NEWS RELEASE WRITTEN BY MALOUF AND PUBLISHED, UNEDITED, BY SLEEP SAVVY LOGAN, Utah, April 19, 2017 — Upscale bedding manufacturer Malouf today announced it will debut a line of headboards to complement its existing family of bed frames and bases. The company will show the new headboards at the upcoming High Point Market. “When customers […]
High Point Market: Therapedic’s Bravura Set to Steal the Show
NEWS RELEASE WRITTEN BY THERAPEDIC INTERNATIONAL AND PUBLISHED, UNEDITED, BY SLEEP SAVVY HIGH POINT, March 24, 2017—In addition to its reputation for showcasing best-of-class home furnishings and bedding, the High Point Market has also been praised for bringing world-class musical entertainment to market as part of its Stars Under The Stars program. But according to […]
High Point Market: Gold Bond Holds Social Media Contest
NEWS RELEASE WRITTEN BY GOLD BOND AND PUBLISHED, UNEDITED, BY SLEEP SAVVY HARTFORD, Conn., April 18, 2017 – Gold Bond will launch a social media contest in its showroom, located at M-610 of the International Home Furnishings Center, during the Spring High Point Furniture Market, April 22-26. The contest comes on the heels of a […]
How Nature, Naps and Showers Are All Key to Good Sleep
New research shows you can reset your ‘clock’ with a camping trip Having trouble getting good sleep? Grab your tent and head for the great outdoors. According to new research, a weekend spent outdoors can reset out-of-whack circadian rhythms and restore healthy sleep patterns. Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder conducted two studies with volunteers who […]
High Point Market: Shifman Adds Two Mattress Collections
News release written by Shifman Mattress Co. and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy Newark, NJ, March 27, 2017 — Shifman Mattress Company, a leading designer and manufacturer of luxury, handmade, two-sided mattresses for over 124 years, will unveil two additional product lines at the upcoming High Point Furniture Market. For the first time ever, Shifman […]
Malouf Achieves First-Ever 4,000 Thread Count with Release of 4K Ultra TC Sheet Set
NEWS RELEASE WRITTEN BY MALOUF AND PUBLISHED, UNEDITED, BY BEDTIMES LOGAN, Utah, April 1, 2017—Well-known for luxurious sleep products, Malouf just revealed one of the biggest innovations in sheets since Egyptian cotton, the achievement of combining 4,000 threads per square inch to create its newest line of sheets: the aptly named 4K Ultra TC sheet set. […]
The Healing Power of Sleep in Cancer
While inadequate rest increases the risk of cancer, restorative sleep is an essential part of its treatment and recovery BY TERRY CRALLE 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 from Better […]
What Kind of Sleep Animal are You?
Do you sleep like a bear, dolphin, lion or wolf? According to Michael Breus, a sleep specialist and author of the new book “The Power of When,” there’s a reason why our daily activities and sleep habits vary—our biological clocks tick differently. To help understand these variations, he categorizes four chronotypes, or classifications, based on […]
First-time Millennial Homeowners: Aspirational, Practical
Generation is focused on building home equity, doing home improvements themselves Millennial homeowners ages 22 to 39 see homeownership as a good investment, according to the ninth annual Better Homes & Gardens survey of attitude and behavior trends of U.S. homeowners. That’s especially true of millennial “firsts”—those millennials living in first homes they’ve owned for […]
Mattress Recycling Council Program Celebrates 1 Million Recycled Mark
With a successful first year of mattress-recycling programs in California, Connecticut and Rhode Island, the Mattress Recycling Council has kept more than 1 million mattresses out of landfills, officials said during a program Jan. 24 at the Winter Las Vegas Market. The steel, foam, fiber and wood removed from these products have been given new […]
Bedding Exhibitors Simplify and Restructure at 2017 Winter Las Vegas Market
On-trend looks with an easier sell BY BETH ENGLISH AND BARBARA T. NELLES Rain and cool temperatures couldn’t dampen spirits at a very brisk Winter Las Vegas Market Jan. 22-26. Market officials declared it the “largest-ever January show” with attendance surpassing last winter’s all-time high. The editors of Sleep Savvy clocked many miles each day […]
Parents Report Daylight Saving Time Negatively Affects Their Kids
NEWS RELEASE Better Sleep Council Offers Tips to Help Parents Get Kids Back to Sleep ALEXANDRIA, Virginia – March 6, 2017 – Half of all American parents say Daylight Saving Time (DST) affects their kids and more than one-quarter (29%) report it’s more difficult to get children to sleep after the time change, according to […]
Napflix Aids Sleep with Purposefully Dull Videos
Can’t sleep? Napflix to the rescue! Ordinarily, sleep experts recommend removing screens at least an hour before bedtime. But what if a screen could provide the perfect antidote to insomnia? According to a Nov. 4 article on Geek.com, Victor Guitérrez de Tena and Francesc Pérez created Napflix.tv, a “Spanish siesta video platform” that finds users […]
Infants and Parents Should Share a Room to Prevent SIDS
Babies should sleep in the same room as the parents—but on a separate surface—for at least the first six months of life to prevent SIDS, according to a recommendation by the American Academy of Pediatrics. The policy statement, based on new research, encourages parents to keep their newborn in a crib or bassinet in their […]
Drowsy Driving as Risky as Drunk Driving
A study from AAA finds sleeping less than seven hours a day doubles the dangers of crashing Drivers who miss between one to two hours of the recommended seven hours of sleep in a 24-hour period and are drowsing driving nearly double their risk of a crash, according to research from the AAA Foundation for […]
5 Suggestions for Increasing Teamwork Efficiency
Go, team, go! In today’s retail climate, one way to do more with less is through the efficiency of teamwork. Follow these 5 suggestions for making the most of your staff: Two heads are better than one, the saying goes. But that doesn’t take into account how to make three, four or five heads work […]
New Quiz to Help Your Retail Sales Associates Thrive
Are you an RSA superstar? Take—and use—this, quick, five-question quiz as a roadmap to improve your techniques to win customers and grow sales: BY KEVIN CUNDIFF It’s one thing to know the ins and outs of your product offerings, but do you really have what it takes to maneuver sensitive customer situations? Find out if […]
Bedding Market Quarterly says Third-quarter Mattress Sales Down
U.S. mattress sales dipped in the third quarter of 2016, compared with the same three-month period in 2015, according to Bedding Market Quarterly, a sales trend report published by the International Sleep Products Association. Sales of mattresses and foundations decreased by 4.7%, and wholesale revenues dropped 2.5%, compared with the same quarter last year. The […]
Magniflex brings new bed models, adjustable bases and pillows to market
Three news releases written by Magniflex and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy Magniflex continues to improve upon their mattresses with updates to their widely successful, Dolce Vita mattress line The updated Dolce Vita mattress line features an elegant new look and a classically Italian design Miami: The Dolce Vita mattress line is one Magniflex’s most […]
Tempur-Pedic Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Debut of Limited-Edition TEMPUR-Legacy Mattress
News release written by Tempur Sealy and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy Tempur-Pedic continues to deliver life-changing sleep with proprietary TEMPUR® material, building upon company founder’s vision LAS VEGAS, Jan. 20, 2017 – To celebrate 25 transformative years in sleep innovation, Tempur- Pedic announced today the introduction of the new, limited-edition TEMPUR-Legacy™ mattress, which combines […]
Stearns & Foster Celebrates Record Year for Sales and Previews Plans to Go Big in 2017
News release written by Tempur Sealy and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy On the Strength of the 2016 Redesigned Stearns & Foster® Mattress Line-Up, Including the New Reserve Collection, Stearns & Foster Looks to Increase Retailer Presence in 2017 LAS VEGAS, Jan. 20, 2017 – The launch of Stearns & Foster’s 2016 redesigned mattress line-up, […]
Trusted Sealy Mattress Brand Gets Strongest Refresh in 130-Year History
News release written by Tempur Sealy and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy Product lines revamped to offer improved support, aesthetics and value LAS VEGAS, Jan. 20, 2017 – Tempur Sealy International, Inc. (NYSE: TPX) announced today that its Sealy brand is getting an unprecedented refresh in 2017. The iconic brand known for its reliable support […]
Vispring Launches New Showroom at Las Vegas Market
News release written by Vispring and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy Friday, December 16, 2016 — Luxury British bed maker, Vispring, launches new 1,996 square foot showroom at Las Vegas Market in Building C, Space 1562. The new location, in the center of the trade furnishings sector, has given Vispring more space to embody the […]
Therapedic Looks to Strike Chord with Bravura Line
News release written by Therapedic and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy LAS VEGAS — The world’s greatest musicians know that the ability to listen is essential to delivering a great performance. Top 10 bedding producer Therapedic agrees, which is why it used the summer and fall markets to soft launch Bravura and gather input from […]
Talalay Global Targets Sleep Accessories and Canines
Two news releases written by Talalay Global and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy (1) TALALAY GLOBAL™ TO EMPHASIZE IN LAS VEGAS NEW TALALAY SLEEP ACCESSORIES TO ACCELERATE RETAIL SALES, PROFITS SHELTON, Conn.—Talalay Global™ is coming to the Las Vegas Market with a new enhanced pillow program aimed at encouraging retailers to leverage the significant profit […]
Symbol Launches SleepFresh and Meditation Hybrid Collection
News release written by Symbol Mattress and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy SYMBOL® MATTRESS PLANNING ALL-OUT LAUNCH OF CLIMATE-CONTROLLED SLEEPFRESH™ BEDS; NEW MEDITATION™ LINE ALSO ON LAS VEGAS AGENDA RICHMOND, Va.—Symbol® Mattress, which has seen a very strong response to the new SleepFresh™ line it brought to Las Vegas last summer and in subsequent test […]
Specialty Sleep Association Showroom Filled to Max
News release written by the Specialty Sleep Association and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy SSA Showroom Filled, Two New Exhibitors, Also Some Existing Members Expand Their Show Space Friant, CA – January 16, 2017 – With 28 different mattress, bedding and home furnishings manufacturers exhibiting in Showroom C-1565 at the Winter 2017 Las Vegas market, […]
Spring Air to Re-introduce Back Supporter Lines
News release written by Spring Air International and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy SPRING AIR® TO SET STAGE IN LAS VEGAS FOR DRAMATIC RE-INTRODUCTION OF BACK SUPPORTER® LINES; THIRD BACK SUPPORTER LINE TO BE LAUNCHED BOSTON—Following extensive trade and consumer research on fashion looks and fabric trends that appeal to various demographic groups, […]
Serta® to Debut All-New Perfect Sleeper® Mattresses at Vegas Market
News release written by Serta and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy New Collection Designed for Better Looks, Better Feels and Better Overall Value in 2017 Hoffman Estates, IL (December 16, 2016) – Serta, the leading mattress manufacturer in the industry, is unveiling an all-new Perfect Sleeper mattress collection at the Winter 2017 Las Vegas Market. […]
Restonic Ushers In 2017 With Bright, Bold Statement-making Mattress
News release written by Restonic and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy BUFFALO, NEW YORK Restonic, a top 10 mattress manufacturer, is making dreams come true with the launch of their Field of Dreams mattress, a fashion-forward extension of the award-winning ComfortCare® Hybrid Signature mattress collection. Build it and they will come, Shoeless Joe said, […]
Paramount Sleep and Sheex Bedding Unveil an Innovative Partnership
News release written by Paramount Sleep and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy Norfolk, Va., January 9, 2017—A new concept in bedding is going to revolutionize the mattress buying experience and will be showcased at the Red Rock Resort during the Las Vegas furniture market (Sat., Jan. 21-Wed., Jan. 25). In an untapped market niche, Paramount […]
Magniflex to Showcase Magni Smartech
News release written by Magniflex and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy Magni Smartech is the future of sleep, combining superior comfort with innovative sleep technology The Magni Smartech analyzes and records data while you sleep to provide valuable insight and recommendations that dramatically improve your sleep over time. Miami, FL: Magni Smartech is an innovative, […]
Levitation Labs to Showcase Advanced UpLIFT and GlideON Encasements
News release written by Levitation Labs and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy Company Will Occupy New Las Vegas Showroom, B-956 Chicago, IL – Jan. 16, 2017 – Based on the strong level of interest they received from retailers during their buzzworthy UpLIFT™ Weightless Mattress System product debut at the Summer Las Vegas Market this past August, […]
Kingsdown Relocating Las Vegas Showroom to C-1588
News release written by Kingsdown and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy NEW SHOWROOM DESIGN MIMICS ACTUAL RETAIL SHOWROOM ENABLES RETAILERS TO EXPERIENCE HOW BRAND WILL PLAY ON THEIR FLOORS MEBANE, N.C. – In a move to strengthen its presentation and better showcase its growing product line, luxury mattress supplier […]
HomTex to Launch New Dream Living Brand of Products at Las Vegas Market
News release written by Homtex and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy Luxury and innovation are hallmarks of new family of sheets, adjustable bases, pillows, throws and decorative pillows LAS VEGAS – U.S. based HomTex Inc., known for its well-loved DreamFit® brand of sheets, will unveil the new Dream LivingTM brand during the Las Vegas Market starting January 22, […]
Fashion Bed Group Offers Full Slate of Las Vegas Introductions
Four news releases written by Fashion Bed Group and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy (1) FASHION BED GROUP® GIVES ITS ADJUSTABLES LINE A LIFT Design Updates Focus on Features and Value CHICAGO, Ill., December 16, 2016 – Who says you can’t get more for less? That’s exactly what Fashion Bed Group® (FBG) plans to deliver […]
Simmons launches Beautyrest Silver, adds New BeautySleep models
News release written by Simmons Bedding Co. and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy Atlanta, Jan. 2017 — This January, Beautyrest® is replacing its highly successful Beautyrest Recharge® line with the new Beautyrest Silver collection, creating an easy-to-understand “better, best, luxury” step-up story for consumers. With Beautyrest Platinum™ and Beautyrest Black® rounding out the “best” and “luxury” […]
Englander to Bring New Tension Ease Line to Las Vegas
News release written by Englander and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy SHOWROOM TO INCLUDE SELECTION OF LOCALLY MADE ENGLANDER BEDS CHICAGO—Englander® Sleep Products will launch in Las Vegas a complete redesign of its Tension Ease® orthopedic collection featuring a new, proprietary latex foam. The producer also is “regionalizing” its C-1596 market space for the first […]
Diamond Mattress Expands Bed-In-Box Lines
News release written by Diamond Mattress and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy DIAMOND® MATTRESS EXPANDING BED-IN-BOX LINES IN LV TO GIVE RETAILERS ADDITIONAL OPTIONS IN EXPLOSIVE BOXED-BED CATEGORY RANCHO DOMINGUEZ, Cal.—Having seen its bed-in-box sales grow to 30 percent of its entire mattress business, Diamond® Mattress is launching in Las Vegas two new bed-in-box collections […]
Boyd to Introduce Broadest Spectrum Ever of Broyhill Beds
News release written by Boyd Specialty Sleep and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy OTHER INTROS INCLUDE NEW INNERFLEX® MODELS AND PLATFORM BED DESIGNS ST. LOUIS—Boyd Specialty Sleep® is broadening its selection of Broyhill®-branded products in Las Vegas to offer brick-and-mortar retailers the widest possible range of bed constructions, technologies, price points and aesthetics on an exclusive […]
Blu Sleep Launches Three Major Product Innovations
News release written by Blu Sleep and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy Blu Sleep Products Introduces New AirTex® Technology Breathable Covers Five Dual Comfort Pillows and the new “Loft” Mattress with “right fit for the person, right fit for the adjustable bed base” At the Winter 2017 Las Vegas Market Pompano Beach, FL – January 16, […]
Kaymed Promises No More Guessing With Next-Gen Sleep Diagnostics
News release written by Kaymed and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy Dublin, Dec. 5, 2016—Kaymed, which is exhibiting at Winter Las Vegas Market, booth 57 in the Specialty Sleep Association showroom (C-1565) is the Ireland-based mattress and foam producer that is also becoming a leader in technologies that measure and fit consumers to sleep products. […]
W. Silver Introduces New Adjustable Beds and Folding Foundation
News release written by W. Silver Products and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy El Paso, TX – January 16, 2017 – Building upon the explosive growth of the adjustable bed category, W Silver Products will be expanding its comprehensive line of adjustable bed bases with key improvements and new product introductions at the Winter Las Vegas […]
Generation Z Enters the Workforce with Ambition
Gen Z is about to hit the workforce. Here’s the scoop on a generation that blends old-school values with the digital world: Look out, retailers: Here comes Generation Z, born between 1995 and 2009, and about to enter the workplace with a bang. According to a survey by Monster.com, an employment website based in Weston, […]
Go Ahead, Nap, If You Can at Washington D.C. Sleep Boutique
Meditation and sleep boutique offers 20-minute respites in troubled times. In the middle of a stress-filled fall election season, a savvy Washington, D.C., entrepreneur opened a meditation and sleep boutique called Recharj in the heart of the city. An Oct. 13 headline in The Washington Post read, “Would You Pay for a 20-Minute Nap? This […]
Bedding News from Fall High Point Market
BY BETH ENGLISH AND BARBARA T. NELLES After touring sleep products showrooms at the quietly interesting High Point Market Oct. 22-26, we bring you this series of vignettes filled with some intriguing finds–from two-sided mattresses to pillows with springs. Gold Bond thinks young Mattress and futon manufacturer Gold Bond, with headquarters in Hartford, Connecticut, rolled […]
Shifman Mattress Co. donates sleeping mats to Haitian hurricane victims
MATTRESS INDUSTRY NEWS RELEASE News release written by Shifman Mattress Co. and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy Shifman Mattress Co. in conjunction with Kafe Louverture donates 10 double-sided sleeping mats to families affected by Hurricane Matthew Newark, NJ, Nov. 16, 2016 — Last month, Hurricane Matthew drove directly through Haiti, leaving a death toll of over […]
Retailer Web Services launching holiday deals on major mattress and appliance brands
NEWS RELEASE News release written by Retailer Web Services and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy Hosting Guests this Holiday Season? Deals on Home Appliances and Mattresses are Aplenty SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Oct. 18, 2016—Independent retailers across the country are bracing for the “triple threat” frenzy of holiday shopping known as Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber […]
It All ‘Ads’ Up: Bedding Ads Auction Donates to Cancer Research
A treasure trove of bedding ads, dating from the Gilded Age to the Swinging ’60s, helps support research into one of the deadliest cancers Ten years ago, Sam Chase, co-founder of mattress protection supplier Fabrictech (now PureCare) died of pancreatic cancer. Chase had spent decades assembling and curating an extensive collection of bedding print ads, […]
Mattress shoppers can play games, win prizes at Gold Bond showroom
MATTRESS INDUSTRY NEWS RELEASE News release written by Gold Bond and published, unedited, by Sleep Savvy Gold Bond launches social media contest at High Point Market Prizes include premium futon and floor sample HARTFORD, Conn., Oct. 19, 2016 – Independent, family-owned Gold Bond Mattress, is getting social at the 2016 High Point Furniture Market this […]
Malouf moves to new High Point Showroom, launches IceTech mattress protector
MATTRESS INDUSTRY NEWS RELEASE Malouf Unveils New Showroom and Products at High Point Market LOGAN, Utah, Oct. 18, 2016 – Upscale bedding accessories provider, Malouf moved to a new showroom for the upcoming High Point Market; a move that prepares the company for increasing traffic and facilitates its customized sales approach. The new showroom at […]
Southern California Furniture and Accessory Market Opens Nov. 9 Under New Management
NEWS RELEASE All-new Southern California Furniture and Accessory Market opens under new management Nov. 9-10 with the latest trends in home decor LONG BEACH, CALIF., Oct. 19, 2016 – New management will bring fresh energy and trending styles to an expanded marketplace of furniture, bedding and home accessories products when the new Southern California Furniture […]
Web Campaigns for Mattresses Defy Tradition
Numbers show bedding advertisers approach TV and digital quite differently in their web campaigns While TV advertising for mattresses spikes every summer from Memorial Day through Labor Day, that ad spend does not appear to correlate with the industry’s ad spending on the web, according to “Mattress Advertising: Seasonality in TV and Paid Search,” a […]
Consumer Tips on How to Move a Mattress
NEWS RELEASE Vancouver Moving Company Reveals how to Move a Mattress like a Pro VANCOUVER, BC–(Marketwired – Oct. 17, 2016)–Ferguson Moving & Storage, a Vancouver moving company, has just released a blog that addresses one of the most difficult aspects of moving-the mattress. For more information, go to: How to move a mattress. Large pieces, […]
Risk of SIDS Continues in Unsafe Environments
A new study finds that caregivers still are putting babies to sleep in unsafe environments While many parents know the “Back to Sleep” tagline, a recent study finds that parents still are putting their babies to sleep in ways that raise the risk of sudden infant death syndrome. The study, published in the Aug. 15 […]
Vita Talalay latex brand offers virtual-reality glasses with purchase
MATTRESS INDUSTRY NEWS RELEASE Vita Talalay Makes Falling Asleep a Virtual Dream Maastricht, the Netherlands, Sept. 2016 — Radium Foam, makers of Vita Talalay latex foam introduce the first virtual reality experience ever to enhance night-time relaxation for better sleep, to be launched to retail stores worldwide on 1st of December 2016. The company, which prides […]
California’s CalRecycle Conducts Site Inspections
CalRecycle visits stores to verify that retailers are in compliance with the state’s mattress-recycling program Staff members of California’s Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) are conducting inspections to verify that retailers and other parties are complying with the Used Mattress Recovery and Recycling Art, reports the Mattress Recycling Council, a nonprofit organization created […]
Bye Bye Mattress and No-cost Mattress Recycling
Thousands of mattresses are recycled each month in California, Connecticut and Rhode Island as a result of Bye Bye Mattress, the Mattress Recycling Council’s consumer-facing program. Retailers in these states are eligible for no-cost recycling through Bye Bye Mattress. Here’s how to receive these services: California: MRC works with various recyclers throughout the state. Retailers […]
U.S. Veterans and Their Families Suffer from Sleep Disorders
U.S. veterans with sleep disorders on the rise A study by researchers at the University of South Carolina in Columbia reveals that sleep disorders in veterans has increased six-fold over an 11-year period. A sample of more than 9.7 million U.S. veterans seeking care in the Veterans Health Administration between 2000 and 2010 showed the […]
How a Fatty Diet Leads to Daytime Sleepiness
If you’re sleepy during the day, take a look at the amount of fat in your diet. Researchers at the University of Adelaide in Adelaide, Australia, examined the food intake and sleep habits of more than 1,800 men over the course of a year. They found that those who ate a high-fat diet were more […]
Medical Association Offers Guidance to Reduce Harmful Effects of LED Streetlights
Carefully lighting the way As cities replace streetlights with more energy-efficient LEDs, decisions about the type of LED lights selected should be taken into consideration, doctors say. The American Medical Association adopted a community guidance report at its annual meeting this summer to help communities select lights that will have the least amount of human […]
How Well Are You Competing with Online Retailers?
BY GARY JAMES As more online retailers and e-commerce players pop up, brick-and-mortar stores look for ways to retain customers—and profits. Consider these tactics for succeeding in the cyber world. This has been a busy year on the boxed-bed front, as manufacturers and retailers alike respond to the wave of new competition from e-commerce upstarts. […]
Las Vegas Market Mattress News Includes Lots of Under-bed Finds
Adjustable bases, frames and storage options among many solutions at summer show BY BETH ENGLISH AND BARBARA T. NELLES While major line changes were not on the menu at sleep products showrooms during the Las Vegas Market July 31-Aug 4, the editors of Sleep Savvy uncovered plenty of news—and, mostly, it was under the […]
U.S. Mattress Sales Tick Up Slightly in Second Quarter
U.S. mattress sales rose in the second quarter of 2016, compared with the same three-month period in 2015, according to Bedding Market Quarterly, a sales trend report published by the International Sleep Products Association. Sales of units (mattresses and foundations) increased 0.8% and the wholesale dollar value of those units was up 5.5%, compared with the […]
Steinhoff and Mattress Firm to Form World’s Largest Bedding Retailer
Via BedTimes Magazine Steinhoff International Holdings NV, with headquarters in Johannesburg, announced July 8 that it planned to acquire Houston-based Mattress Firm Holding Corp. for $64.00 per share in cash, or $2.4 billion. The offer was unanimously approved by the boards of both companies and will result in the largest multi-brand mattress retail distribution network […]
Tip Sheet: How-to Beat Retail Burnout
The competitive, people-oriented environment of a showroom floor can lead to physical and mental stress. Here are 5 ways to stay motivated. Stress on the sales floor and in the workplace is nothing new, but it seems to be on the rise. According to a June 27 article by Rich Fernandez posted on the HarvardBusiness Review […]
Summer of Giving: Bedding Industry Donates Product
Members of the bedding industry help communities by donating mattresses and sleep products to those in need Mattress retailers and manufacturers are a generous bunch, as news stories throughout the summer proved, and Sleep Savvy would like to highlight a few of their acts of kindness. In May, retailer Mattress Ranch, which has 11 locations […]
Infographic: American Workers Are Sleep-Deprived
According to this infographic published by the Safety Management online degree program at Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, Kentucky, U.S. employees are short on sleep and it’s affecting their performance on the job, and causing more workplace injuries than ever before. Studies show that American workers are sleeping one to two hours less per day than […]
U.S. Mattress Sales Revenues Rise in Second Quarter
U.S. mattress sales rose in the second quarter of 2016, compared with the same three-month period in 2015, according to Bedding Market Quarterly (paywall), a sales trend report published by the International Sleep Products Association. Sales of units (mattresses and foundations) increased 0.8% and the wholesale dollar value of those units was up 5.5%, compared […]
MRC Offers Materials and Resources for Retailers
The Mattress Recycling Council offers consumer-education materials and resources for registered retailers at no cost. While stores aren’t required to use them, they are designed to help explain state recycling programs to customers. Included are: Information cards: These smartphone-sized cards, which can be attached to receipts or invoices, direct customers here for information about the […]
Third State Enacts Mattress Recycling Law
New Rhode Island Mattress Recycling program is funded through $10 fee for each mattress, box spring. On May 1, Rhode Island became the third U.S. state to launch a free recycling program for mattresses and box springs. The program, called Bye Bye Mattress, establishes free collection points in cities and towns across the state. Ocean […]
U.S. Wholesale Revenues Set New High in 2015
The U.S. mattress industry in 2015 continued its upward trend in both unit shipments and wholesale dollar values, according to the 2015 Mattress Industry Report of Sales and Trends recently released by the International Sleep Products Association. U.S. mattress manufacturers shipped nearly 39 million units (mattresses and foundations) in 2015—up 4.5% over 2014 levels. Wholesale […]
Forecast: U.S. Mattress Sales to Rise
The U.S. mattress industry is projected to enjoy healthy increases in both units shipped and the value of those shipments for 2016 and 2017, according to a new forecast from the International Sleep Products Association. The forecast, released in May, projects that the number of mattresses and foundations shipped will rise by 3.5% and the […]
Long Hours Can Be Hazardous To Your Health
Does working more hours increase your bottom line? Research says ‘nope.’ Take note, retailers: According to a recent post on Inc.com, working too much can be counterproductive and even lead to health problems. The business website cites various reports and scientific studies that suggest working more than 40 hours a week can have negative physical, […]
How To Train Your Brain to Improve Concentration
As a retailer, you have a lot on your mind. Follow these 3 tips to improve concentration and productivity: During the workday, distractions run rampant—phone calls, emails, interactions with vendors, employees and shoppers. To counteract these productivity speed bumps, try these three tips, offered by David Rock and reported by Nadia Goodman in Entrepreneur.com. Rock […]
Mattress Shopping Isn’t So Bad After All
BSC survey reveals Americans don’t stress over buying a new bed and mattress shopping It’s a familiar headline that tends to say something along these lines—Americans loathe mattress shopping. Or, mattress shopping frustrates consumers. But the notion that mattress shopping stresses out Americans is a fallacy, based on a recent survey from the Better Sleep […]
Why Pillows Are the Solution to Higher Sales
Are you looking for ways to increase your conversation rate? Up your focus on pillows before customers rest-test a single mattress. By Gordon Hecht People in the mattress industry, whether in a full-line furniture store or a bedding specialist, have a unique view of their incoming shopping traffic. Full-line stores often are satisfied with converting […]
High Protein Weight Loss Diet Improves Sleep
People following a high protein diet to lose weight may enjoy a benefit beyond shedding pounds—a better night’s sleep. In a study conducted by Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, 44 overweight or obese adults consumed either a normal protein or high protein diet designed for weight loss and were asked to rate the quality […]
Sleep Loss Boosts Hunger and Really Bad Food Choices
After a rough night of sleep loss, do you tend to wake up with the munchies? According to new research by the University of Chicago Medical Center, there’s a reason why lack of sleep increases unhealthy food choices. The study shows that sleep deprivation produces higher and more sustained levels of a lipid (specifically an […]
Workplace Epidemic: Employees Work Sleepy
A recent survey of more than 1,000 U.S. workers from Accountemps, a staffing firm based in Menlo Park, California, finds that nearly three-quarters of U.S. working employees report working while tired and nearly one-third say they do so “very often.” Younger workers are particularly likely to head into the office feeling less than well-rested. Eighty-six […]
Tired Teenagers Lead to Unsafe Behavior
CDC report finds that lack of sleep among high school students leads to unsafe behavior High school students in the United States who don’t get a good night’s sleep are more inclined to engage in risky behaviors than those who receive sufficient sleep, according to a new report released by the U.S. Centers for Disease […]
Spring High Point Market Bedding News
Ah, beauty, in bedding! Springtime show ushers in freshened products with designer touches ByBarbara T. Nelles and Beth English At this quiet show in bedding, it was the little things that really stood out in bedding showrooms. As we walked the Spring High Point Market, the editors of Sleep Savvy lingered over beautiful details on […]
Millennials Are Savvy Savers, New Survey Says
Millennials could teach older generations a thing or two about saving money, according to a survey from BankRate.com, a personal finance website. Some 62% of millennials say they are saving more than 5% of their incomes—up from 42% last year. By comparison, only 50% of older adults (defined by BankRate.com as age 30 and up) are […]
Financial Stress For Americans Peaks In Midlife
Economic anxiety index: Financial stress for Americans peaks in midlife Squeezed by a mix of personal and professional pressures, middle-age Americans feel the most financial pressure, according to a poll from the national radio program “Marketplace” and Edison Research. In a survey of 1,000 people, respondents ages 35 to 54 reported having the most financial […]
Simmons Beautyrest Black Partners with Quarterback Tom Brady to Promote Luxury of Sleep
Atlanta-based Simmons Bedding Co. LLC made a splash this week when it unveiled a new Beautyrest Black campaign featuring winning quarterback Tom Brady with the NFL’s New England Patriots. The partnership with Brady includes a “rich array of content, including but not limited to new television and digital spots created by global communications agency KBS,” […]
Simmons Helps Stores Step Up Their Technology Game
Editor’s Note: The relationship between retailers and product manufacturers is a critically important one. When they work well together, both enjoy greater success. With that in mind, Sleep Savvy has created Spotlight, an occasional feature. In each Spotlight, we’ll speak with a manufacturer about its latest products and, most importantly, the innovative ways it works […]
Girls Just Want to Have Fun
Art Van Furniture and Indiana radio station host ladies night out—complete with music, treats and, of course, home furnishings offerings Every woman needs a night out once in a while. Warren, Michigan-based Art Van Furniture recently teamed up with radio station Hot 107.9 FM to give gals a fun evening of “entertainment, excitement, pampering and […]
Better Bed Quizzz
The BSC launches a digital tool during Better Sleep Month to help consumers enter the mattress-buying process The Better Sleep Council, the consumer-education arm of the International Sleep Products Association, is introducing a “decision tree” application to help guide consumers through the initial steps of mattress shopping. The launch is in conjunction with its annual […]
News Release: Beautyrest Declares April National Training Month
NEWS RELEASE Beautyrest Declares April Inaugural National Training Month for Bedding Industry (ATLANTA – April 14, 2016) – This April, Beautyrest institutes the bedding industry’s inaugural National Training Month, a campaign aimed at preparing sales associates for the historically busy summer selling season. Throughout the month, Beautyrest will roll out a series of online and […]
CDC Finds a Third of Americans Don’t Get Enough Sleep
More than a third of Americans aren’t getting enough sleep and are suffering related health consequences, according to a report from the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released Feb. 19. (The less-than-scintillating title of the report—“Prevalence of Healthy Sleep Duration Among Adults—United States, 2014”—might help put some of those folks to sleep, but […]
Study Shows Retail Workers Are Satisfied, Engaged in Work
Are you having a good day selling sleep products today? Yes? You’re not alone. A recent study shows people working in the consumer products and services sector, which includes retail, are more engaged in and satisfied with their work than those in other fields. The data comes from “2016 Best Industry Ranking: Employee Engagement & […]
The Economic Cost of Sleep Deprivation
Better Sleep Council survey: U.S. adults spend $5 billion in cost to compensate for not getting enough rest American adults spend more than $5 billion annually trying to compensate for poor sleep, according to new research from the Better Sleep Council, the consumer-education arm of the International Sleep Products Association. Eighty-two percent of U.S. adults […]
Shifts in the Shopping Landscape and Consumer Attitudes
Trends expert predicts four ways consumer attitudes will change. If you think it’s increasingly difficult to predict the tastes and behaviors of your potential customers, you’re not alone. But that doesn’t make the effort any less important to your success. One reason it’s so challenging is that consumers themselves feel like balls in a pinball […]
Ending the Bedtime Battleground
Recommended by a pediatric sleep expert, a sleep pass can turn your bedtime battleground with your children into a peaceful experience. BY TERRY CRALLE 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 […]
Rhode Island Approves Mattress Recycling Program
Statewide mattress recycling program to begin May 1 The approved plan requires that retailers add a $10 recycling fee to each new or renovated mattress and box spring sold to Rhode Island consumers, who will see the charge as a separate line item on their receipt. Retailers and other businesses selling mattresses will remit those […]
Las Vegas Market Report: ‘The Perfect Storm’
Bedding vendors unleash blizzard of boxed beds and bases, snowy fabrics and fluffy pillows—all designed to warm up retail sales. BY BETH ENGLISH AND BARBARA T. NELLES Bedding buyers who traveled to the Winter Las Vegas Market Jan. 24-28 at the World Market Center were treated to an array of new products in what has […]
The High Cost of Better Sleep
NEWS RELEASE Contact: Mary Helen Rogers 571-482-5436 mhrogers@sleepproducts.org Kristen J. Gough 914-837-8912 kgough@marcusthomasllc.com THE HIGH COST OF POOR SLEEP New Better Sleep Council Research Shows Economic Cost of Sleep Loss in the Billions ALEXANDRIA, Virginia – March 3, 2016 – American adults spend more than $5 billion annually trying to compensate for poor sleep, according […]
Reverie Develops ‘retainer-less’ adjustable bases
News release REVERIE DEVELOPS INDUSTRY’S FIRST “RETAINER-LESS” SYSTEM TO HOLD MATTRESSES IN PLACE ON ADJUSTABLE BASES WITHOUT RETAINER BARS NEW PROGRIP™ BAR-FREE RETAINER SYSTEM TO DEBUT AT LAS VEGAS MARKET BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan Jan. 24, 2016 – Reverie, the leading manufacturer of adjustable foundations, is bringing a huge innovation to the market with the introduction […]
E.S. Kluft & Co. Honors Founder King Karpen
NEWS RELEASE E.S. KLUFT & CO. HONORS AIRELOOM FOUNDER & INDUSTRY PIONEER KING KARPEN WITH NEW 75TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA – To celebrate the 75th anniversary of its Aireloom brand, E.S. Kluft & Company, America’s premier luxury bedding manufacturer, is debuting a new collection named for Aireloom founder and sleep products industry […]
Customatic Introduces $599 Adjustable Base
NEWS RELEASE CUSTOMATIC WILL INTRODUCE $599 FAIRMONT ADJUSTABLE BASE NEW “ECONOLINE COLLECTION” COMBINES QUALITY & VALUE AT BEST PRICES IN INDUSTRY NATICK, MA – Customatic Adjustable Bedz, a retail solutions provider dedicated to the advancement of custom sleep products, announced its taking the industry lead in introducing a value-packed adjustable base starting at $599, queen […]
Customatic Adjustable Bedz Moves Into Mattresses
NEWS RELEASE Customatic Adjustable Bedz Making Move Into Mattresses NATICK, MA – Customatic Adjustable Bedz, a retail solutions provider dedicated to the advancement of custom sleep products, announced it will unveil a new division and mattress brand, myContour, at the upcoming Winter Las Vegas Furniture Market, Jan. 24th -28th. The new line is the company’s first […]
Dormeo Unveils Storage Base
NEWS RELEASE DORMEO N.A. PUTTING MORE UNDER THE MATTRESS MANUFACTURER WILL INTRODUCE FIRST STORAGE BASE AT VEGAS MARKET PLANO, TX – Whether a consumer lives in a mansion or a studio apartment, the one thing they share in common is a belief that they don’t have enough storage space. In response to increasing consumer demands […]
OMI Broadens Organicpedic Earth Line
NEWS RELEASE OMI RESPONDS TO GREATER DEMAND BY RETAILERS TO BROADEN ORGANICPEDIC EARTH LINE YUBA CITY, CA – Organic Mattresses, Inc. (OMI), the nation’s number-one manufacturer of organic mattresses under the Organicpedic™ brand, will introduce its new Pinnacle at the upcoming Las Vegas Furniture Market, Jan. 24th-28th. Debuting as the most expensive model in the […]
Kingsdown Updates Sleep Smart
NEWS RELEASE KINGSDOWN PRESENTS UPDATED “SLEEP SMART” MATTRESS AT WINTER LAS VEGAS MARKET SLEEP SYSTEM USES INFORMATION FROM MORE THAN A DECADE PLUS OF SLEEP RESEARCH TO PROVIDE HEALTH BENEFITS TO CONSUMERS MEBANE, NC – Premium mattress manufacturer Kingsdown, Inc., announced it will showcase its remodeled Sleep Smart system at the Winter Las Vegas Market […]
Tempur Sealy Announces Increased Advertising Commitment
NEWS RELEASE Tempur Sealy Announces Significantly Increased Advertising Commitment to Support Powerhouse Brands 2016 Marketing Plans Intended to Drive Retail Traffic and Consumer Demand LAS VEGAS, Jan. 22, 2016 – The excitement being generated by Tempur Sealy International, Inc. is not limited to the launch of the new TEMPUR-Breeze™ line and the redesigned 2016 Stearns & Foster® […]
Stearns & Foster Reserve Collection Debuts at Las Vegas Market
NEWS RELEASE Brand Known for Finest Beds Made Embraces Modern Design as Stearns & Foster Debuts Redesigned 2016 Collection New Reserve Collection Debuts at Las Vegas Furniture Market LAS VEGAS, Jan. 22, 2016 – Stearns & Foster® announced today a new chapter in the brand’s history with the debut of its redesigned mattress line-up, including the […]
New Tempur-Breeze Features Cooling Technology
NEWS RELEASE New TEMPUR-Breeze™ Line Features Best-in-Class Cooling Technology to Deliver Transformative Sleep New Line Launched to Help the Nearly Half of Consumers who Describe Themselves as ‘Hot Sleepers’ LAS VEGAS, Jan. 22, 2016 – Building on its worldwide reputation of developing proprietary, innovative products to unlock a transformative night’s sleep, Tempur-Pedic announced today the introduction of […]
Beautyrest Builds On Luxury Success With New Beautyrest Black
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BEDDING TRADE ONLY Beautyrest Builds On Luxury Success With New Beautyrest Black – Integrated SmartMotion base provides custom sleep tracking, tips, smart alarm and more for personalized sleep support – (ATLANTA – January 24, 2016) – After a year of record-setting sales, Beautyrest® is set to debut twelve new […]
Spring Air Chattam & Wells ‘Throne’ Bed Has European Grandeur
NEWS RELEASE Spring Air Brings European-Style Grandeur to Las Vegas Market With Chattam & Wells ‘Throne’ Bed BOSTON—Simultaneous with the company’s 90th Anniversary and the North American launch of a new 2016 Chattam & Wells collection in Las Vegas, Spring Air will showcase at market a dramatic and “uber luxurious” international version of the […]
Malouf to Debut Scented Pillows with a Unique Twist
NEWS RELEASE Malouf to Debut Scented Pillows with a Unique Twist LOGAN, Utah JAN. 19, 2016 – Upscale bedding accessories provider Malouf unveils three scented pillows with included essential oil spritzers offering the unique ability to refresh or customize its fragrance. This innovation enhances the sleep experience by customizing the aromatic environment surrounding a pillow […]
Vispring Launches Three Products at Las Vegas Market
NEWS RELEASE VISPRING ANNOUNCES THREE NEW PRODUCT LAUNCHES AT LAS VEGAS MARKET, JAN. 24-28 PLYMOUTH, United Kingdom Jan. 19, 2016 — Vispring will be launching three new products at Las Vegas Market, taking place January 24-28. Combined, the headboard collaboration with designer Staffan Tollgård, the limited edition Europa bed, and the new Oxford model will […]
Thomashilfen Offers New ThevoRelief Models
News release Thomashilfen North America to Offer ThevoRelief Models in Consumer-Friendly Softer, Medium and Firm Choices at the Winter Las Vegas Market SEATTLE, WASHINGTON Dec. 4, 2015 – Responding to valuable information from both consumers and mattress retailers, Thomashilfen, North America has expanded its scientifically proven and tested therapeutic bed line to address the comfort […]
Teamex Shows ‘Sleepleasant Soothing Waters’ Heated Topper
News release Teamex To Show the Sleepleasant “Soothing Waters” Heated Mattress Topper at Specialty Sleep Showroom C-1565 in Las Vegas December 7 , 2015 – Fairfield, NJ – With the ever expanding demand and opportunity for accessories or aftermarket products designed to enhance sleep comfort, Teamex Corporation (Teamex) of Fairfield, NJ will be introducing their […]
Therapedic Debuts Four New Collections
News release FOUR NEW COLLECTIONS TO DEBUT AT THERAPEDIC INTERNATIONAL SHOWROOM AT THE JANAURY LAS VEGAS MARKET Princeton, New Jersey Jan. 20, 2016–The Therapedic International space plans to be a hotbed of activity with the release of four new product collections at the January Las Vegas Market. The company recently moved into a newly renovated […]
Symbol Launches New Brand ID, New Lines
News release SYMBOL® MATTRESS LAUNCHING NEW BRAND IDENTITY, RETAIL-FOCUSED BUSINESS OBJECTIVES AND NEW PRODUCT LINES IN MAJOR LV INITIATIVE RICHMOND, Va. Jan. 20, 2016—Symbol Mattress is re-introducing itself to retailers in Las Vegas, bringing to the winter market a new brand identity, retail-focused business objectives, several new product lines, plus the first phase in a renovation […]
Serta Redesigns iComfort for 2016
News release Serta Redesigns its iComfort® Mattresses for 2016 New collection includes both all-foam and hybrid models with Serta’s most advanced technologies HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILLINOIS (December 9, 2015) – Serta, the leading mattress manufacturer in the industry, announced today that an all-new collection of iComfort mattresses will be unveiled at the Winter 2016 Las Vegas […]
Spring Air 90th Anniversary Products and Events Headline at Market
News release 90th ANNIVERSARY PRODUCTS, EVENTS AND NEW, ‘REDEFINED’ CHATTAM & WELLS COLLECTION LEAD SPRING AIR’S LAS VEGAS MARKET CHARGE BOSTON Jan. 20, 2016— Spring Air® International will commemorate its 90th birthday during the Las Vegas Market, launching a 90th Anniversary bed collection dressed in contemporary tuxedo looks, plus a number of themed promotions, contests, advertising […]
Specialty Sleep Association Showroom Product Lineup and Floor Plan
News release New Companies fill out the SSA Showroom’s Show-within-a-Show innovative product lineup 31 Bedroom exhibitors all in one spot makes it a must-see for retailers Friant, CA – Dec. 10, 2016 – The Specialty Sleep Association ( SSA) has once again sold out the space in their Building C, fifteenth floor mattress and bedding […]
Pure Talalay Bliss Stakes Out ‘Modern Luxury’ Brand Position
News release PURE TALALAY BLISS™ TO STAKE OUT IN LAS VEGAS DRAMATIC NEW ‘MODERN LUXURY’ BRAND POSITION IN ULTRA HIGH-END BEDDING SEGMENT SHELTON, Connecticut Jan. 20, 2016—In a move to drive the distinction between Talalay latex and other latex, pure LatexBLISS™ has been re-branded and re-concepted as Pure Talalay Bliss™–the new symbol of modern […]
PureCare Introduces Technical Textile Enhanced Sleep Collection
NEWS RELEASE PureCare – Technical Textile Enhanced Sleep Collection FAIRFIELD, New Jersey – December 14, 2015 – Over the past decade, PureCare has redefined health and wellness in the top-of-bed category, fusing innovative products and enhanced technical textiles to craft a complete collection of wellness-focused sleep products. Today the company offers its retailers and consumers […]
Noctova Introduces Memory Foam Beds and Accessories
NEWS RELEASE Noctova Sleep To Reach Retailers at Las Vegas Market with “Real Value” Story New Products Featured in SSA Showroom C-1565 SAINT LOUIS, MO Dec. 2, 2015 – Leveraging off of both unanticipated, but well received growth and a strong consumer marketing message that Price Plus Quality Equal Real Value, Noctova® Sleep will be […]
Naturepedic Launches Chorus Organic Mattress
NEWS RELEASE Naturepedic Launches Chorus Organic Mattress Chorus incorporates universal comfort and organic design at an entry level price point CHAGRIN FALLS, Ohio – Naturepedic, manufacturer of certified organic mattresses and sleep accessories for the luxury adult market, will launch the Chorus organic mattress at the 2016 Las Vegas Market. This entry-level mattress is ideal […]
Leggett & Platt Eliminates Retention Bar, Adds Features to 2016 Prodigy Adjustable Base
NEWS RELEASE LEGGETT & PLATT® ELIMINATES BAR RETENTION, EXPANDS FEATURES ON NEW 2016 PRODIGY™ ADJUSTABLE BASE Redesigned Prodigy features MicroHook™ retainer system for a streamlined look. CARTHAGE, Missouri, Jan. 17, 2016 – Leggett & Platt® Adjustable Bed Group has reinvented the Prodigy base, adding its exclusive MicroHook™ mattress-retention system to eliminate retainer bars often seen […]
King Koil Introduces New World Luxury Models, Direct-Ship Program
NEWS RELEASE NEW WORLD LUXURY™ SERIES’ BEDS, NEW DIRECT SHIP AND SLEEP DATA-COLLECTION PROGRAMS ON TAP IN KING KOIL LAS VEGAS SHOWROOM A-538 WILLOWBROOK, Ill.—King Koil® will be launching in Las Vegas several new options related to its World Luxury line of beds, along with a new sleep data collection technology and a new […]
Forever Foundations Introduces New Bed Foundation Accessories
NEWS RELEASE FOREVER FOUNDATIONS INTRODUCES A FULL LINE OF BED FOUNDATION ACCESSORIES AT THE LAS VEGAS MARKET ‘WE ARE RE-INVENTING THE FOUNDATION ‘TO MAKE IT YOURS!’ December 8, 2015 – Irvine, CA – Leveraging off of the exploding growth of the mattress / bedding accessories market, offering total sleep solutions to retailers and consumers, Forever […]
Fashion Bed Group Unfolds Future With SNAP Bed
NEWS RELEASE FASHION BED GROUP® UNFOLDS THE FUTURE OF BED DESIGN New Series Makes Shipping, Set-up and Style a SNAP! CHICAGO, December 17, 2015 – With Fashion Bed Group’s new SNAP™ Beds, set-up and shipping have never been simpler. These revolutionary bed designs from the leading U.S. retail supplier of bedding accessories literally “snap” together […]
Fashion Bed Group Unveils New Bedding Support Options
NEWS RELEASE FASHION BED GROUP® OFFERS STRENGTH AND FUNCTIONALITY WITH NEW BEDDING SUPPORT OPTIONS New Platform Bed Frame Offers Storage Options and Eliminates Box Spring CHICAGO, Ill., December 17, 2015 – Inspired by the adage that it’s what’s underneath that counts, Fashion Bed Group® (FBG), the leading U.S. retail supplier of bedding accessory products, is […]
Fashion Bed Group Adds New Pillow Offerings
NEWS RELEASE PILLOW TALK: NEW OFFERINGS FROM FASHION BED GROUP® FEATURE INNOVATIVE COOLING AND COMFORT TECHNOLOGY CHICAGO, Ill., December 17, 2015 – Keep your cool – and get a better night’s sleep – with new memory foam bedding accessories from Fashion Bed Group® (FBG), the leading U.S. retail supplier of bedding accessory products. Building on […]
Fashion Bed Group Offers On-Trend Headboards
NEWS RELEASE HEADBOARDS HEADLINE MARKET HIGHLIGHTS FROM FASHION BED GROUP® On-trend Upholstered Offerings Blend Versatility and Value CHICAGO, Ill., December 17, 2015 – Open any home décor magazine or website and you’ll find them. Upholstered headboards are all the rage. Fanning the flames of this hot design trend, Fashion Bed Group® (FBG), the leading U.S. […]
Fashion Bed Group Unveils Five New Bed Designs
NEWS RELEASE FASHION BED GROUP® KICKS OFF 2016 IN STYLE Category Leader to Unveil Five New Bed Designs in Las Vegas CHICAGO, Ill., December 17, 2015 – Resolve to make 2016 the most stylish year yet with new beds and accessories from Fashion Bed Group® (FBG), the leading U.S. retail supplier of bedding accessory products. […]
Ergo Sleep Centers Introduces Ergo Majestic Mattresses to Retailers
NEWS RELEASE Ergo Sleep Centers to Introduce Full Line of Ergo Majestic Mattresses to Retailers at the SSA Showroom, C-1565 in Las Vegas at the Winter 2016 Market CLARKSTON, MI – December 14 , 2015 – Ergo Centers, LLC, dba Ergo Sleep Centers, a fast-growing retailer of ergonomic and symptom-specific sleep products, will be showing […]
Englander Spotlights Expanded E-Gel Bed, Modernized Showroom
NEWS RELEASE ENGLANDER® TO SPOTLIGHT EXPANDED NEW E-GEL™ BED COLLECTION FROM FULLY RENOVATED, MODERNIZED LV SHOWROOM CHICAGO—Retailers visiting Englander Sleep Product’s showroom during the Las Vegas Winter Market will find that the producer has completely reconfigured, revamped and modernized its C-1596 space—eliminating walls, clearing windows, increasing light and flow, and adding a second entrance. […]
Diamond Mattress Returns to LV Market With Bed-In-Box Program
NEWS RELEASE DIAMOND MATTRESS RETURNS TO LAS VEGAS WITH NEW, MADE IN USA BED-IN-BOX PROGRAM OFFERING MULTIPLE DESIGN OPTIONS, CUSTOMIZATION RANCHO DOMINGUEZ, CA—Diamond® Mattress—the largest, independently owned mattress manufacturer in California—is returning to Las Vegas for the winter market to launch a major new U.S.-made, bed-in-box program from its C-1552 showroom. The fourth-generation family-owned […]
Soft-Tex Launches Dream Smart Pillow Fitting System, Mattress Protectors
NEWS RELEASE Soft-Tex International announces the launch of new Dream Smart™ products WATERFORD, New York (January 18, 2016) – Soft-Tex International has partnered with Ultra Shield to introduce the Dream Smart ™ Pillow Fitting System as well as a complete line of Dream Smart ™ mattress protection products at the upcoming Las Vegas Market. The […]
Boyd Revamps My Mattress Now Program
NEWS RELEASE BRICK-AND-MORTAR STORES TO ENJOY MAJOR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE OVER ONLINE DEALERS WITH BOYD’S REVAMPED MATTRESS SHIPPING SERVICE ST. LOUIS—Boyd Specialty Sleep has redesigned its My Mattress Now™ program and will re-introduce the unique shipping service to current and prospective brick-and-mortar retail customers at the Las Vegas Market, announced company president Denny Boyd. First made available […]
Boyd Specialty Sleep Offering Multiple Product Introductions
NEWS RELEASE BOYD PLANNING MULTIPLE LV INTRODUCTIONS UNDER POPULAR BROYHILL CONSUMER BRAND; NEW PLATFORMS, ADJUSTABLE BASES ALSO ON AGENDA ST. LOUIS—Making the Broyhill® brand the centerpiece of its introductions for Las Vegas, Boyd Specialty Sleep® plans to launch at market two new Broyhill mattress collections, new Broyhill bed-in-box concepts, plus three new Broyhill toppers. […]
Danican Unveils Private-Label Program
NEWS RELEASE DANICAN MAKES PRIVATE LABELING EASY FOR U.S. RETAILERS Retailers Do Not Need to Be a National Chain to Have Their Own Brand ATASCADERO, CA, Jan. 12, 2016—EverRest Inc., dba Danican, the US subsidiary of EverRest ApS, based in Aahrus, Denmark now offers their expertise in private label manufacturing for a collection of superior-quality […]
Blu Sleep Launches Pillow Selection Program, ‘Cool’ New Identity
NEWS RELEASE BLU SLEEP PRODUCTS CREATES A NEW “CHOOSE YOUR PILLOW PROGRAM” AND INTRODUCES A NEW, “COOL” IDENTITY MARKETING CAMPAIGN POMPANO BEACH, FL – December 11 – 2015 – Blu Sleep Products is launching both a new Umbrella Marketing program around the theme of “Cool Engineering” and an easy and convenient consumer and retailer “How […]
A Guide to Bedding Exhibitors at Winter Las Vegas Market
If you will be attending the Winter Las Vegas Market Jan. 24-28, we’ve compiled a couple of helpful lists of sleep products exhibitors for you, using the World Market Center’s exhibitor-search tool. Download a PDF of bedding exhibitors: Alphabetical Listing of Bedding Exhibitors By-Building Listing of Bedding Exhibitors In addition, take an advance look at some market […]
Spring Air Hosting 90th Anniversary Cocktail Party Jan. 24 at Las Vegas Market
News release SPRING AIR® HOSTING 90TH ANNIVERSARY COCKTAIL PARTY ON OPENING DAY OF LAS VEGAS MARKET Celebration to include AmEx Dining Card Giveaways BOSTON Jan. 18, 2016—Commemorating its 90th anniversary during the Las Vegas market, Spring Air® International is hosting a celebratory cocktail party on opening-day Sunday, Jan. 24, from 4 to 6 p.m. […]
Pantone Color of the Year choices evoke tranquility, wellness
Color trend forecast blends two shades—Rose Quartz and Serenity For the first time, Pantone Inc., the leading color trend forecaster, has selected two shades for its Color of the Year—Rose Quartz and Serenity. The pale pink and light blue colors reflect consumers’ desires to seek mindfulness and well-being as an antidote to modern stress, according to […]
Mattress Sales Jump in November
Mattress sales rose 4.9% in November 2015 over the same month in 2014, according to the latest Bedding Barometer (paywall), a monthly report of U.S. mattress sales published by the International Sleep Products Association. Additionally, the wholesale dollar value of those units grew by 6.5% and the average unit selling price increased 1.6%, compared with […]
News Release: California Mattress Recycling Program Debuts
NEWS RELEASE December 30, 2015 Contact: Julia McDowell Office: (703) 888-4146 Cell: (703) 582-0428 jmcdowell@williamswhittle.com STATEWIDE MATTRESS RECYCLING PROGRAM DEBUTS IN CALIFORNIA Allows In-State Retailers No-Cost Drop Off at Participating Recycling Facilities ALEXANDRIA, VA – Today, California’s Mattress Stewardship Plan will take effect, making it the second state in the nation to launch a statewide […]
Get in the know on the latest sleep research
Kids: For a good night’s sleep, turn off, tune out Study finds 20% of teens awake up at night to check social media More than one in five teenagers say they “almost always” wake up during the night to look at or post messages on social media, according in some of the latest sleep research from […]
Does Your Store Have a Unique Value Proposition?
Stand apart and be noticed. When you establish a value proposition to distinguish your store from the competition, it gives consumers a reason to buy from you. Here’s how to create yours BY CARLOS ARNAVAT 4 Value proposition—isn’t that a slogan or positioning statement? Why do I need one? And how will it increase my bottom […]
Sleep Savvy magazine is born and more mattress industry history
This year, the International Sleep Products Association, which publishes Sleep Savvy, is celebrating its centennial. In researching ISPA’s first 100 years for an anniversary series in our sister publication BedTimes, we’ve found plenty that is of interest to mattress retailers. Here we share some news and trends from the period 1991 to 2015. We might […]
California Mattress Recycling FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the California recycling program I am a mattress retailer, and I want to be compliant with this new law and program. Where can I learn more? The Mattress Recycling Council has a toll-free support line, dedicated email, written guidelines and a step-by-step video to assist the mattress industry with registering through www.mrcreporting.org. […]
Mattress Recycling Fee Collection Begins Dec. 30 in California
The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery has approved a budget and recycling fee for mattress recycling. Fee collection will begin Dec. 30. The Mattress Recycling Council proposed the budget and fee to fund its California Mattress Recycling Program, which will be known to consumers as Bye Bye Mattress. MRC is a nonprofit organization […]
Connecticut Mattress Recycling Off To Strong Start
The first state mattress-recycling program took effect in Connecticut in May. Six months into the program, here are some of the results: Ninety towns and 65 other entities (retailers, nonprofits, boarding schools, a submarine base, etc.) have enrolled in the program. In the first five months, the Mattress Recycling Council has kept nearly 50,000 mattresses out […]
Spreading the mattress recycling word
The Mattress Recycling Council has been busy keeping mattresses out of landfills and spreading the word about what its staff does. Here’s an idea of what it has been up to: In Connecticut, the site of the first statewide mattress-recycling program, MRC has launched a series of public service announcements. In September, MRC provided a […]
In High Point, Smaller Mattress Players Shine, Accessories Get Adventurous
BY BETH ENGLISH AND BARBARA NELLES When it came to mattress introductions at High Point Market Oct. 17-22, the starring roles at this contracting bedding market were played by the industry’s boutique brands and regional factories. The editors of BedTimes and Sleep Savvy particularly enjoyed taking a closer look at new offerings because of their […]
September Mattress Sales See Strong Growth
Mattress sales climbed 8.7% in September, compared with the same month in 2014, according to the Bedding Barometer (paywall), a monthly report of U.S. mattress sales published by the International Sleep Products Association. The wholesale dollar value of those sales grew 13.6%, compared with September 2014, while the average unit selling price increased 4.5%. Total […]
Why Are So Many Americans Tired?
Why are so many Americans tired? A recent survey reveals habits that are causing us to lose sleep It’s always eye-opening to see what people say about their sleep. The following responses are the result of a recent, collaborative survey conducted by The Huffington Post and Parade magazine to find out just how many Americans […]
Mattress Sales Increase in july
U.S. bedding sales again posted gains in July, according to the Bedding Barometer, a monthly report of mattress sales published by the International Sleep Products Association (paywall). Mattress and foundation sales grew 4.2% compared with the same month in 2014, the wholesale dollar value of those units rose 6% and the average unit selling price increased […]
News Release: BSC Welcomes New Leadership and Members
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 29, 2015 Contact: Jasmine Wood (703) 683-8371 BSC WELCOMES NEW LEADERSHIP AND MEMBERS: Mark Hobson, chair; Dan Schecter, vice chair; and new members Marcus Baffoe-Bonnie, Julia Rosien and Don Wright (Alexandria, VA) – The Better Sleep Council, the consumer education arm of the International Sleep Products Association, today announced several leadership […]
Fleetzen survey says same-day delivery can make the sale
Retailers of large items—everything from big-screen TVs and barbecue grills to sporting equipment and furniture—are losing sales if they don’t offer same-day delivery, according to a new survey from Seattle-based Fleetzen. Fleetzen, it should be noted, has a vested interest in the subject: Instead of moving people, the Uberlike startup, along with Los Angeles-based Buddytruk, […]
New from SleepSells.com
Check out recent additions to SleepSells.com, an information hub that connects retail sales associates with the Simmons brand, part of Atlanta-based Serta Simmons Bedding LLC. “Elephant in the showroom”: This campaign invites RSAs to submit their trickiest “sticky situation” with consumers. (Retail sales associates can submit their stories directly to submissions@SleepSells.com. “Sell yourself, sell the […]
California approves MRC mattress recycling budget and fee
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 1, 2015 Media Contact: Amanda Wall Office: (571) 482-5431 Cell: (713) 829-7748 awall@mattressrecyclingcouncil.org CALRECYCLE APPROVES MATTRESS RECYCLING COUNCIL’S RECYCLING BUDGET & FEE MATTRESS RECYCLING FEE COLLECTION BEGINS DECEMBER 30, 2015 ALEXANDRIA, VA – Today, the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) approved the budget and recycling fee that the […]
The 60s and 70s, happening times in bedding
As the International Sleep Products Association digs into its archive for a series of BedTimes magazine articles celebrating its 100th anniversary, the association has discovered a lot of interesting tidbits for mattress retailers, too. ISPA, which also publishes Sleep Savvy, is happy to share with you some of the news and trends from the period […]
Where did accountability go?
Believe it or not, employees want to be held responsible for their performance. Here are four keys to turn this watchword into a successful practice BY DOUG STEWART “I WILL HOLD YOU ACCOUNTABLE.” In every cubicle and on every sales floor, the word “accountability” strikes fear in the hearts of employees, but shouldn’t accountability be a […]
Mattress sales jump in June
Mattress sales advanced 8% in June compared with the same month in 2014, according to the Bedding Barometer, a monthly report of U.S. mattress sales published by the International Sleep Products Association. The wholesale dollar value of those units sprang up 12.2%, while the average unit selling price increased 3.9% compared with June of last […]
An education in sleep
Better Sleep Council spokeswoman Terry Cralle offers these back-to-school suggestions for an A+ year 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 from Better Sleep Council spokeswoman Terry Cralle with your shoppers (with […]
Mattress shoppers favor decorative displays
Survey reveals consumers are less drawn to plainly dressed beds Seven in 10 consumers say they are more drawn to elaborate top-of-bed displays than more plainly dressed mattresses, according to a survey commissioned by Colonial LLC and released earlier this year. A slightly higher number—75%—say they expect “top-quality brands” to have more attractive displays than […]
How does your customer service rate?
Mattress retailers could be doing better—and could be doing worse When it comes to providing good customer service, mattress retailers are fair to middling, according to a new ranking from Consumer Reports magazine. In a rating of 22 types of stores, industries and services, mattress retailers stand solidly at No. 11, with a score of […]
BSC examines schooltime sleep routines
The Better Sleep Council conducted a survey that looked at the sleep routines of families with school-age children. Of 2,500 parents surveyed, 90% had children in grade school. Eighty-three percent of households were dual parent and among those, 40% of parents said they share responsibility for waking their children up for school. Parents said their children’s school start times have […]
Mattress retailers urged to attend Las Vegas seminar on complying with state mattress recycling laws
[sc:responsive-in-post] The Mattress Recycling Council, formed by mattress industry trade group the International Sleep Products Association, based in Alexandria, Virginia, will host a Las Vegas Market seminar, Tuesday, Aug. 4 at 1 p.m. (Building B, 16th floor), for retailers, manufacturers and other market attendees. The discussion will cover California, Connecticut and Rhode Island mattress-recycling laws and other […]
Why you should create customer profiles
Customer confidential: Creating buyer personas can help you draw specific shoppers to your store BY CARLOS ARNAVAT 4 Truly knowing and understanding the customers you want to serve play a major role in the success of any mattress retailer, whether you’re a furniture or department store, specialty sleep shop or online seller. Creating buyer personas—fictional representations […]
How retailers can make the most of online reviews
More than likely, people are critiquing and rating your store and sharing their opinions with countless consumers on the Internet. Here are ways to make those conversations work for you BY LIN GRENSING-POPHAL In a world where mobile devices, social networking sites and other means of connecting with the masses are now commonplace, how can mattress […]
Americans’ love-hate relationship with sleep
Sleep—wasted time or welcome rest? New BSC sleep research sheds light on Americans’ love-hate relationship with slumber Sleep research conducted by the Better Sleep Council shows Americans are conflicted about sleep: A majority of people understand sleep is necessary to recharge, restore and refresh, but their feelings toward sleep are split. The survey, conducted in […]
Bigger (bedding) is better
This year, the International Sleep Products Association, which publishes Sleep Savvy, is celebrating its centennial. In researching ISPA’s first 100 years for an anniversary series in our sister publication BedTimes, we’ve found plenty that is of interest to mattress retailers. Here we share some news and trends from the period 1941 to 1965. The era […]
Bedding Barometer: Mattress sales climb in April
[sc:responsive-in-post] Mattress and foundation sales rose 2.5% in April, compared with unit sales in the same month of 2014, according to the Bedding Barometer, a monthly statistical analysis of U.S. mattress sales published by the International Sleep Products Association. The wholesale dollar value of mattresses and foundations grew by 4.7% and the average unit selling […]
Rooms To Go creates mattress-buying guide
Furniture and mattress retailer Rooms To Go, based in Seffner, Florida, has created a mattress buying guide at www.roomstogo-mattress.com. The guide to choosing and buying a mattress provides information about mattress sizes, comfort levels, construction methods and more. It also includes information about sleep and a list of the retailer’s best-selling sleep sets. In addition, […]
Till Sleep Do Us Part
Why more couples are sleeping separately GUEST POST BY TERRY CRALLE Sometimes a good night’s sleep can be hard to come by—the neighbor’s barking dog, a car alarm, or a teething baby all seem to conspire to keep you awake. But add a restless bed partner who snores or steals the blankets, or who prefers […]
News release: Sleep, waste of time?
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mary Helen Uusimaki 571-482-5436 mhuusimaki@sleepproducts.org Polly Ryder 216-533-2006 pryder@marcusthomasllc.com SLEEP – WASTE OF TIME OR WELCOME RESPITE? Better Sleep Council Research Shows Americans Are Torn on Feelings about Sleep ALEXANDRIA, Virginia – May 12, 2015 – Sleep research recently conducted by the Better Sleep Council (BSC) shows Americans are conflicted about sleep. […]
Save the date: Mattress Recycling Council information session at Las Vegas Market
[sc:responsive-in-post] The Mattress Recycling Council is hosting an information session about state recycling programs during summer Las Vegas Market. Where: World Market Center B-16 When: Tuesday, Aug. 4, 1 p.m. Attendees will learn about the Bye Bye Mattress program, the proposed fee and plans for California and Rhode Island, and get an update on the progress of Connecticut’s implementation. […]
Punctuality pointers
Time not on your side? These nine solutions can help you beat the clock Are you one of those people who battle the clock every day? Being chronically late not only is annoying to and inconsiderate of others, but it’s also bad for business. Making co-workers—or even shoppers—wait because you couldn’t find your keys doesn’t […]
Sleep news for May
Picking sides Survey of bedside practices: Where Americans lie down affects sleep quality, relationships Could something as simple as picking the right side of the bed actually make a difference in how people sleep? It may, according to a new Pick Your Side survey that looks at the bedside practices of Americans and their impact […]
Better Sleep Month is born
This year, the International Sleep Products Association, which publishes Sleep Savvy, is celebrating its centennial. In researching ISPA’s first 100 years for an anniversary series in our sister publication BedTimes, we’ve found plenty that is of interest to mattress retailers. Here we share some news and trends from the period 1941 to 1965. Annual public-relations […]
Seven deadly sins of social media, part 2
SOCIAL GRACES | Sponsored by Restonic Thou shalt not do that again! BY JULIA ROSIEN Got a social-media strategy or are you winging it and praying it all works out? We’re all guilty of cutting corners once in a while, but if you’re engaging in the deadly sins of social media, you’re on a crash course […]
10 ways to transform your store’s culture
I ♥ my job! Google Inc. is known for fostering a work environment where creativity and productivity thrive. In his recent book “Work Rules! Insights from Inside Google That Will Transform How You Live and Lead,” Laszlo Bock, Google’s senior vice president of people operations, reveals secrets about how one of the world’s most successful companies has achieved this enviable […]
Connecticut debuts nation’s first statewide mattress-recycling program
Plan requires those who produce, sell or renovate mattresses to collect a recycling fee on each mattress and box springs sold On May 1, Connecticut’s Mattress Stewardship Plan took effect, making it the first state in the nation to launch a statewide recycling program for used mattresses and box springs. The program is administered by […]
2015-16 mattress forecast
International Sleep Products Association predicts continued gains in U.S. bedding sales, dollar values The U.S. mattress industry is expected to see continued gains in both the dollar value and number of units shipped in 2015 and 2016, according to the latest forecast from the International Sleep Products Association. The forecast, released in April, expects the […]
Celebrating mattress industry history
This year, the International Sleep Products Association, which publishes Sleep Savvy, is celebrating its 100th anniversary The research team poring over old documents for a series of articles in our sister publication BedTimes has come across a trove of trivia and trends about mattress retailing that we know you’ll enjoy, too. Like the stories we […]
Hollywood Bed hosts congresswoman
U.S. Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard paid a visit to the Commerce, California, headquarters of Hollywood Bed Frame Co., which in the previous 12 months has doubled the size of its workforce. The congresswoman toured the bed-frame, base and hardware supplier’s plant and learned more about the company’s recent growth from Hollywood Bed Chief Executive Officer Larry […]
Seven deadly sins of social media, Part 1
SOCIAL GRACES | Sponsored by Restonic Thou shalt not do that again! BY JULIA ROSIEN I try to live a good life, free from temptation and sin. I try to do what’s right online, too, but that’s tricky some days. Why can’t there be a shortcut to some of this social collateral we’re working so hard […]
Sleep 411, your sleep-information directory
GUEST POST BY TERRY CRALLE Sleep comprises a substantial part of our lives and is an integral component of our overall functioning. The hours we spend sleeping impacts virtually every aspect of our 16 waking hours—everything from health to mood, outlook, weight, decision-making, memory and relationships. You name it, sleep impacts it. Sleep is a […]
Bedding Barometer: Mattress sales, values spike in December
Unit sales of mattresses and foundations increased 15.1% in December, compared with bed sales in the same month of 2013, according to the Bedding Barometer, a monthly sales report published by mattress-industry trade group the International Sleep Products Association. The wholesale dollar value of mattresses and foundations sold in December grew 25.1%, compared with December 2013, and […]
News from the Better Sleep Council
BSC, Diabetes Influencers team up BSC spokeswomen, health educators to participate in podcast, Twitter chat party to promote Better Sleep Month To help promote its annual “May Is Better Sleep Month” campaign, the Better Sleep Council is partnering with Diabetes Influencers to raise awareness about the relationship between sleep and health. The BSC is the […]
The power of internal innovation
Keynote speaker tells ISPA Industry Conference attendees the keys to business success are in their own backyard Inspired by his business book of the same name, John Spence’s “Awesomely Simple” keynote at the International Sleep Products Association’s 2015 Industry Conference March 4-5 in St. Petersburg, Florida, offered this important takeaway—for business success, companies must focus […]
Marketing workshop: Content really is king
From educating to storytelling, today’s successful creative marketing strategies are all about winning the hearts of consumers BY CARLOS ARNAVAT 4 The days of advertising exclusively on billboards and in newspapers are coming to an end. While it was commonplace back in the 1970s for consumers to be exposed to 500 ads a day, today […]
Sleep news for March
Shifting to daylight saving time Five tips from the Better Sleep Council for springing forward On Sunday, March 8, most Americans will move an hour from the morning to the evening, adding an extra 60 minutes of sunlight to the end of the day—and wreaking havoc on their sleep habits. To help ease the transition, […]
Understanding luxury shoppers
How can you keep this misidentified demographic coming back? Every year, luxury brands experience something no retailer wants to confront—a loss of more than half of their top customers. New research from Epsilon and the Luxury Institute shows this loss comes from not understanding who those top customers really are and failing to give them […]
Mattress sales climb in January
The Bedding Barometer, a monthly statistical analysis of U.S. mattress sales (paywall) published by the International Sleep Products Association, shows that mattress sales climbed a healthy 7.8% in January, as compared with January 2014. ISPA says the wholesale dollar value of mattresses and foundations sold in the U.S. in January grew 12%. The average unit selling […]
U.S. mattress sales see modest increase in November
Unit sales of mattresses and foundations in the United States increased by 0.5% in November 2014, compared with unit sales in the same month of 2013, according to the International Sleep Products Association’s Bedding Barometer (paywall). The wholesale dollar value of those units also grew 2.5%, compared with November 2013, and the average unit selling price […]
Mattress retailing, the early years
A look back at bedding sales trivia and trends from 1915 to 1940 This year, the International Sleep Products Association, which publishes Sleep Savvy, is celebrating its 100th anniversary. The research team poring over old documents for a series of articles in our sister publication BedTimes has come across a trove of trivia and trends […]
March mattress-recycling updates
Connecticut approves recycling plan Mattress Recycling Council program to begin May 1 The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has approved the Connecticut Mattress Stewardship Plan developed by the Mattress Recycling Council, a nonprofit organization created by the mattress industry to develop and manage mandated statewide mattress-recycling programs. The approval Dec. 31 makes Connecticut […]
Seeing red
Color of the year is red and it reflects more confident U.S. consumer sentiment According to the nation’s top color forecasters, the color red will take center stage in home décor this year. The Milwaukee (Wisconsin) Journal Sentinel recently noted the nation’s three major color predictors selected red—or a related pigment—as the hot hue of 2015: […]
Park Place names new president, VP
Mattress producer Park Place Corp. has named Jason Kelley as president and promoted Jerry Burgess to vice president of sales. The Greenville, South Carolina-based company was founded in 1931 and is the King Koil licensee for the south and mid-Atlantic regions. Kelley, who joined Park Place in 2012, is responsible for providing “a strategic plan […]
Retailers, the ISPA Industry Conference is for YOU
You’ve earned it. Get away from the cold and snow to the magnificent Vinoy Renaissance Resort and Golf Club in St. Petersburg to the ISPA Industry Conference AND … Sharpen your store’s competitive edge. Our keynoter, bestselling author, publisher and entrepreneur Rich Karlgaard will give you a roadmap to gaining a leg up on the competition. […]
PFA clarifies proposed EPA ruling on flexible polyurethane foam safety
The Polyurethane Foam Association, based in Loudon, Tennessee, announced today it has prepared the position paper “What Regulators Need to Know” to clarify the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s recently proposed Significant New Use Rule pertaining to toluene diisocyanate use in consumer goods. TDI is a raw material used in the manufacture of flexible polyurethane foam. […]