November 2,
2010 by in UnCategorized 
By Home Furnishings Business in Executive Changes on November 3, 2010
Bedding vendor Kingsdown Inc. announced Tuesday that President, COO and board member Pat Flippin will retire as of Jan. 3.
Flippin, who has served at Mebane, N.C.-based Kingsdown since 1986, started as plant manager of the Mebane facility. He is credited for growing the manufacturing division and was named vice president of manufacturing before being promoted to company president. He also developed patents on construction techniques. Flippin's influence in the bedding industry led to his role as past chairman of the International Sleep Productions Association.
"Pat is a hard worker and close personal friend to many in the Kingsdown family and others in our industry," said Eric Hinshaw, chairman and CEO of Kingsdown. "His contributions to Kingsdown and the entire industry are hugely significant. During his tenure, the company grew from being a regional mattress manufacturer to serving as a worldwide supplier of sleep products with multiple operations and licensees around the world. His knowledge of the manufacturing process and operations constructs for determining what makes the best bedding products has helped to shape Kingsdown into the company it is today."
Flippin has served the Mebane community as a past board member of the Alamance Community College Foundation and Mebane Arts & Community Center. He currently resides in Bangkok, Thailand.
A replacement for Flippin has not yet been named.
November 1,
2010 by in UnCategorized
By Aggregated Content in Upholstery on November 2, 2010
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Furniture showrooms will be in full bloom this spring with the arrival of Lilly Pulitzer Home. The ultimate preppy palette has been applied to a home furnishings collection by HFI Brands.
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November 1,
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By Home Furnishings Business in Furniture Retailing on November 2, 2010
Bargains Galore Furniture Outlet, Martinsville., Va., will open a location in a former Goody's store in Danville, Va., GoDanRiver.com reported Sunday.
The store will sell closeouts and market samples at heavy discounts. A $300,000 inventory includes Bassett and American brands. The 24,000-square-foot store has a three-month lease, but Owner John Martin hopes to make a permanent go of the venture.
"I'm thinking it's going to be good," he said in the report. "As long as we're doing business, I feel like we'll be there; as long as we get support from the community."
Martin had opened another Bargains Galore Furniture Outlet store in the former Goody's in nearby Martinsville a year ago.
November 1,
2010 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Bedding on November 2, 2010
Mattress kit and sleep product supplier VyMaC Corp. has named Steve Holder manager of business development.
His responsibilities include the development of new and existing supply chain solutions business opportunities, identification, development and delivery of new products and innovations for customers in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean and Scandinavia. Holder reports to VyMaC Vice President of Sales Mike Schweiger.
Holder's 30-year career in the mattress industry began in his family's business, Holder Mattress Company. Before joining VyMaC, Fort Atkinson, Wis., he was vice president of sales and product development at Supreme Quilting in Toronto. As plant manager at Banner Mattress, he supervised the entire Riverside, Calif., manufacturing facility. Holder also oversaw the start up of Southern Dreams Bedding's new Miami, Fla., factory; and worked as an industry consultant for companies such as Vivetique and Eastman House.
"Steve brings fresh eyes and a new set of skills to our strategic planning and business development group," said VyMaC Corp. CEO Dave R. Young. "His diverse experience, product design background, and tremendous understanding of the industry is an asset to our company and we believe he will make quick and significant contribution to our business. By hiring Steve, we have rounded out the strong sales and service team that Mike Schweiger has already established. With many opportunities before us, I look forward to this team's contributions and to increasing the value we bring to our customers."
November 1,
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By Home Furnishings Business in Bedding on November 2, 2010
Bedding supplier Tempur-Pedic (NYSE: TPX) has started its National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month with its
2010 Tempur-Pedic Hugs Back campaign. This year's campaign provides consumers two different ways to get involved in the fight against pancreatic cancer. First, Tempur-Pedic will contribute $10 to the
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network for every consumer who tests a Tempur-Pedic mattress at a participating authorized retailer in November, up to $100,000. As a second part of the campaign, Tempur-Pedic has introduced a limited edition of the company's My Tempur-Pedic Teddy Beara portion of sales from the $59 bears will support the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network's mission to advance research, support patients and create hope for those affected by pancreatic cancer.
"Those diagnosed with pancreatic cancer are faced with daunting survival statistics and an uphill battle during treatment," said Rick Anderson, president of Tempur-Pedic North America. "Last year, sales of the My Tempur-Pedic Teddy Bears helped raise $500,000 for pancreatic cancer research. This year, we are excited to offer consumers another way to get involved by simply trying out a Tempur-Pedic mattress at a local store."
Twenty dollars from the sale of each of the new, cream-colored My Tempur-Pedic Teddy Bears will be donated to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. The bears are filled with the same proprietary material featured in the company's mattresses, pillows and accessories. This year's bear once again has the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network logo and comes with a cause bracelet to help spread the word about pancreatic cancer and encourage others to join the fight.
"Tempur-Pedic has been a tremendous corporate champion in the fight against this devastating disease and we salute them for their ongoing support of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network," said Brian Doremus, director of corporate relations for Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.
Seventy-six percent of people with pancreatic cancer succumb to the disease within the first year of diagnosis and 94 percent within five years. Pancreatic cancer is the fourth-leading cause of cancer death in the United States and has the lowest survival rate among the top 10 cancer killers. There are no early detection methods, few effective treatment options and there is no cure.
The mattress trial donation program begins today and will continue throughout the month of November or until the $100,000 fundraising goal has been met.