U.S. mattress sales rise 5.8% in October

U.S. mattress and foundation sales for six months ending in October. Source: ISPA Bedding Barometer

Unit sales of mattresses and foundations increased by 5.8% in October, compared with unit sales in the same month of 2013, according to the International Sleep Products Association’s Bedding Barometer.

The wholesale dollar value of those units grew 9.3%, compared with October 2013, and the average unit selling price increased 3.3%. Year-to-date unit sales and their wholesale dollar value increased by 2% and 6%, respectively, and the year-to-date AUSP increased 4%.