Many retailers today are having a difficult time finding, hiring and retaining qualified job candidates. Follow these suggestions to keep your business at full employment Despite a growing number of store closures and talk of a retail apocalypse, “nearly 16 million people work in retail, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. That’s roughly one […]
Surface Story
Understanding how long the coronavirus lives on surfaces can help you keep your store and products clean and safe Note: This article was accurate, to the best of our knowledge, at the time it was posted. However, information about the novel coronavirus and the nation’s response to the pandemic changes rapidly. Check CDC.gov and with […]
Secret Shopper: Going to Extremes in California
The search for a new mattress leaves a couple feeling at times unsatisfied — and even ignored For this issue’s Undercover, we sent a middle-aged couple out to shop for a new bed for the master bedroom of their new home in Southern California. The husband and wife own a 10-year-old mattress set purchased from […]
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 […]
Millennials Drive Retail Growth
Survey reveals Gen Y are likely to make a major purchase in the next six months. Has the decline of retail been exaggerated? The answer is yes, according to TD Bank’s Retail Experience Index, a biannual survey that tracks consumers’ purchasing habits, focusing on big-ticket items of $500 or more. The survey, released Jan. 24 […]
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 […]
At Las Vegas Market: Decisions, Decisions!
Vendors expanded showrooms, extended lines and unveiled a wealth of new products that made buyers’ choices tough For trade journalists covering the Winter Las Vegas Market Jan. 26-30, the scene in the World Market Center was ideal — not so busy that vendors didn’t have time to talk about their introductions and filled with plenty […]
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 […]
You’ve Been Talking in Your Sleep
Why do we sometimes chat and walk while we’re asleep? Here’s an introduction to parasomnia and how it affects our sleep habits — and actions 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 […]
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 […]
The Buzz That Was
Looking for a refreshing way to start the new year? Clean up your vocabulary by sweeping away tired jargon and shirking the slang In today’s busy-bee society, even the best buzzwords eventually lose their sting. And so it is that we bid farewell to the 15 buzzwords that Inc.com’s Max Totsky said must go in […]
