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SLEEP RETailers’ magazine www.bedroom-mag.com Fall 2010 PURE LATEXBLISS leads the way Quality Products by South Bay International Aireloom Mattress Combines Luxury with a Personalized Sleep System International Bedding Expands Foam Mattress Lines 21203_Aireloom:Layout 1 6/28/10 10:13 AM Page 1 Made exclusively for Bloomingdale’s. (What can we do for you?) E. S. KLUFT & COMPANY Bloomingdale’s • Macy’s • Robb & Stucky • Sit ‘n Sleep • C. S. Wo • Haynes Mancini’s • RC Willey • Sleep Experts • Weir’s • Your Name The list of leading retailers continues to grow. Contact Howard Galant at 949-294-3595 or [email protected]. aireloom.com Earl Kluft, Building C, space 1524. ® the Wizard Come see us. ® ireloom of Ahhhs. ATHE HAND MADE MATTRESS THE ROYAL STANDARD Hand made luxury from under $1000 to over $44,000. IN THIS ISSUE COVER STORY 8 Pure LatexBLISS Leads the Way DEPARTMENTS 6 Editors’ Picks 12 Mattress Update 12 Global Expansion Continues at Spring Air 12 Leggett & Platt Launches The Virgin Mattress Contest and Social Media Campaign 13 International Bedding Expands Foam Mattress Lines 13 Aireloom Mattress Combines Luxury with a Personalized Sleep System 14 Hollandia & Therapedic’s Exciting Co-Branded Collection 15 Chili Technology Introduces Active Cooling and Heating with ChiliBed 16 Features 16 16 Quality Products by South Bay International 18 Improve Profits with Adjustable Bases 19 It’s Time to Get Social: Social Media Can Drive Sales 20 Textiles Update 20 Classic Brands’ Mattresses Combat Bed Bugs 21 Futon Covers for Less with Westwood Furtniture 22 Profiles F. Mark Hubbard, President, Mattress Gallery Rick Robinson, President, Spring Air International 10 11 ONLINE EXCLUSIVE! 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The introduction of latex beds can be linked to and increasing consumer desire for comfort. Add to it, the new research on the correlation between adequate sleep and an individual’s health and this global trend from coil to non-coil preferences has allowed latex bed manufacturers to make an impact in the industry. ure LatexBLISS recognized the opportu- foam therefore allowing consumers direct the core with the inch of Talalay providing nity. “As we researched the market with contact with the bottomless pressure relief pressure relief within the bed’s pressure re- p industry veterans, we were amazed at and uplifting support properties offered by lief layer. Latex Light also includes the line’s the number of latex mattress fans,” said Kurt latex rubber. The warranty reflects the Pure one inch stabilization base. Ling, company CEO. In developing the brand design at 20 years with a defect defined as a Each bed within Pure LatexBliss’s mattress they recognized that they had to correctly 3/4 inch body impression. program is sold with a 9 inch foundation. In choose their target sleepers, both understand To achieve their goals and address the addition to being warranted on this founda- and employ selective distribution when se- identified needs, wants and preferences of tion, the warranty applies if the mattress is lecting retail partnerships, and provide high latex bed consumers worldwide, Pure Latex- placed on adjustable foundations, slat foun- profit margins (typically 68-72%) all in addi- BLISS created a simple program featuring dations or platform beds. tion to designing and manufacturing fantastic three collections, Couture, Latex and Latex During their initial market research, Pure products with a very low return rate. These Light, of “pure” latex beds that “revitalize LatexBLISS also discovered an opportunity choices were critical to the company’s success and beautify.” with existing pillow top consumers. Many of and Pure LatexBLISS is now poised