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.

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.

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.

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:

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.

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.

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.)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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