SCENARIO #2:
Matt walks into your store searching for the
"perfect mattress." James greets him and shows him a handful of
mattresses from a variety of manufacturers. In less than a half
hour, the customer decides on the one he’s going to buy.
During the demonstration, James, educates the
customer on the benefits of the mattress as well as the linens they
have in stock to fit the bed perfectly. Matt walks out of the store
with everything he needs—(2) sheet sets, mattress protectors, a
duvet & duvet cover.
The bed is delivered the next day and Matt is
ready to climb into his new bed.
These stories clearly illustrate the need to
take care of the customer before they leave your store.
Regardless if Matt finds the "right" size or not, why did he have to
go to another store to find what he needs and why should he go
elsewhere?
Gotcha Covered has been perfecting their
formula for superior linens that FIT to furniture and
mattress retailers for over 10 years! Gotcha Covered knows the
importance of impeccable customer service. They practice it on a
daily basis. The company’s ability to respond immediately to
customer challenges and special shipping requests truly benefits
their retailers. Gotcha Covered understands the true definition of a
"sheet emergency!"
The care involved in the design and
manufacturing of their top-quality line definitely adds value. The
company knows that thread count is not the only assurance of quality
for sheets. Quality is also determined by the character of the
fibers, as well as how the sheet is processed and treated every step
of the way. Their linens do not contain formaldehyde or any other
harmful chemicals. The fibers are long staple and single ply and the
designs have European tailoring.
Starting this year, Gotcha Covered is adding
down alternative duvets, duvet covers, split-head sheets and
additional colors to their line. (photo of 618 thread count bed). In
keeping with their "one size does NOT fit all" philosophy, their
duvet collections are available in standard and oversized
dimensions.
They also carry a matelassé collection,
including bedskirts, exclusively designed for adjustable beds. Made
in Portugal, the bedskirts have an opening that easily fits over the
metal bar at the foot of the bed, elegantly disguising the
"clinical" look. Matching shams and coverlets are also available.
"Providing linens to FIT ALL BEDS, including
Tempur-Pedic’s dual systems, has given our accounts a great
opportunity to service all of their customers," says Lisa Bernath
Sommer, co-owner of Gotcha Covered. "Our determination in providing
high quality fabrics, great value and educating staff, has allowed
us to help our retailers grow and profit over the past 10+ years."
When Lisa trains sales staff around the
country, one of the most frequently asked questions she has to
answer is "why sell linens to my customer when they can go across
the street and buy them?" She responds: "Because it’s good customer
service! You are not trying to be a linens store, just a great sales
person who wants to service their customer completely before they
leave the store. Every shoe store sells socks & insoles. I’ve never
walked out of a Nike store without add-ons for my shoes! The same
should hold true for your customer."