In this issue’s installment, our secret shoppers — a senior couple living along the Gulf Coast — visit three stores for new mattresses and generally have enjoyable experiences. Here’s why Every day as a mattress retailer, you help couples find a mattress that will give each person the support and comfort necessary for a good […]
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Pump Up Your Team for Labor Day Sales
Contests and bonuses can inspire them but perks like product discounts and considerate scheduling also will show you value their contributions It’s been a long summer and now we’re heading into what, for most mattress retailers, is the biggest selling period of the year — Labor Day weekend. Unfortunately, for your team, it can feel […]
Retail Trends: Giant Steps
Smart retailers understand that the shifting retail landscape requires a leap into data collection, personalization and simplicity without losing that oh-so-important human touch The retail landscape continues to shift underfoot. Consumer shopping habits and expectations are changing, and technological advances are altering how and where people shop. With the pace of change ever-quickening, mattress retailers […]
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Riley’s Furniture & Mattress Doesn’t Let its Bedding Department Rest
This Monroe, Ohio-based store wins mattress sales with eye-catching design, well-trained staff and a commitment to customer care | Photography by Len Kaltman/West Chester Corporate Photography | It’s only in the store name that bedding takes second place at Riley’s Furniture & Mattress. From a can’t-miss mattress department that greets every customer entering the store […]
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Summer Reading List for Retailers
Pack these books for your next trip, business or pleasure Summer is a perfect time to catch up on your reading. We’ve created a list of not-too-taxing books that will help you improve your skills and your business — and maybe spark a new idea or project. Download the audiobooks to your phone, add them […]
From the Better Sleep Council
The Sound Sleepers and the Wide Awakers
New BSC research shows male retirees have the best sleep habits, while women — especially moms and students — struggle to get enough rest The Better Sleep Council, the consumer-education arm of the International Sleep Products Association, released its research findings from The State of America’s Sleep study, revealing that nearly six in 10 women […]
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Growth Ahead for Bedding Sector
ISPA’s most recent forecast predicts increases in the total U.S. market for mattresses and stationary foundations in 2019 and 2020 Editor’s note: The International Sleep Products Association’s econometric model has been updated to provide two forecasts for mattresses and stationary foundations. The first forecast measures unit shipments and dollar value for the total U.S. mattress […]
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It Is Easy Bein’ Green
Making simple changes can reduce your store’s environmental footprint and reduce your costs, too The first Earth Day was nearly 50 years ago and today, virtually everyone participates to some extent in the three Rs — reduce, reuse, recycle. Doing so helps cut the amount of stuff we send to landfills, decreases our energy use […]