep, officials said. More
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Sealy's 4Q sales tumble 9.2%
Larry Thomas, January 25, 2012ARCHDALE, N.C. - Mattress industry major Sealy Inc. said sales fell 9.2% in the fiscal fourth quarter and its net loss increased to $15.21 million. More
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New Spring Air mattresses certified as asthma, allergy friendly
David Perry, January 23, 2012
BOSTON — Top 15 bedding producer Spring Air is introducing the first mattress line certified as "asthma and allergy friendly" by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. More
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Paramount Sleep again plans private show during Vegas
David Perry, January 21, 2012NORFOLK, Va. - Independent bedding producer Paramount Sleep will again make a private product showing during the Las Vegas Market. More
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Comfort Solutions pledges to ‘Never Stop Dreaming'
David Perry, January 21, 2012WILLOWBROOK, Ill. - Top 10 bedding producer Comfort Solutions will unveil a new brand position and identity at the Las Vegas Market that it says will serve as the guiding force behind its operation, organization, product development and public outreach efforts. More
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Marcus family acquires Verlo Mattress
Furniture Today Staff, January 18, 2012MILWAUKEE - Marcus Investments, a firm formed by the Marcus family here, announced last week that it has acquired Verlo Mattress Factory Stores, the franchisor that supports more than 40 Verlo stores around the country. More
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Comfort Solutions plans Dr. Breus line
David Perry, January 18, 2012WILLOWBROOK, Ill. -Top 10 bedding producer Comfort Solutions said last week that it will be the exclusive licensee of The Dr. Breus Bed, the mattress collection developed by clinical psychologist, author and sleep expert Dr. Michael Breus. More
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CMG adds to sales team
Furniture Today Staff, January 18, 2012THOMASVILLE, N.C. - Carolina Mattress Guild has added two bedding veterans to its sales team. More
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Marescotti to direct Magniflex sales here
Furniture Today Staff, January 18, 2012NEW YORK - Italian bedding producer Magniflex has promoted Stefano Marescotti to North American sales director. He will be responsible for the growth and development of the business in the United States and Canada. More
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Comfort Solutions' new brand platform: Never Stop Dreaming
David Perry, January 17, 2012WILLOWBROOK, Ill. — Top 10 bedding producer Comfort Solutions will unveil a new brand position and identity at the Las Vegas Market that it says will serve as the guiding force behind its operation, organization, product development and public outreach efforts. More
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IB ceases operations
Furniture Today Staff, January 10, 2012FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Top 10 bedding producer International Bedding has ceased operations and the fate of the company is uncertain, sources have told Furniture/Today. More
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Mills joins King Koil Canada
Furniture Today Staff, January 10, 2012CALGARY, Alberta - King Koil Canada has named industry veteran Scott Mills vice president of sales for eastern Canada, a new position for the mattress specialist. More
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Mattress sales jump 14.4% in dollars in Nov.
Furniture Today Staff, January 10, 2012ALEXANDRIA, Va. - The dollar volume of U.S. mattress shipments jumped a hefty 14.4% in November, while bedding units posted a more modest 2.7% gain, the International Sleep Products Assn. reported. More
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Bognar leaves Simmons Canada
Furniture Today Staff, January 10, 2012BRAMPTON, Ontario - Paul Bognar has resigned as president of bedding major Simmons Canada and is set to join restaurant operator SIR Corp. as executive vice president and chief operating officer, effective Jan. 3. More
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Natura World to restructure
Jay McIntosh, January 10, 2012CAMBRIDGE, Ontario - Natural and organic bedding producer Natura World has filed a notice of intention to restructure its business under Canada's Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, and said it has reached an agreement with its lender to provide C$7.8 million in new financing. More
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Bedding leaders see challenges for 2012
David Perry, December 22, 2011HIGH POINT - Top 15 bedding producers generally predict a challenging year for the mattress industry in 2012, but note that there are some bright spots ahead. More
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