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Holiday Hours & Shipping

sleepcompany — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:06:56 +0000

Another holiday season has arrived, which means both The Mattress & Sleep Company and our suppliers will offer modified holiday hours and shipping schedules.

The Mattress & Sleep Company

Edmonton Retail Showroom

Saturday, December 24^th 11 am to 4 pm (MT) | 1 pm to 6 pm (ET)

Sunday, December 25^th Closed

Monday, December 26^th 9 am to 6 pm (MT) | 11 am to 8 pm (ET)

Tuesday – Friday 10 am to 8 pm (MT) | 12 pm to 10 pm (ET)

Saturday, December 31^st 11 am to 4 pm (MT) | 1 pm to 6 pm (ET)

Sunday, January 1^st Closed

Shipping

FedEx is closed on Monday, December 26^th and Tuesday, December 27^th. Our first scheduled pick up will be for Wednesday, December 28^th. Please note that our pick up volume on this particular day will be quite substantial. Your order is not guaranteed to be picked up on the 28^th as the truck will be over capacity. Any orders which are not picked up on the 28^th will certainly be picked up on the 29^th.

FedEx will be again closed on Monday, January 2^nd, with the first pick up in the New Year set for Tuesday, January 3^rd.

Austin Air

Austin Air will continue to operate typical business hours Monday – Friday although we feel it is important to provide one last reminder about their impending price increases for January 1^st.

Green Sleep

Green Sleep will be closed from Friday, December 23^rd until Tuesday, January 10^th. The first orders after the holiday will ship out from Green Sleep on Wednesday, January 18^th.

St. Geneve

St. Geneve will be closed from Saturday, December 24^th. They reopen on Monday, January 2^nd.

Fine-feathered frauds

sleepcompany — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 20:23:27 +0000

In the animal world, the closest thing to gold may be the fluffy underfeathers of the eider duck. The down, which female eiders pluck from their breasts to line their nests, is typically only found in parts of Iceland, Greenland and islands in the St. Lawrence River, and its warmth, softness and rarity make it a coveted filling for duvets—so much so that it costs $1,000 per pound. It’s why, after showing off a clump of eiderdown, Michael de la Place, president of industry group Downmark, gingerly plucks tiny plumules from the air before they float away. And it shows what’s at stake as companies in Canada’s close-knit down industry fight an onslaught of fakes and knock-offs flooding retail stores.

Continue reading the rest of the article on Macleans website.

Student Furniture Event

sleepcompany — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 18:00:19 +0000

We’re proud to be partnered with Goodwill Industries of Alberta for the Student Furniture Event. This event is the perfect opportunity for students on a budget who are either moving into their first apartment or not-so-spacious dorm room. The Mattress & Sleep Company offers a unique discount voucher exclusively through Goodwill to help you in your purchase of a new mattress. A new mattress will help ensure you receive the rest you need to be at your best for school.

Simply visit Goodwill’s Southside Edmonton location at 8759 51 Ave. Once you’ve purchased your furniture Goodwill will set you up with a voucher which can then be brought into our store, which is located at 10340 34 Ave (34th and Calgary Trail, next to HomeSense and Future Shop).

For this event only, we have obtained special pricing on mix-and-match mattresses and foundations from Sova, a local Edmonton mattress maker. Here is what we have for you!

$25 off any twin mattress set
$50 off any double mattress set
$75 off any queen mattress set
$25 off any size mattress only

Plus, the following bonuses at Goodwill’s request

Discount equal to the total GST (5%) on your order. Goodwill does not charge GST where-as we must, so the 5% discount will offset this for you.
Free delivery on the below Sova mismatched mattress sets or any order totalling $500 or more. If you’re purchasing a mattress only (no foundation) and your order totals less than $500, a nominal delivery fee will apply.

Sova Mismatch “Smooth Top”

A good “basic” bed. Priced as follows:

Twin Set – $329.99
Double Set – $399.99
Queen Set – $449.99
Need a mattress only? Subtract $100 from the above pricing!

Sova Mismatch Euro-Top

An up-rated basic mattress with a thicker euro pillowtop for additional softness.

Twin Set – $349.99
Double Set – $449.99
Queen Set – $499.99
Need a mattress only? Subtract $100 from the above pricing!

With your Goodwill voucher you’ll simply subtract $25 to $75 off the above pricing, and you’ll receive complimentary delivery.

Example savings on a Sova Eurotop in Queen

Regularly $499.99 + $75 for delivery + 5% GST = $603.74.

Goodwill Price of $424.99 + $0 for delivery + we pay the GST = $424.99! A savings of $178.75.

Rest assured we will rain-check if we run out of inventory. The Goodwill vouchers will be honoured through September 15th.

New Commenting System Available

sleepcompany — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:46:57 +0000

Something we’re quite excited about is the new Facebook commenting system on our website. If you’re signed into Facebook and you would like to either leave a quick comment or even ask a question about the product you’re viewing, simply post your message! For those wishing to submit a formal product review this feature still remains and is the recommend way to formulate your opinion on a product which you already own.

Getting married!

sleepcompany — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 01:33:12 +0000

To all our past, present and future customers and friends:

I’d like to apologize for not being open on Saturday, July 9th in order to serve you.

As a small family business centred here in Edmonton, I am pleased to say that sometimes family comes first. Saturday is a special day for our family. My oldest son Dylan is getting married to the love of his life, Sylvia. Since all of us wish to attend and celebrate this day with them, we found it necessary to close the store for Saturday only.

We trust you’ll understand. Please take a few moments today to visit our website. You’ll find our website quite unique and helpful. On our website you’ll find a few one-time offers to offset the inconvenience created by our family function being held in Red Deer on Saturday afternoon.

www.tmasc.ca/wedding

The store will resume opening at 1 PM MT, Sunday July 10th. Stop by for a special open house and join us for tea and coffee to celebrate.

Perhaps you have a friend or family member also getting married this summer. We’d like to share a unique story from one of our favourite suppliers, St. Geneve and “marry” it to a special offer. Purchase any St. Geneve Duvet and receive 15% off.

A TRADITION

There is an old Scandinavian tradition. When a woman married, her parents would give the couple a new down filled duvet and pillows which would have been made by her mother. Part of this tradition had the mother sewing a new coin into the duvet before the final finishing, for good luck all of their days. When we make a duvet, we do the same thing. St. Geneve Down Filled Duvets all have a coin sewn in, in the same spirit of good wishes.

Use Order Code “Wedding15” on tmasc.ca and receive 15% off any
St. Geneve duvet Saturday and Sunday only. If you’re local simply stop by the store on Sunday and we’ll extend the 15% discount on the spot.

Richard Buchfink

Abyss & Habidecor Delivery Times

sleepcompany — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 21:53:40 +0000

Each summer Abyss & Habidecor provide their employee’s the opportunity to vacation while the weather in Europe is optimal. This year, the last day for ordering prior to shutdown is July 18th. Orders received by this date will arrive here in Canada approximately August 10th. The next order will be placed August 16th for arrival here in Canada approximately September 7th.

The Mattress & Sleep Company tries our best to keep in stock as many popular items as is possible. Abyss Super Pile is typically stocked in White, Ecru, Sage, Dusty Blue, Rose and Metal.

Canada Day Hours

sleepcompany — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 21:37:51 +0000

Woohoo, Canada Day is upon us! The Mattress & Sleep Company will be open on July 1, although with shorter hours. We’ll be here from 11 am to 5 pm MT (1 pm to 7 pm ET). Feel free to stop by and visit if you’re in Edmonton. Our Toll-Free (1-877-750-1212) will also be operational during this same time.

Hours for the rest of the weekend are as usual

Green Sleep Summer Shutdown

sleepcompany — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 20:30:14 +0000

Green Sleep’s annual summer shutdown takes place this year from July 31^st until August 15^th. Any orders received by The Mattress & Sleep Company before 12 noon MT / 2 pm ET on Wednesday, July 20^th will still ship out prior to the shutdown. Any orders received after this time will be scheduled for production once Green Sleep returns in mid-August, for shipment starting from Friday, August 22^nd.

Wesley Allen Updates!

sleepcompany — Fri, 27 May 2011 17:00:34 +0000

As briefly mentioned back in April, Wesley Allen made some of the largest changes to their product selection in the 15+ years which we have worked with them. While it is sad to see many loved finishes and beds go, we welcome in many new beds and some vibrant new colours.

Buying a Wesley Allen bed is often times an emotional purchase. It is not uncommon to carefully consider the bed of your dreams. For those who are on the path to this very bed, we offer you a comprehensive guide to all of the changes for 2011. We’ll start with the good stuff!

New Colours

Wesley Allen introduced five new colours for 2011. These are Barn Red, Cotton Candy, Key Lime, Morning Yellow and Periwinkle Blue. To see the new finishes please visit our brand new Finish Chart.

New Beds

2011 see’s the introduction of many new beds!

Wesley Allen Alton Iron Bed

Wesley Allen Archer Iron Bed

Wesley Allen Barrett Iron Bed

Wesley Allen Danbury Iron Bed

Wesley Allen Eldridge Iron Bed

Wesley Allen Stonehurst Iron Bed

Wesley Allen Ariel Iron Twin Bed

Wesley Allen Jonah Iron Twin Bed

Wesley Allen Taylor Iron Twin Bed

Wesley Allen Whitney Iron Twin Bed

Wesley Allen Hannah Iron Daybed

Pricing Changes
Five popular custom finishes have now moved into the standard finish category. This means these finishes are now $146 less than they were before! The finishes include Aged Iron, Aged Nickel, Brass Bisque, Golden Bisque and Rustic Ivory.

Several beds decreased in price including the Wesley Allen Quati, which had a rather significant drop. The Twin Quati was lowered by over $300!

Discontinued Beds
The following beds have been discontinued and will not be available for order after June 1st: Benson, Franklin, Lugano, Acacia, Amherst, Aniston, Banfield, Caprio, Cardiff, Carlisle, Catalan, Croft, Dorset, Fairfax II, Granada, Granville, Greenwich, Hewitt, Ipanema, Jasper, Korbel, Malibu, Medford, Modena, Napoli, Regal, Serenade, Springfield, Summit, Toledo, Valencia, Yale.

Discontinued Finishes
Several of these finishes were relatively recent introductions which didn’t quite take off while others have been around for many years and it is merely time to say good-bye!

Firebrick Red, Sea Green, Speckled Turquoise, Aged Golden Grey, Rustic Gold, Rustic Silver, Silver Nugget, Sunshine Yellow, Textured Adobe White, Textured Burgundy, Textured Grey Mocha, Weathered Blue, Weathered Cedar, Brass / Silver (Two-Tone), Textured Azur / Merlot (Two-Tone), Satin Nickel Plated (Ultra Exclusive).

And there we have it!
A comprehensive list of the changes made by Wesley Allen for 2011. As always The Mattress & Sleep Company is delighted to extend our combined 30+ years of experience with this line. We’re available Toll-Free on 1-877-750-1212. Wesley Allen beds include Free Delivery anywhere in Canada or the lower 48 United States. Our industry-leading Sleep Sound Guarantee® provides price-matching opportunities not only before purchase but also up to 120 days after purchase, ensuring a fair price.

Shopping basket updated

sleepcompany — Thu, 12 May 2011 23:46:18 +0000

We’ve made some changes to the shopping basket and we’re excited to share these with you. The coolest new feature is a “Save to Email” option. Let’s say you’re on your smartphone and you’d rather finish your purchase at home on your computer. All you need to do is pop in your email address and click ‘Save’. We’ll shoot you a quick email and save your basket contents for 72 hours. Then when you’re home you simply click the link in the awaiting email from us, enter your email address on the basket page and your shopping basket contents from your earlier browsing are automatically uploaded.

Pretty slick. But that’s not all!

We have now also streamlined the basket content. If you need to remove an item or update the quantity you simply tick the boxes to delete or change the quantity. When done click ‘Update Basket’ and it’s all done quick and easy. No more updating or removing individual items one at a time.

Any feedback? Contact Us! We would love comments on the length of time a basket is saved for. Should it be longer? Let us know.