Simmons posts 3.1% sales gain.

Focuses on the posting of 3.1 percent sales increase by bedding major Simmons Co. in its second quarter results in Atlanta, Georgia. Improvement of the financial performance in its wholesale bedding segment; Production of juvenile products as a result of the August 2004 acquisition of the crib mattress and related soft goods business of Simmons Juvenile Products; Increase in corporate profits.