Sleep Savvy examines best practices that have helped successful retailers thrive in the good times and survive in the tough times These are some of the most challenging times mattress retailers have ever faced. And it’s not like things had been so easy before this. Retailers that still were adjusting to consumers’ changing shopping habits, […]
A Lifeline for Retailers
Government agencies lend a helping hand to struggling businesses Help is on the way. Retailers large and small, battered by the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak, are seeking assistance from all quarters to deal with mandated closures and stay-at-home orders, growing employee illnesses and reduced customer counts. Employees also are grasping for lifelines to deal […]
BEDDING MARKET QUARTERLY
Bedding Market Slumped in 2019. Total unit shipments of mattresses, as well as stationary and motion foundations, from U.S. producers and imports rose 2.2% in the fourth quarter of 2019, compared with the same three-month period in 2018, according to Bedding Market Quarterly, a sales trend report published by the International Sleep Products Association. The […]
Foam Home
National survey finds consumers willing to pay more for certified foam, confirms the importance of a comfortable mattress with quality materials for a good night’s sleep Nine out of 10 recent or upcoming mattress buyers are more likely to purchase a mattress that contains CertiPUR-US-certified flexible polyurethane foam, according to benchmark research conducted through an […]
Family, Tradition, Quality Are Seamless at BILTRITE
For nearly a century, this furniture store in a Milwaukee suburb has found success in proven sales strategies — and by bucking current mattress industry trends Photography by Lila Aryan Photography For BILTRITE Furniture-Leather-Mattresses, a fourth-generation, family-owned furniture store outside Milwaukee, “built right” is more than just the root of its name: It is a […]
Joplimo Mattress Is Building Beds — and a Retail Brand — to Last
After buying its own factory in 2018, the family-owned sleep chain based in Joplin, Missouri, focuses on opening new stores — and helping others Photography by Drew Kimble with 12 Eighty-One Photography The idea to open a chain of mattress stores came to Brian Croft at church. It was 2009 and he and his wife, […]
7 Simple Ways to Silence Snoring
That harsh sound coming from your throat can impede your sleep — and drive your partner crazy. Follow these suggestions to remedy the problem Editor’s Note: Savvy mattress retailers want to do everything they can to help their customers sleep better, including offering them sound advice and tips. Feel free to share this great guidance […]
While You Were Sleeping…
Placing a tooth under your pillow and waking up with cash in its place is a rite of passage for kids. What is the lore — and magic — of the tooth fairy? Editor’s note: Savvy mattress retailers want to do everything they can to help their customers sleep better, including offering them sound advice […]
Surface Story: How Long Does Coronavirus Stick Around?
Understanding how long the coronavirus lives on surfaces can help you keep your store and products clean and safe for consumers Note: This article was accurate, to the best of our knowledge, at the time it was published. However, information about the novel coronavirus and the nation’s response to the pandemic change rapidly. Check CDC.gov […]
Slowing Down the Revolving Door
Does your store suffer from high turnover? Results from a 2019 survey reveal the top 3 factors that lead employees to call it quits. Holy Moses! Why is your store experiencing such an exodus? Excuse the pun — high employee turnover is no laughing matter. If you’re seeing high turnover rates, it may be time […]
