Eclipse regional VP Steve Karns tells us about the need for compelling retail displays, bedding’s market share gains, and what Ernest Hemingway would think of Eclipse’s new Hemingway models.
“Take 5 With Dave” — GhostBed On Driving Retail Traffic
GhostBed EVP Alan Hirschhorn tells us about showing in High Point, driving traffic to retail stores, and how family ties will bring a Venus Williams mattress line to the Las Vegas Market.
“Take 5 With Dave” — Magniflex USA Talks Boxed Beds
Silvia Galasso of Magniflex USA tells us that high-end beds can be shipped in boxes, reviews her company’s history in the boxed bed category, and says in-stock goods are driving success at Magniflex.
“Inside the Mind of the Mattress Shopper” – with BSC member Tim Witherell
Better Sleep Council member Tim Witherell, vice president/general manager of bedding at Hickory Springs, tells us why mattress shoppers now prefer brick-and-mortar retailers and predicts that cocooning will remain important in the new year in this segment of Inside the Mind of the Mattress Shopper. The series looks at the implications of BSC research during […]
“Take 5 With Dave” – Southerland Talks Bedding Challenges
Southerland Chief Executive Officer Bryan Smith tells us about the challenging bedding climate, what’s new at his company, and the education that the International Sleep Products Association provides to the industry.
“Inside the Mind of Today’s Mattress Shopper” – With the BSC’s Susan Mathes
Better Sleep Council vice chair Susan Mathes tells us why mattress shoppers continue to favor online shopping and looks at how consumers are sleeping in this segment of Inside the Mind of the Mattress Shopper. The series looks at the implications of BSC research during the Covid-19 pandemic.
“Take 5 With Dave” – Spring Air’s Amazing Year
Spring Air President Nick Bates tells us why his licensing group is having a strong year, reflects on lessons learned during the pandemic, and gets personal on his sleep habits.
“Take 5 With Dave” – More From Las Vegas Market
What should retailers do to boost their business these days? I found three answers to that question at the Las Vegas Market, as these video highlights illustrate:
“Take 5 With Dave” – Las Vegas Market Highlights
Here’s a rundown of more new mattresses, adjustable bases and sleep accessories that caught my eye at the Summer Las Vegas Market. Plus, a “celebrity” sighting.
“Take 5 With Dave” – Inside Terry Cralle’s Sleep Classroom
Terry Cralle tells us about conversations she often has with mattress shoppers at Green Front Furniture, where she emphasizes the importance of a great night’s sleep.
“Inside the Mind of Today’s Mattress Shopper” – BSC Research Is a Rich Trove of Information for Retailers
The Better Sleep Council’s Mary Helen Rogers tells us what the latest BSC research can teach retailers. (Spoiler: There are consumer dollars you may be missing out on.)
“Take 5 With Dave” – Green Front’s Den Cralle on Selling Better Sleep
Dave Perry, Sleep Savvy’s editor at large, talks with Den about how his Virginia-based home furnishings store sells more than just mattresses and how he blocks out blue light to get better sleep.
“Take 5 With Dave” – Markets Are Top of Mind
Sleep Savvy’s Dave Perry was heading into the Las Vegas Market with two key questions. One: How are mattress supply chains holding up? Two: How is the industry coping with rising Covid-19 cases? Plus, a visit to an iconic building in High Point, North Carolina, ahead of the October market there.
“Take 5 With Dave” – MattressGrove’s John Grove Returns
In this episode of “Take 5 With Dave,” John Grove with manufacturer MattressGrove asks editor at large Dave Perry to explain the differing missions and audiences of BedTimes and Sleep Savvy magazines. Grove also discusses some recent business successes.
“Inside the Mind of Today’s Mattress Shopper” – Mattress Is Key to Good Sleep
Therapedic International President Gerry Borreggine tells editor at large Dave Perry that Better Sleep Council research continues to affirm the importance of good sleep to health, and notes that consumers give their new mattresses high marks.
“Take 5 With Dave” – Limer Sees In-Store Comeback
Editor at large Dave Perry chats with Latexco’s Brent Limer, who says brick-and-mortar retailers learned from the pandemic and will regain lost market share and talks about his love of days at the beach.
“Take 5 With Dave” – ISPA Sees Early Buzz for 2022 EXPO
ISPA’s Kerri Bellias tells Dave Perry there is an early buzz for the next EXPO, set for March in Orlando, and explains why she is anticipating a strong turnout for the event.
“Take 5 With Dave” – Inside Greensboro’s MattressGrove
MattressGrove President John Grove tells Dave Perry why family businesses like his have an advantage in the market these days, and talks about his love of hockey.
“Take 5 With Dave” – Vicki Fishman on Cyberattacks and Barbecue
Editor at large Dave Perry talks to Vicki Fishman of Wright Global Graphics, who says no company is immune from cyberattacks and reflects on the joys of North Carolina barbecue.
“Take 5 With Dave” – Kahl On What Retailers Want
Paul Kahl of AW Industries tells Dave Perry that retailers are looking for producers who can ship, and talks about Maryland crab cakes and Broadway musicals.
“Inside the Mind of Today’s Mattress Shopper” – BSC Chair Dishes on Shopping Experience
In a new video series on Better Sleep Council research, BSC Chair Brent Limer tells editor at large Dave Perry the mattress shopping experience gets better reviews than critics suggest, and says both brick-and-mortar and online shopping are here to stay.
“Take 5 With Dave” – Episode 2
In the second episode of the new video series “Take 5 With Dave,” Sleep Savvy and BedTimes editor at large David Perry interviews Therapedic International President Gerry Borreggine
Take 5 With Dave – Episode 1
In the premiere episode of the new video series, Sleep Savvy and BedTimes editor at large David Perry interviews the Better Sleep Council’s Mary Helen Rogers
Lights! Camera! Action! Dave Perry!
Take 5 With Dave video series launches June 21 Sleep Savvy magazine and its sister publication BedTimes magazine will launch a weekly video series, Take 5 With Dave, Monday, June 21. Hosted by the one-and-only Dave Perry, editor at large for BedTimes and Sleep Savvy magazines, the brief, high-energy and cheeky videos will highlight bedding […]