(From left) David Wittke, BedMart vice president of merchandising; John Funk, Kingsdown Pacific Northwest account manager; and BedMart President Steven Stone
Sleep shop chain BedMart Mattress Superstores has named manufacturer Kingsdown as 2014 Vendor of the Year. The family-owned and operated retailer, based in Portland, Oregon, said Kingsdown’s high-quality products and superior customer service have made a large impact on business.
“By flooring several Kingsdown models, we have secured a competitive advantage in our market,” said BedMart President Steven Stone. “In the process, their mattresses have been some of our top sellers. In 2013, we made the decision to put four Kingsdown models back on our showroom floors and immediately noticed that their classic style, comfort and great price points were popular with our customers. Another reason we selected Kingsdown is the commitment of their management team to help us succeed and support our stores. As we grow, our relationship with Kingsdown continues to flourish. In 2015, we plan to double the number of models we will offer our customers.”
Commenting on the honor, Kevin Damewood, Kingsdown executive vice president of sales and marketing, said, “We are thrilled to have received this acknowledgement from one of our largest retail partners in the Northwest. BedMart is a great example of a strategic-thinking retailer that wants to differentiate their floors from competitors and bring unique solutions to customers based on the science of sleep.”
