Archive for September, 2008

 

Buying Cheap Mattresses - What You Need to Know

September 24th, 2008

Cheap mattresses what a joke, I worked in the bedding industry for years and I would like to share some information that I learned. I say if you want a cheap mattress there are two options look in the dumpster or fill up a bag with leaves. A mattress is an investment in yourself and [...]

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Poles buy mattress factories in US

September 17th, 2008

Polish entrepreneurs are moving production to the U.S. where manufacturing plants, office space, mattresses, machines and land can be bought cheaper due to the depreciating dollar – “Dziennik” daily writes.
As the newspaper reports Polish furniture company Com.40 is launching mattress and couch production in Danville, VA for USD 36 million. The company plans to hire [...]

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Dream new venture for sleep coach

September 10th, 2008

Manchester-based sleep coach Nick Littlehales has advised the England football squad on how to achieve maximum match fitness by getting the right kind of overnight rest.
His expertise could not save the team from the nightmare of failing to qualify for Euro 2008, but he hopes this will not hinder his new business venture.
Littlehales has designed [...]

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Market Spotlight: Specialty mattresses

September 3rd, 2008

Mattresses have not traditionally been considered a discretionary item _ after all, almost everyone needs at least one.
However, as consumers cut back on discretionary spending amid spiraling food and gas prices, a prolonged housing slump and weak credit markets, specialty mattress makers have been hit hard.
While the average mattress costs about $500, specialty mattresses can [...]

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