April 8 – 14, 2022
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Each week, we find, curate and share the most relevant bedding and mattress news stories from across the web. Check out what we’re reading and writing about this week.
In The News
Malouf Foundation To Hold Education Summit: The Malouf Foundation Summit is an invite-only event designed to inform individuals passionate about and willing to get involved in the fight against child sexual exploitation. | Sleep Retailer
Nest Bedding Announces CEO Succession: Nest Bedding, a family-owned and operated mattress and bedding brand, has named Christian Alexander as president and CEO to succeed his father and company founder Joe Alexander, who has announced his retirement. | Home Textiles Today
Two Industry Veterans Experience City Of Hope Care Firsthand: Industry veterans Mike Najarian and Ann Navarra share personal stories of their experiences as patients at comprehensive cancer center City of Hope. | Sleep Retailer
Walmart & Kohls Falsely Market Bamboo Fibers In Bedding: The Federal Trade Commission filed lawsuits against Walmart and Kohl’s, claiming false advertising on a wide range of “bamboo” products. Get the details. | Fox7 Austin
Skip Naboicheck Named Gold Bond President: Independent bedding manufacturer, Gold Bond, recently promoted
longtime vice president, Henry “Skip” Naboicheck, to president. A fourth-generation mattress manufacturer, Skip was raised in the family business and plans to carry on his ancestor’s legacy of fine bedding craftsmanship. | Sleep Retailer
Kmart Nears Extinction: With the closure of a New Jersey location, the US is down to three Kmarts are across the country. | NPR
Kingsdown Expands In The Netherlands With New Licensee: Luxury bedding manufacturer Kingsdown continues to expand the international reach of its bedMATCH system with a new licensing agreement with Netherlands-based bedding company, Beter Bed. | Sleep Retailer
129,00 Wall Beds Recalled: More than 129,000 wall beds sold online at Costco, Amazon, Wayfair, and Cymax are being recalled nationwide because the beds can detach from the wall and fall onto those nearby, posing serious impact and crush hazards, according to a recall notice from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). | Silive.com
Health, Wellness & The Science Of Sleep
Insomnia Linked With Heart Disease In New Study: Sleep is important for everything from mental health to energy levels and, according to a new study published in the journal Sleep Advances, heart health as well. | Mind Body Green
Narcolepsy Vs. Sleep Apnea: Despite both being sleep disorders, the symptoms and treatments for each condition vary significantly. Learn more about each. | Healthline
The Trouble With Sleep Aids: Not all sleep medications are the same. Find one that works for you. | New York Times
