New store, newowners, sametop-quality service at BedsRus

from Savvy July 2022

Multiple Choices

New store, new owners,

same top-quality service at BedsRus

One of Whangārei’s most well-known locally-owned stores has undergone some big changes of late but its customers can expect the same top-quality service they are familiar with, albeit closer to town.

New owner Viktor Kral with his daughter Karolina Kral BedsRus moved in December from its locationatGumdigger Place, Raumanga, and is now situated atits more centralcornerbaseat 12APorowiniAve with off-street parking. In addition, new owners, Viktor and Jolana

Kral, along with their daughter Karolina, tookover ownership on May1 from Christine

Hawkins andKevin Jones, whoran the business for 12 years. The Krals have an extensive background in theretail sector,with Viktor as franchising managerfor manyyears. Originally from

Europe, they movedtoNew Zealand 10years ago and are currently lookingfor ahome in

Whangārei, which will end theirAuckland commute andretain the business’ status as

“locally-owned and operated”.

“We areverymuch lookingforward to being locals and being involved with the local community,”says Viktor.

Along with the new owners, is the same long-time local beddingexperts team customers arefamiliar with– Corgi, Dave and Cass– who have theexpertisetofityou to the right bed.

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Viktor himself is nostrangertothe science of sleep. “From personalexperience,I have been involved in the science of goodsleep and the importance and pressure this has on our body,”he says, adding that he is eagertoshare his wisdom with customers.“We will also install SleepStation in ourstore to help our customers choose the right Sleepyhead mattressfor their sleeprequirements.”

“How the previousowners ran the business was very successful and they have agreat reputation andfeedback from customers so wewanttokeep that.So it’s acontinuity of a good thingfor nowwhile bringing in the latest science andtechnology in future.”

The largestore has anexcellentrange of bed bases, mattresses, bedroom furniture, linen and dressings. When customers step into their new showroom,a BedsRus sleep specialist willtakethe timetofind the best choice for the customer, based on their needs, sleeping comfort, health issues, budgetand what the customer isexpecting from the new bed with best price guaranteed.

Viktor recommends visiting thestore withyourpartnerandtaking the timetolie down on the beds to ensure the right comfort and support.

“The beds are specificfor everybody so it’s a personalfeeling andeverybody needs different things soweare tryingtofindfor them the best solutiontogive them the best service.”

New Zealand-made Sleepyhead isstill the main supplierfor BedsRus, with some of their range exclusivetoBedsRus. There areseveral different support systems andcomfort layers availabletosuita variety of needs. There are beds suitablefor hotsleepers, people ofvarious size or weight, ageand those who are bothered bypartner disturbance. There is alsoa range of bedroom furniture and headboards from local Northland suppliers,renownedfor their quality.

For peaceof mind, BedsRus offera 30-day comfortwarranty on most of theirranges, along with delivery and set up of the new bed and they caneventakethe old one away, if desired.