In a world where the economic times have unfortunately dictated costing and pricing, beds and mattresses are not spared from escalating prices. Raw materials are seen as the main reason for this and apparently, bed manufacturers really have no choice but to jack up their price even if sales may sorely be affected.

The bad thing about this is that people are really feeling the crisis bug. With finances needing to be addressed according to what a person would need, some people are forced to make do with what they have, old beds and mattresses that have to do until such time that they can see their income improve.

Global prices of latex, cotton and polyester – the main raw materials for mattresses – have gone up in the past few months. Latex prices went up by 60% while prices of cotton grew by 20% in the last two months. Prices of polyester also surged by 25% in the same period.

The combined price rise of raw materials has affected the profit margins of the industry by 15-20% in last three months, experts said.

(Source) The Economic Times

Raw Materials Force Higher Bed Prices

Even though there are some slight differences among bed manufacturers, many of them still look very similar. Yes, one may have an extra curve here, or a different twist there, but the majority of beds look fairly similar to each other. What, then, are those who are looking for something completely unique to do? After all, not everyone wants their bedroom to look like everyone else’s, and many people are desperately seeking a bed that will be unique without being too wild and crazy.

Hillsdale Furniture is known for having designers who work day and night to make beds that are sturdy, beautiful, and above all else, unique. They especially love to take classic beds and throw a twist on them, making them familiar and yet strangely different at the same time. The Ocean Park Bed is the ideal example of their ingenuity. They have taken a classic country style bed and thrown a whole new spin on it. This metal bed has a spindled effect on the posts, with classic ball finials on the top. It comes complete with an aged black finish, and some antique brass effects are thrown in to keep it a bit more unique. What really makes this bed different, however, are the inverted lines on the headboard and footboard. These small differences make the bed very unique and desirable for anyone who is looking for a bed that is different than anything else out there.

Ocean Park Bed – Hillsdale Furniture

To perhaps boost sales and gain a lead over the competition, tanning bed manufacturers such as TanAmerica. Commercial tanning is an improvised way made for people who want to get a better skin color without having to go to the beach for the natural way of getting a tan. But today, anyone can get a tan in places where tanning beds can be rented out for a couple of hours and then come out looking great.

Tanning beds are a good alternative towards salon owners who want to offer a wider array of services. Tanning bed options are one of them. However, the purchase of a tanning bed does not come cheap and hence that is one strategy that TanAmerica has devised to entertain business owners who may have apprehensions as far as financial capacity to get these tanning beds into their salons today.

Although a commercial tanning bed is a wise financial investment, it is also a significant one, which is why TanAmerica offers a number of flexible payment options. Business owners can choose to purchase the tanning bed outright and pay the full cost, but for many individuals this is unrealistic. For this reason, TanAmerica also offers individuals the option to finance tanning beds. TanAmerica can work out a payment plan for most tanning beds for sale. Payments will be manageable for the business owner, and they will quickly recoup their expenses through the extra revenue generated by the tanning beds.

(Source) Marketwire

TanAmerica Tanning Beds Offers Installment Purchases

Rather than take the risk, they have decided to take the safe route out. The decision is understandable and for sure a lot more will follow.

The company said the decision to file for Chapter 11 protection was driven largely by “the impact of the current economic downturn on the company’s operating performance.”

News reports put the company’s debts at $1.42 billion, with assets of $1.74 billion.

Upon the bankruptcy filing, Robert J. DiNicola has resigned as the company’s president and chief executive officer. He will, however, remain chairman of the company’s board of directors.

(Source) New Harvard Business Review

Linens ‘n Things Goes Bankrupt

This online superstore offers a wide array of potentially purchasable beds to which any consumer can make the choice that they want. Apparently, this is something that most people today to place in their homes and no longer will there be a problem for making wise decisions when it comes to bed buying.

KD Beds have been selling divan beds, metal beds, leather beds, mattresses and much more in the Yorkshire area for over 35 years. The company has built strong and lasting relationships with key manufacturers and as a result are able to offer a comprehensive range of traditional, contemporary and unique bedroom furniture. They pride themselves on and are committed to the exceptional customer service that they offer through their highly trained staff and professional approach to each and every single one of their customers from start to finish.

(Source) PR Web

There is a new KD Bed in Town