Friday, November 6, 2026

Furniture First Launches Updated Mattress 1st Line

NEWS RELEASE High Point, NC: At last month’s High Point Market, Furniture First featured a refreshed Mattress 1st / America’s Sleep Specialists private label line...

Sleeptronic Names Mark Nelson Vice President of Sales and Business Development

NEWS RELEASE FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 5, 2026 – Sleeptronic, a family-owned mattress manufacturer based in Fort Worth, Texas, has named Mark Nelson Vice President...

MadaLuxe Group Acquires DUXIANA North American Business as Iconic Swedish Brand...

NEWS RELEASE NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MadaLuxe Group, the global luxury goods company, today announced its acquisition of DUXIANA's North American distribution...

Helix Sleep Launches Retail Partnership with CITY HOME

NEWS RELEASE PHOENIX, Ariz., November 4, 2026—Helix Sleep (“Helix”), the leading direct-to-consumer sleep brand, announced today its newest partnership with CITY HOME, a Florida-based home...

Flex2Communicate Promotes From Within, Strengthens Client Relationships

NEWS RELEASE GREENSBORO, N.C. (November 2, 2026) — Flex2Communicate, a boutique marketing and public relations agency specializing in the home furnishings industry, has promoted Hannah...
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Purecare Fills New Executive Role to Drive Revenue Growth

NEWS RELEASE PHOENIX (November 2, 2026) – Purecare, a leading wellness-focused bedding brand, has named industry veteran Keith Mackey chief revenue officer, a newly created...

A Fresh Take on Mattress Recycling

Four NC State students are working with Tempur Sealy to make mattress covers easier to recycle—and discovering new career possibilities in the bedding industry along the way.

People Person

As the executive assistant for the International Sleep Products Association executive leadership team, Traci McGillicuddy handles some serious stuff, from ISPA event logistics and...

Meet Your ISPA Board

Currently made up of 24 men and women from across the sleep industry, the International Sleep Products Association’s board is here to work for...

What the EU’s ESPR Means for the EU Mattress Industry

As consumers and supply chains around the world focus on sustainability, waste, and circularity, the mattress industry is one of many industries facing growing...

Five Things I’m Watching for in 2027

I’ve spent a lot of time on the road this fall, visiting legislators’ offices, factory floors and recycling facilities, and I come away impressed...

Nightcap Q&A: Sabrina G. Kilmer

As an account executive for WT Burnett Nonwovens, Sabrina G. Kilmer says she loves thinking outside the box. “My favorite thing about working in...

Hitting the Ground Running

When Shawn Swearingen joined the International Sleep Products Association’s government affairs team in April, he became part of an expanding advocacy network designed to...

From Fame to Trust

For decades, a recognizable celebrity could give a mattress brand an instant dose of visibility. A familiar face could make a product memorable, associate...

An American Success Story  

At a Glance Company Bowles Mattress Company Headquarters and production facility Jeffersonville, Indiana Founded 1975 by George and Opal Bowles Ownership Privately held Employees 20 Specialty Handcrafted mattresses in all-foam,...

Sustainability Is a Journey—The Important Thing Is to Start

If the word “sustainability” feels big, complicated, and maybe even a little overwhelming, you’re probably not alone. Where do you start? Materials? Packaging? Recycling? Carbon?...

Kingsdown to Debut Natural Fusion Hospitality Mattress Collection at BDNY Show

NEWS RELEASE MEBANE, North Carolina – Kingsdown, a leader in premium mattress design and manufacturing, will introduce its Natural Fusion Hospitality Collection at BDNY, Nov....

Norfolk Bedmaker Puts British Wool and Manufacturing Craftsmanship in the Spotlight...

NEWS RELEASE A Norfolk family business is putting British wool, sheep farmers and traditional manufacturing skills in the national spotlight with a new television advert...

Bedding Manufacturers Highlight Products and Brand Updates at High Point Market

Molecule, AW Industries, Paramount Sleep, Restonic and others highlighted product updates, brand initiatives, and retail partnerships at the fall High Point Market.

Upstate New York Retailer Gets 30% Sales Boost After Teaming With...

NEWS RELEASE HARTFORD, Connecticut – Independent mattress manufacturer Gold Bond is delivering significant business success for retailers looking for private label mattress collections that drive...

HPMA Announces Board of Directors Changes For 2027

NEWS RELEASE HIGH POINT, N.C., Oct. 21, 2026 — The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) today announced updates to its Board of Directors. Jeremy Hoff, chief...
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Alexium Strengthens Operations and Technical Teams with Four Key Appointments

NEWS RELEASEGREER, S.C. — October 21st, 2026 — Alexium International Group Limited (ASX: AJX), a leader in advanced materials technologies specializing in thermal management,...

BEDGEAR Partners with NFL Star A.J. Brown as Sleep Becomes the...

NEWS RELEASE FARMINGDALE, N.Y., October 20, 2026—BEDGEAR®, the leader in personalized sleep solutions engineered for airflow and designed to optimize recovery, today announced an exclusive...

Diversity Advocacy Alliance Announces Formation as Independent Nonprofit

NEWS RELEASE HIGH POINT, N.C. — October 20, 2026 — The Diversity Advocacy Alliance (DAA) announces its formation as an independent nonprofit corporation, marking a...

HPMA, NKBA Joint Research Findings Revealed During Fall Market Event

NEWS RELEASE HIGH POINT, N.C., Oct. 17, 2026 – The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) and the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) revealed key...

Family-Owned Bedding Businesses: 8 Lessons Learned

For independent industry representatives, buying groups, and distributors, staying ahead of the trends is key to their business models.

Trend Mapping

For independent industry representatives, buying groups, and distributors, staying ahead of the trends is key to their business models.
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Spring Air Returns To Fall High Point Market Building After 20...

NEWS RELEASE WOBURN, Massachusetts — Spring Air International, a top U.S. bedding manufacturer and globally recognized consumer brand, is returning to the High Point Market...

E.S. Kluft & Company Earns ISO 45001 Certification 

NEWS RELEASE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. – E.S. Kluft & Company has earned ISO 45001 certification for its manufacturing facilities in California, Texas and Pennsylvania, reinforcing...

South Bay International Brings Wellness-Driven Sleep Science Collections to High Point...

NEWS RELEASE Rancho Cucamonga, CA — October 12th, 2026 South Bay International will showcase its technology-driven mattress collections under the Sleep Science™ brand at High...

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