Retail Observer

November 2016

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WebFronts Review for its member retailers who add the new software package to their Level 4 WebFront through the end of 2017. Other exciting releases launched during the MEGA Group Show in Nashville included two new MEGA exclusive bedding programs from Serta and Tempur + Sealy. Serta introduced MEGA retailers to the DreamHaven Mattress Gallery. This 14 bed lineup allows retailers who may not have typically entered the mattress space to offer the collection to their customers. Taking up just 600 sq. ft., this beautifully-designed, interactive display increases the Serta footprint in the independent marketplace. Tempur + Sealy brought back one of its legacy brands, Crown Jewel, exclusively for MEGA members. This new interpretation of a well-loved brand got rave reviews at the Show, with dealers saying "Sealy has hit a home-run with this new lineup." MEGA retailers were able to start selling this in-store in mid- to late-October, and predictions are favorable for how this will sell during the Black Friday promotional period. The main convention day ended with the giveaway of a brand new Jeep Rubicon from Whirlpool. Ten semi-finalists were selected and one lucky MEGA Whirlpool dealer held the key that unlocked the door. Dak Sorenson from Sorenson's Appliance & TV in Geneva, MN and his family were surprised by their luck and thrilled to walk away winners of the Whirlpool Jeep giveaway. "Nashville show attendance by members is always strong, and this year was no different," said MEGA Group's president, Rick Bellows. Several new vendors participated including A&B Home, American Heartland, Art Lifestyles, Cariloah, Capitol Marketing, Capitol Sales, CoreCentric Solutions, Flitz, Fred's Appliance Academy, Innovex, JRR Advertising, Novo – Serta Comfort Lift, Paragon, Ragalta, SES Imagotag, and ShopKeep. MEGA Group USA's spring show takes place in New Orleans on March 27-30, 2017. Learn more at www.megagroupusa.com. RO

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