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Combo Design 3 in 1 Mattress (VIC) – 2014 SMART 100

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1. THE BEGINNING

This innovation came to life when…

We realised that there was a need for a premium mattress which was comfortable, affordable but also practical in its ability to accommodate additional guests when required.

We were already selling a large volume of pocket spring mattresses through a manufacturer direct to consumer business model via an online only retail model, when we decided to leverage our existing design and manufacturer relationships in China to develop a mattress that we feel added an extra degree of practicality.

We launched the Combo Design 3 in 1 Mattress this year.

2. WHAT & HOW

The purpose of this innovation is to…

Provide a premium luxury mattress at an extremely affordable price point – but to in fact one mattress that could accommodate another two additional guests.

It does this by…

The combo design mattress is comprised of three layers. The standard pocket spring mattress which makes up the base layer, a middle euro top layer and a top pillow top layer.

Each plush layer is detachable via a zipper and works as a mattress in its own right. This can then accommodate up to two additional guests.

3. PURPOSE & BENEFITS

This innovation improves on what came before because…

Mattresses with zipper functions were previously only designed to allow for users to clean and wash the mattress covers. By actually detaching multiple layers within the mattress, we have created a three-in-one mattress.

Its various benefits to the customer/end-user include…

By partnering directly with our manufacturer and cutting out overheads by going online, we not only create a quality product but also at the fraction of the true market price for such a mattress. The queen is priced at $499.

4. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

In the past, this problem was solved by…

Customers having to buy an additional futon or inflatable mattress which could be used or stored away when guests come and go.

Its predecessors/competitors include…

Traditional mattress companies such as Sealy which in our opinion have an outdated business model.

5. TARGET MARKET

It is made for…

Customers looking for high quality multi functional mattresses without having the pay the high price tag.

It is available for sale through…

An online only sales channel, exclusively at tommyswiss.com.au to deliver the best possible price and value. By going online we cut out all overheads and by going straight to the manufacturer, we cut out all middlemen and drive down prices.

Our marketing strategy is to…

As an online retailer, we rely on online marketing spend through various online channels, and carefully measure our e-commerce analytics to optimise our ROI.

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This SMART 100 profile and the information it contains is a duplication of content submitted by the applicant during the entry process. As a function of entry, applicants were required to declare that all details are factually correct, do not infringe on another’s intellectual property and are not unlawful, threatening, defamatory, invasive of privacy, obscene, or otherwise objectionable. Some profiles have been edited for reasons of space and clarity.