Mattress Works Signs Agreement with Wal-Mart

Greenville, S.C., Bedding company Mattress Works has inked an agreement with Wal-Mart to establish independently operated bedding shops in the vestibule space of Wal-Mart Supercenters. The first three to open are in South Carolina-based Wal-Mart Supercenters—North Myrtle Beach, North Charleston and Travelers Rest.

According to Mattress Works CEO David Karr, the 450 to 1,150-sq.-ft. shops will be run independently of Wal-Mart and managed by local operating partners.