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Ownership is Everything: A New Story Begins for Serta and Simmons

Posted August 7, 2012August 7, 2012 Q1 CommentPosted in mattress industry, mattresses

Ownership is everything. Just ask the fans of the New England Patriots to talk about their owner Robert Kraft. Over the last five years he has led that franchise to the highest winning percentage in the NFL. New England’s gate receipts topped the NFL at $93 million and by Forbes’ estimation, the team’s value has […]

ISPA…The Voice of the Mattress Industry TM

Posted July 31, 2012 Q1 CommentPosted in mattress industry, mattresses

The following is a guest post by Ryan Trainer. The International Sleep Products Association recently adopted the tagline “The Voice of the Mattress IndustryTM” (as a “reformed” attorney, I trademarked it immediately!). I’d like to reflect on what that phrase means. A past ISPA Chair recently told me it means that “ISPA is here to […]

Are Tempur-Pedic’s Changes Leading to Mediocrity?

Posted July 10, 2012July 12, 2012 Q5 CommentsPosted in marketing, mattress industry, mattresses, product development

On April 18th, 2012 Tempur-Pedic International Inc. (TPX) traded at a high of $87.43 and in June, their stock took a nosedive to its low of $20.00 and some change. What happened? One thing we know for sure, if you are identified by Wall Street as a growth stock and you stop growing, it’s a […]

A Siesta Revolution: Putting Your Money Where Your Mouth Is

Posted July 3, 2012July 2, 2012 QLeave a commentPosted in mattress industry, mattresses

Ah, the siesta, that famous afternoon nap. It started in Spain and dates back to the Spanish Civil War and came about as a result of many impoverished people working multiple jobs and late hours, which caused fatigue during the middle part of the day. Siestas became part of Spanish culture and in many areas […]

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