Editors’ Picks
1 The Las Vegas Market is bolstering its support
of the bedding industry this summer with the debut of a new dedicated bedding and mattress “destination” on the 13th floor of Building B. This reinvigorated location provides buyers with a more cohesive category-specific shopping experience. And with more than 70,000 square feet of showroom space, it allows bedding manufacturers—like Ergomotion, Malouf, Corsicana and Leggett & Platt—to showcase their products in more dynamic ways.
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5 Corsicana is reimagining
3 In response to a growing appetite for natural
latex luxury among consumers, Spring Air is relaunching its Nature’s Rest line-up. This unique collection offers retailers a truly natural story and is sure to add dimension to any showroom floor. By utilizing all natural latex, the five-model collection delivers a deeply luxurious sleep experience. Previously, this Spring Air legacy brand had limited distribution. Now that Spring Air is opening up the lineup’s availability, it’s sure to become a household name.
See page 34 6 For many consumers, 2 At summer market, NCFI is making its
debut with the new Bedinabox line-up. Developed using NCFI’s extensive vertical manufacturing expertise, and positioned to give retailers a competitive advantage in the e-commerce and boxed bed category, the five model line retails between $699 to $2,199. This price range paired with five distinctive options ensures that retailers will have something for everyone. Each bed is made of NCFI’s proprietary polyurethane foam and uses components made in the company’s factories.
See page 35 sleeping hot is a major 4 A buzz-worthy sleep accessory with the
science to back it up, the weighted blanket has been gaining popularity in the consumer market as of late. Originally designed as a therapeutic aid, they have been shown to help improve sleep by relieving anxiety, encouraging relaxation and promoting the production of melatonin. For retailers looking to tap into this growing category, two unique options will be on display at the summer Las Vegas Market: PureCare’s Zensory and TRULite Bedding’s TRUBlanket.
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issue keeping them from getting the quality rest they need. With Kryo Inc’s new OOLER Sleep System, they have a chance to more actively control the temperature of their bedding environment. Comprised of a hydronic mattress pad and a whisper-quiet control unit, the system uses highly efficient water-based cooling and heating technology that can adjust the temperature by more than 12°F. Designed to fit any size and style mattress, OOLER delivers consistent thermal control. The corresponding app offers programmable sleep schedules and even a warm- awake alarm clock replacement.
affordable luxury with its new NightsBridge Collection. This eight-model line-up was designed to connect retailers with the growing number of consumers looking for unique entry-level mattress options. Through more efficient sourcing and manufacturing processes, the company is able to deliver higher quality materials— including graphite-infused foams, micro-coils and high- density gel memory foams—at an aggressive price point that ranges from $699 to $999.
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