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Study Group: Retailers Who Sell Mattresses(?)

Council Members in this Study Group: 46

This study group may include experts knowledgeable on topics such as automotive manufacturing and dealerships, after market distribution, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, convenience stores, supermarkets, packaged goods manufacturing, department stores and discounters, jewelry and cosmetics, hotels and resorts, restaurants, casinos, and the travel industry, among others.

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Leading Experts in this Study Group

Steve Newton
President and Chief Executive Officer
MATTRESS DISCOUNTERS CORPORATION

Steve Newton is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer of Mattress Discounters (MDC), one of the largest specialty sleep retailers in the US with 150 stores, where he has been working since 2000. Mr. Newton leads the entire operation and is responsible for developing a new store sales process,...

Gary McNeil
Independent Sales Contractor
Gary McNeil Independent Contractor

Gary McNeil is currently an Independent Contractor who independently distributes mattresses for Five Star Mattress Company, a subsidiary of Serta International, where he has served since May 2008. As an Independent Contractor for Five Star Mattress, Mr. McNeil sells and distributes their products and...

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Neil Goldberg
President and Chief Executive Officer
Raymours Furniture Company, Inc.

Neil Goldberg is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Raymours and Flanigan Furniture, a privately owned home furniture retailer in the northeastern United States, where he has worked since 1980. Mr. Goldberg is working in the industry for over 30 years and he oversees 80 stores and 4,500 employees...

Andrew Ashbaucher
President
Little Dipper Associates, Inc.

Mr. Ashbaucher is currently the Owner of Little Dipper Associates, Inc, a consulting firm. While advising retail companies on operations, including products, training, and merchandising, Mr. Ashbaucher maintains a constant contact within the retail environment. He was formerly employed at Brookstone...

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Child Labor Strikes Again: Down Goes Gap | 10-31-2007
Analysis of: Gap Vows Action After Child Labor Report | www.topix.com
Author: Andrew Ashbaucher, President, Little Dipper Associates, Inc.

Gap seems Inspi(red) to maintain relationships with manufacturers that use child labor.

Garmin Still Giving Directions to Consumers | 10-30-2007
Analysis of: Foolish Forecast: Triangulating Garmin | msn.fool.com
Author: Andrew Ashbaucher, President, Little Dipper Associates, Inc.

Garmin is selling very well.  Potential problems with map makers will not affect Holiday sales.

Retail: Rate Decreases Won't Carry Over to Spending | 10-30-2007
Analysis of: Why Fed Cut Won't Save Christmas | money.cnn.com
Author: Andrew Ashbaucher, President, Little Dipper Associates, Inc.

Rate decreases don't necessarily mean more consumer spending.  Specific companies need to find ways to be profitable within the existing market.

Wow! A great sandwich and a solid investment. | 10-15-2007
Analysis of: Spicy Pickle(R) Serves Up Its Initial Public Offering | money.cnn.com
Author: Andrew Ashbaucher, President, Little Dipper Associates, Inc.

Spicy Pickle will do very well with expansion.

Nike has an eye on the ball | 09-21-2007
Analysis of: Nike first quarter profit rises 51 pct. | www.businessweek.com
Author: Andrew Ashbaucher, President, Little Dipper Associates, Inc.

Focusing on profitability puts Nike in a strong position.  Keeping an eye on the potential for its divisions instead of the performance will have lasting long term effects.

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