King Koil Launches Exclusive License Agreement with Dreambed Co.
King Koil Launches Exclusive License Agreement with Dreambed Co. King Koil, a global leader in the manufacture of quality mattress products, recently launched a new five-year exclusive license agreement with Dreambed Co., Ltd for Japan. Dreambed, founded in 1950, rose from humble beginnings to be a powerhouse in Japan’s bedding and furniture industries. The company […]
Bedding Executives Optimistic about Black Friday Sales
Bedding Executives Optimistic about Black Friday Sales The mattress industry has high hopes for the year’s last major holiday: Black Friday/Cyber Monday. Bedding executives attending the recent High Point Market said that holiday has gained in importance in recent years and is now one of five major “tent-pole” holidays for mattresses, joining Presidents Day, Memorial […]
Fiserv Report Shows Furniture Store Sales Were Up 4.9% from October 2024
Fiserv Report Shows Furniture Store Sales Were Up 4.9% from October 2024 However, transactions were down 6.1% from October 2024, suggesting consumers are experiencing higher costs on finished goods largely related to tariffs. MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Furniture, home furnishings, electronics and appliance store sales were up 4.9% year over year from October 2024 and were […]
Are US-Made Bedding Products Losing their Appeal?
Are US-Made Bedding Products Losing their Appeal? Tariffs and other economic challenges seem to have put a spotlight on made-in-America because they can be more cost-effective and shorten lead times. That’s why I was surprised to see that one survey found that these products may be losing their appeal. A recent survey by the Conference Board found […]
Ashley Furniture Industries Welcomes Students for Manufacturing Month
Ashley Furniture Industries Welcomes Students for Manufacturing Month Ashley Furniture Industries (Ashley) concluded a successful Manufacturing Month celebration, welcoming nearly 1,000 students to its manufacturing facilities across North Carolina, Mississippi, Texas, and Wisconsin throughout October. The nationwide initiative, anchored by National Manufacturing Day, provided students with an immersive, behind-the-scenes experience of modern furniture manufacturing. Throughout […]
Serta Launches Collection to Mark Debut of New Float in 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Serta Launches Collection to Mark Debut of New Float in 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Serta Simmons Bedding will join the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with a float traveling down the streets of Manhattan to 34th Street on Thursday, Nov. 27, to help kick off the holiday season alongside larger-than-life balloons, fantastical floats and electrifying performances. […]
What can the Bedding Industry Learn from Metro Mattress’ Bankruptcy?
What can the Bedding Industry Learn from Metro Mattress’ Bankruptcy? Last week, Metro Mattress asked a federal bankruptcy judge to approve the closure and liquidation of its remaining stores, 13 months after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The chain failed to secure a buyer and was running out of funds to cover advertising and […]
Paramount Sleep Company & Purecare Join Forces at HPMKT
Paramount Sleep Company & Purecare Join Forces at HPMKT Paramount Sleep Company and Purecare are joining forces at this month’s High Point Market to highlight the many benefits of natural and sustainable materials in sleep. In their shared showroom at 330 S. Wrenn St., the companies will feature Paramount’s newly redesigned Nature’s Spa® mattress collection and Purecare’s Dr. […]
Furniture Safety Week Underway with Over 200 Companies Participating
Furniture Safety Week Underway with Over 200 Companies Participating The second National Furniture Safety Week is underway this week, with nearly 200 home furnishings companies participating. In addition to individual manufacturers, importers and retailers, the following organizations have signed on as collaborators to help boost Furniture Safety Week’s campaign to raise awareness of home hazards involving furniture: […]
How Smart Display Layouts Can Elevate your Mattress Store
How Smart Display Layouts Can Elevate your Mattress Store In the competitive world of mattress retail, the showroom floor is your most powerful selling tool. It’s where the customer’s journey begins, and every detail, from the lighting to the signage, contributes to their perception of your products. Yet, one of the most overlooked and impactful […]