Mattress Firm honors vendor Tempur Sealy

At its annual BEDTalks leadership conference in Los Angeles, Houston-based sleep shop chain Mattress Firm honored manufacturer Tempur Sealy International with its “Strategic Partnership” and “Best In-Store Service” awards. The former recognizes vendors with “excellent ongoing performance, as well as active participation in strategic collaboration to drive sales and profits,” a news release said. The service award honors suppliers “that excel in providing service to individual retail stores, distribution centers and associates,” and is voted on by Mattress Firm retail sales associates.