Kingsdown Grows Footprint Of Branded Stores In China With Opening Of Three More Stores In Beijing, Shanghai

MEBANE, N.C., Sept. 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Poised to take advantage of the momentum of its Asian expansion, mattress supplier Kingsdown, Inc. has opened three additional stores in China taking its total footprint in the country to 39 stores in 31 cities. The company will have 75 stores in 65 cities by the end of the year through its ongoing licensing agreement with Chinese bedding producer and retailer Roth Bedding Technology International Limited.

The two companies joined forces last year, and since then, the partnership has continued to flourish. The latest openings include two additional stores in Beijing, taking the city's total to three, and a first location in Shanghai. The move solidifies the companies' growth strategy to have 500 branded stores open throughout China by 2020.

Building on its partnership with Roth, Kingsdown is growing its branded store network to increase and strengthen its presence in China, taking advantage of the demand for an American brand with a history of luxurious style and handcraftsmanship. The branded stores sell Kingsdown's collections along with products designed and developed specifically for the Chinese marketplace, a growing market for mattresses with an annual growth rate of more than 25 percent in the last five years.

"The reception to the Kingsdown brand in Asia has been incredible with the region's consumers," said Frank Hood, president and CEO of Kingsdown. "Our partnership with Roth has allowed us to capture China's luxury mattress consumer. The strategic plan we have in place will solidify Kingsdown as the leading luxury brand in this growing consumer market. We couldn't be more pleased with the results in the last 12 months, and we look forward to continuing our expansion."

"The future is bright for Kingsdown in China," said Jie Du, Roth bedding general manager. "Kingsdown's focus on styling, quality and industry leading sleep research are key characteristics for the discriminating consumer here in China who shows a strong penchant for American-made, high-end products."

Kingsdown also has branded retail showrooms in Vietnam.

Roth Bedding Technology International Limited is based in Hong Kong. The company is a leader in distribution platforms and retail.

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