Purecare, a leader in premium bedding protectors, pillows and sleep wellness solutions, has formed a strategic partnership with Edmonton, Alberta-based Eden Textile to be its official distributor across Canada. The two companies are aligned in their goals to broaden market reach and deepen channel penetration. While Eden Textile has plans to expand in retail, Purecare is intensifying…
Bedgear announced a series of strategic organizational enhancements designed to support the company’s continued growth and expansion into 2026. At a time when the industry is marked by downsizing and uncertainty, Bedgear is doubling down on its people, strengthening leadership, sharpening its structure, and building the team that will shape the brand’s next chapter. The…
Ed Lilly, who built Serta into a bedding powerhouse, was a passionate leader who aimed to elevate sales and profitability with strategic growth plans. I remember him as a bedding giant, a brilliant leader who invested in brand building and helped build two of the industry’s great brands: Sealy and Serta. Lilly, 81, died last…
Every year, the top paint and trend forecasting companies announce their picks for color of the year. On the surface, the selections may seem random, but each one takes into account current consumer preferences, trends and the culture at large. In 2025, an array of subdued color choices reflected a desire for comfort. For 2026,…
Somnigroup International’s proposed acquisition of Leggett & Platt puts L&P’s board “in a precarious situation,” an industry analyst says. Peter Keith, a senior research analyst for Piper Sandler, has done more research on the proposed acquisition, which he views as “highly compelling” for SGI, “with potential to be highly accretive both immediately and over several…
A veritable blizzard of conversations has been sweeping through Mattressville in the past two weeks. Somnigroup International’s proposed acquisition of Leggett & Platt took bedding leaders by surprise and sent tongues wagging across the industry. Amid all of the private talk, one thing stood out to me: The lack of public comments. I had no…
Retail has changed dramatically in the past few years, with an increased focus on the in-store experience. It’s no longer about simply selling the product, but rather giving the customer a seamless shopping journey that leads them to solutions that help them live their best lives. Industry veteran Doug Stewart is a big proponent of…
As holiday sales swing into high gear across the country, mattress retailers are missing most of the excitement, says Bedgear CEO Eugene Alletto. He’s got a solution for that problem: Promote the sale of sleep accessories. Bedgear’s recently launched Beauty Collection can help mattress retailers get in on the holiday shopping that dominates much of…
Ebenezer Scrooge looked me in the eye and delivered a powerful message about the importance of a good night’s sleep. Scrooge, who suffered through the most eventful night of interrupted sleep in literary history, woke up on Christmas Day a changed man, a better man. Yes, that’s what a great night of sleep offers to…
Wonder has announced that it is giving every furniture and mattress retailer on its platform AI-optimized product catalogs at no additional cost. When consumers ask ChatGPT or Perplexity for product recommendations, AI systems only surface retailers with properly structured, LLM-ready data and live inventory feeds. “This is a true David versus Goliath moment,” said Kaspar…
Symphony Sleep is expanding its sleep essentials portfolio with a trio of thoughtfully engineered pillows designed to deliver targeted support and comfort for all sleep positions and consumer preferences. The new Symphony, Harmony and Melody pillows will be showcased at the winter Las Vegas Market, further rounding out the company’s comprehensive adjustable base and accessories…
Most people have heard the idiom “beauty sleep.” But what was once just a term for getting a great night’s sleep now represents a growing category of products in the bedding industry. “Consumers are smarter and more proactive than ever,” says Eugene Alletto, CEO of Bedgear. “They understand that recovery happens 24/7, not just at…
GoodBed CEO Mike Magnuson says bedding manufacturers, retailers and consumers would be the losers if Somnigroup International is successful in its bid to acquire major supplier Leggett & Platt. Magnuson told Bedding News Now that the acquisition, which would unite the bedding industry’s largest manufacturer, retailer and supplier under common ownership, would be “a devastating…
Industry leaders, responding to Somnigroup International’s bold bid to acquire major supplier Leggett & Platt, say consolidation like that could be a negative in the marketplace. Bedding News Now found significant concerns about the impact of the continuing consolidation that is occurring in the mattress arena. “Consolidation usually helps the person doing the consolidating, but…
When David Wolfe and Jamie Diamonstein created Leesa in 2014, they saw an opportunity to disrupt the way people bought mattresses by offering what they called “the best mattress available for under $1,000.” By their third year, they were doing over $100 million in sales. With Leesa sold to 3Z brands in 2023, Wolfe and…
Sinomax USA has acquired the Vibe brand from Kimberly LLC. The acquisition includes all registered and unregistered trademarks, logos, copyrights, designs and additional intellectual property relating to the design, marketing, manufacturing, distribution and sale of household goods, including bedding and furniture under the Vibe brand. This milestone marks the official unification of a partnership that has…
HealthGuard is closing 2025 with a renewed commitment to community stewardship reflected through a series of philanthropic initiatives that span housing support, food security and holiday giving. Now in its third consecutive year partnering with Habitat for Humanity, HealthGuard has contributed about $400,000 to date to help advance the organization’s mission of providing safe, affordable…
King Koil 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 manufactures and distributes bedding products in Japan under the Dreambed and Water World brands and also has exclusive licenses…
Paramount Sleep Co. continues to invest in people and partnerships with the addition of Susan Garvey as Northeast key account representative, the promotion of Raven Natividad to marketing and sales specialist, and the hiring of Sofia Vachino as marketing and sales support intern through the Virginia Beach Fellows Program. Garvey brings more than 20 years…
The chairman of Somnigroup International says his company’s proposed acquisition of leading supplier Leggett & Platt would drive “mutual learning and shared growth” for the two bedding giants. Scott Thompson, chairman and CEO of SGI, says the two companies are a good fit. “Leggett’s world-class manufacturing skills, customer-focused culture, and commitment to long-term shareholder value…
Kingsdown will launch as the Canadian licensee for Scott Brothers Global, a lifestyle and entertainment company founded by Property Brothers hosts Drew and Jonathan Scott. As part of the partnership, Kingsdown will begin rolling out branded products to leading Canadian retailers this month, starting with the Scott Living by Drew & Jonathan collection at The…
Therapedic International has merged with an affiliate, Steve Antinori, who owns the group’s largest licensee, Florida-based Sleep International. The new entity will be rebranded as Therapedic Worldwide, combining the strengths of the two companies and Therapedic’s network of more than 40 licensees. Steve Antinori will lead Therapedic Worldwide as executive chairman. Sleep International joined the…
Somnigroup International wields significant leverage in its blockbuster proposal to acquire industry supplier Leggett & Platt, but it also faces the prospect of “significant pushback” from key L&P customers, an industry analyst says. Piper Sandler analyst Peter Keith, who has followed both companies for years, admitted in a note shortly after the news broke this…
Somnigroup International Inc. today announced that it submitted a proposal to the board of directors of Leggett & Platt Inc. to acquire all outstanding common shares of Leggett & Platt in an all-stock transaction. Under the terms of the proposal, Leggett & Platt shareholders would receive shares of Somnigroup common stock with a market value…
On the retail side of the mattress industry, there is no one-bed-fits-all mattress. In fact, that can be a main selling point when RSAs are showing beds to consumers. But on the hospitality side, it’s a different story. How does a hotel choose a bed that thousands of people will sleep on and enjoy? It’s…
In 2025, the digital landscape accelerated opportunities for mattress retailers willing to adapt. Consumer behavior changed faster than many expected, search platforms rewrote the rules as fast as consumers changed their habits and marketing channels that were once “nice-to-haves” became essential growth drivers. Throughout the year, we dug into the forces shaping this evolution: visibility,…
Spring Air International recently convened its fifth annual North American Licensee Summit in Boston to preview new products, promotions and plans for the brand’s 100th anniversary, which will be celebrated throughout 2026. More than 30 attendees participated in 17 sessions that discussed a range of topics including the launch of a new accessories program, enhancements…
A deep dive by retail sales associates hosted by Paramount Sleep found shaky consumer confidence, complaints about mattresses purchased online, a growing consumer reliance on mattress reviews, and increasing sales of adjustable bed bases. Those were some of the key points that emerged the other day when Paramount hosted dozens of its retailers at an…
In an aggressive bid for growth, the International Sleep Products Association has unveiled a new membership model that opens participation across the bedding industry supply chain. The model welcomes all businesses connected to the design, manufacturing and sale of sleep products, a group that includes producers, suppliers, retailers, sleep accessories producers and supporting services. ISPA…
Mlily USA celebrated an important philanthropic milestone with long-standing partner Special Spaces, the national nonprofit dedicated to creating dream bedroom makeovers for children with cancer. At the Special Spaces annual gala earlier this month, where Mlily was a sponsor, the organization marked 2,000 completed bedroom transformations. Since 2021, Mlily has supported Special Spaces by providing…
Helix Sleep has announced a retail program with Nebraska Furniture Mart, one of the nation’s largest home furnishings retailers. The program marks Helix’s debut at NFM’s Dallas-Fort Worth store, offering customers in the region a chance to experience its award-winning mattresses in person. Beginning this month, Dallas-Fort Worth customers will have access to three of Helix’s…
Bedgear has opened its newest global flagship store at Westfield Miranda, Sydney. This opening represents the brand’s second flagship store worldwide and a major milestone in its continued international expansion. The new experiential space is designed as a fully immersive retail environment, showcasing the complete Bedgear range available in Australia. This includes the brand’s award-winning Performance Pillows, mattresses and bedding engineered for airflow, temperature regulation and…
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 Day, July Fourth and Labor Day in…
Focusing solely on top-line revenue is a dangerously narrow approach to running a retail operation. The most successful mattress store owners manage their business by a handful of core Key Performance Indicators that function as the vital signs of the entire operation. These metrics reveal where capital is being tied up, where sales talent is…
Jon Piett, co-owner and CEO of six-store retailer Modern Mattress, discusses the importance of building a healthy company culture. He offers advice to retailers on how to create a culture that’s inclusive and benefits everyone involved.
Somnigroup International disclosed that it has acquired a 25% stake in Kingsdown, a move that it said will enable it to benefit from an expanded Kingsdown presence on Mattress Firm sales floors. Kingsdown said earlier that SGI, the world’s largest bedding company, had acquired a minority share in Kingsdown and would be a passive investor…
South Bay International Inc. has acquired select operating assets of Corsicana Mattress Co. from its current ownership group. The transaction strengthens South Bay’s national footprint and supports its continued commitment to delivering high-quality sleep products to retailers and consumers throughout North America. “This acquisition reflects South Bay’s strategic expansion and our commitment to long-term operational…
Derek Leishman, director of sales at Mlily, offers advice to retailers on how merchandising has evolved over the past few years and how important it is to a store’s business.
In 1968, Charles Hall invented the waterbed as part of his master’s thesis at San Francisco State University. While he first played around with a chair filled with gelatin and cornstarch, it proved too heavy and smelly to be practical. Needless to say, he had success with waterbeds. They reached peak popularity in the 1980s,…
As retailers seek smarter ways to engage shoppers, Symphony Sleep is validating its point-of-sale video strategy with compelling consumer research showing that in-store video not only drives engagement but also influences purchasing decisions. Studies published by Retail Dive reveal that 72% of consumers prefer video over text when learning about products or services, underscoring the power…
AW Industries is looking for growth next year with new mattress lines celebrating famous houses on two continents. The Landover, Maryland-based producer is continuing to build on its success with the Highclere Collection, which spotlights the iconic Highclere Castle in England that is featured in the Downton Abbey television shows and movies. The newest offerings…
The biggest enemy in a mattress showroom isn’t a competitor’s price — it’s overwhelm. Customers often dread the pressure and the technical jargon, which makes them retreat to online shopping. The goal of the 10-minute pitch is to transform the salesperson from a product peddler into a Sleep Consultant, quickly establishing trust and guiding the customer to…
Somnigroup International Inc. announced financial results for the third quarter ended Sept. 30 and showed a massive net sales increase of 63.3%. The company’s sales are up to $2,122.6 million as compared to $1,300.0 million in the third quarter of 2024, primarily driven by the inclusion of $1,070.8 million of Mattress Firm sales, offset by the accounting elimination…
About 200 mattresses sold on Amazon by Huizhou Dingbang E-Commerce Co. Ltd. dba DINBooonLUX, of China, from February 2025 through September 2025 have been recalled. The CPSC website says the mattresses violate the mandatory flammability standard, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire. They were sold for about $160. This recall involves…
A window opened for me at the recent High Point Market, giving me a clear view of something that had been hidden. Now I’ve got a better idea of what lies ahead for the mattress industry next year. I’ll get to that in a moment. But first, let me note that the window I referenced…
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 that in 2022, 60% of…
Fifth-generation British bedmaker Harrison Spinks has announced its debut in Indonesia, launching its British Luxury collection at one of the country’s leading retailers, Duta Abadi Primantara. Following the signing of a Distribution and License Agreement, the handcrafted range will initially be available across five of DAP’s premium stores, strengthening the UK company’s presence in Southeast Asia. The venture is part of the bedmaker’s ambitious international growth strategy, with Harrison Spinks beds and mattresses…
Restonic Corp. has appointed Ryan Trainer, recently retired president of the International Sleep Products Association, to the company’s board of directors, effective immediately. Trainer will advise on strategy, industry partnerships and corporate governance as Restonic continues to expand its brand presence and innovation agenda across North America and international markets. “Ryan’s deep knowledge of the bedding industry and his…
Spring Air International is expanding the reach of its popular Sleep Copper collection internationally for the first time through its Saudi Arabian licensee, BedHouse (Mazholding Group). The international Sleep Copper collection is crafted using premium encased coils paired with either copper-infused Visco memory foam or copper-infused latex. It features Phase Change Cooling knit covers made…
Mlily USA is relaunching Mlily U, its redesigned retailer portal, which provides partners with anytime access to resources that help them promote, educate and grow their business. The upgraded platform features a modernized design, improved navigation and a broader range of content tailored to today’s retail environment. Created as a one-stop destination for Mlily retail partners,…
Purecare, a leader in premium bedding protectors, pillows and sleep wellness solutions, has formed a strategic partnership with Edmonton, Alberta-based Eden Textile to be its official distributor across Canada. The two companies are aligned in their goals to broaden market reach and deepen channel penetration. While Eden Textile has plans to expand in retail, Purecare is intensifying…
