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Goodman to Run Northeast Sales for Classic Sleep
December 3, 2009
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Classic Sleep Products, Jessup, Md., has appointed Harry Goodman to the newly created position of vice president of northeastern sales. Goodman spent the last decade helping build mattress retailer Sleepy's expand its brand as its vice president of sales.
Sleepy’s Expands Toys for Tots Support
November 2008
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Sleepy’s, which has nearly 700 locations, has expanded its support for Toys for Tots by employing nearly all of its stores as drop-off stations through December 16. The Bethpage, N.Y.-based retailer, which operates stores from Vermont to Virginia, also will be accepting cash donations for the Toys for Toys Foundation to purchase and distribute age appropriate gifts to children in need. “We’re excited for this company-wide effort with Toys for Tots and look forward to bringing joy to so many this holiday season,” said Mike Bookbinder, executive vice president of sales, Sleepy’s. In 2007, Marines distributed toys to 7.5 million children
Sleepy’s Introducing High-Tech Diagnostics
August 2008
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Sleepy’s, the nation’s largest mattress chain with more than 700 locations, has introduced a “BodyDiagnostics” system that is designed to help shoppers find the best mattress for their needs. The technology that provides consumers with a customized comfort profile is available in the retailer’s stores in 11 Northeastern states. The diagnostic system utilizes scientific sleep research and uses over 17,000 different calculations and 18 statistical measurements to match customers with their ideal mattress. “Many of us don’t realize how critical choosing the right mattress is to getting a good night’s sleep,” said Mike Bookbinder, executive vice president at Sleepy’s. “Buying a mattress is
Sleepy’s Reawakening Rockaway Bedding
July 2007
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Rockaway Bedding, Randolph, N.J., has been acquired by the 450-store Sleepy’s chain, Bethpage, N.Y. which plans to re-open 134 locations as part of a deal that was approved by a New Jersey bankruptcy court judge Wednesday, according to a press release and news reports. The announcement was made by Hudson Capital Partners, which teamed with Sleepy’s in a joint venture for the purchase. By acquiring its long-time Northeast competitor, Sleepy’s will build its presence in New Jersey and additional states in the Mid-Atlantic region. Press reports put the purchase price at $12 million, but said the final figure could be adjusted based on
Sleepy’s Agrees To $200,000 Settlement
May 2007
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The New York City Department of Consumer Affairs announced Monday that Sleepy’s, which operates 400 mattress stores in seven states, has agreed to pay $200,000 as part of a settlement to resolve consumer complaints and “settle deceptive sales charges.” According to an announcement, the agreement concludes the agency’s investigation into approximately 300 consumer complaints over the past three years that were registered with DCA or referred through the state Attorney General’s office and the Better Business Bureau. “We are pleased that Sleepy’s has agreed to do right by their customers, both those injured in the past and others moving forward, and that
Expanded Outlet for Sleep Number Beds
January 2006
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Specialty bedding manufacturer and retailer Select Comfort has expanded its partnership with two of the largest bedding retailers to market its Sleep Number beds in more stores. Sleepy's and Mattress Firm announced this week a commit to boost the store counts that carry the Sleep Comfort Sleep Number line. The 123 additional stores are expected to have the product in stock by March. According to a company statement issued Thursday, the additional store count expands the availability of the Sleep Number bed to 431 retail partner doors nationwide. Minneapolis-based Select Comfort sells its product through about 400 Select Comfort stores, retail partnerships like the ones with