Research and Markets: Mattresses - Global Strategic Business Report 2011

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/419df2/mattresses_globa) has announced the addition of the "Mattresses - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering.

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Mattresses in US$ Million by the following Product Segments: Traditional Innerspring, and Non-Innerspring (Specialty). The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2009 through 2017. A six-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets.

The Report Profiles 391 Companies Including Many Key and Niche Players Such As:

International Bedding, Comfort Solutions, Kingsdown Inc., Relyon Limited, Sealy Corporation, Simmons Bedding Company, Serta International, Spring Air International LLC, Select Comfort Corporation, and Tempur-Pedic International Inc.

Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

Key Topics Covered:

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1. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

2. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

3. MARKET TRENDS

• Optimistic Growth Forecast in Post Recession Period
• Stabilization in Raw Material Cost in Post Recession Period
• Downward Pressure On Selling Prices
• Manufacturers & Suppliers Jostle to Offer Premium-End, Exclusive and Unique Bedding Products
• Specialty Bedding Products Ready to Become the Largest Sales Grosser
• Consumers Display Growing Interest in Oversized Beds and Mattresses
• Need for Electricity Conservation by Waterbeds Offers New Food for Thought

4. DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS

• Conventional Furniture Stores
• Department Stores
• Specialty Bedding Outlets
• Direct-to-Consumer, Warehouse Clubs and Miscellaneous

5. HEALTH AND SAFETY CONCERNS

• Problem Areas Associated With Mattresses
• Common Misconceptions with Regard to Coiled Mattresses
• Open Flammability Mattress Norms and Standards
• New Consumer Product Safety Commission Norms for Mattresses Flammability

6. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

• Mattresses
• Worldwide Mattress Sizes and Dimensions
• Innerspring Mattress
• Typical Innerspring Mattress Dimensions
• Foam Mattress

7. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/INNOVATIONS

• Chiromatic Sleep Systems Launches the Sports Mattress
• Natura World Introduces Allure Latex Line of Mattresses
• McRoskey Mattress Launches New Natural Mattress byDesign
• Hotel Contract Beds Launches Nautilus Range of Waterproof Mattresses
• Beds Direct Launches Millbrook Beds
• BioPosture Launches ProSport Mattress
• Nationwide Introduces Bellagio at Home by Serta
• Shifman Launches New Luxury Mattresses
• Pure Unveils Two New Mattresses
• Springwall Launches Celebrity Mattress Line

8. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

• Art Van Furniture to Takeover Mattress World
• Drew Takes Over Home-Style Industries
• Simmons Signs a Licensing Agreement with Shamie Family
• The Sharper Image Signs Licensing Deal with Southerland
• Olender Mattress to Close-Down Store in Schenectady
• SELECT COMFORT Launches Redesigned SLEEP NUMBER Beds
• Sealy Divests SAPSA

9. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS

10. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

11. THE UNITED STATES

12. CANADA

13. JAPAN

14. EUROPE

15. ASIA-PACIFIC

16. LATIN AMERICA

17. REST OF WORLD

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