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Sleeping with a Partner

The latest Better Sleep Council research delves into bed partners and sleep. Every day, Retail Sales associates encounter people looking for a new mattress and...




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Talking Design Trends With Thom Filicia

The celebrity designer shares his thoughts on why it’s important for designers and retailers...

A Concrete Advertising Tool for Your Toolbox

Your brick-and-mortar store is one of the most powerful instruments you have to reach...

Sleeping with a Partner

The latest Better Sleep Council research delves into bed partners and sleep. Every day, Retail...

Going Against the Norm

A new report identifies 4 business priorities for creating a strong customer experience. “Business Growth Report,” a study released by New York-based product-to-consumer software company...

Mattress Replacement Cycle Drops to 8.3 Years

ISPA’s Rogers says research is good news for consumers who benefit from a new mattress. The actual mattress replacement cycle, a metric closely watched in...

“Inside the Mind of Today’s Mattress Shopper” – The Importance of a Great Night’s Rest

Terry Cralle, a sleep expert and spokeswoman for the Better Sleep Council, shares why the mattress industry should be better prepared to talk about...

Design Eye for the Retail Floor

Camilla Franklin shares her 2023 mattress fabric trends forecast — and some handy sales tips. Editor’s note: This year, Managing Editor Waynette Goodson is writing...

“Inside the Mind of Today’s Mattress Shopper” | Nick Bates Talks Mattress Durability and the Popularity of Hybrids

Spring Air International’s president reflects on the latest Better Sleep Council research showing that consumers are replacing their mattresses sooner and that hybrids are...

Sustainability Premium Must Be Earned

BSC research says many consumers are willing to pay more for a sustainable mattress, but an industry effort is needed to raise awareness. Exactly how...

Relief Bed Donates Mattresses to Turkey and Syria

In recent months, nonprofit Relief Bed International has responded to significant need for mattresses around the globe, especially Turkey and Syria. In December, the Seattle-based...

Making Beds Better for the Planet

Many consumers want recyclable mattresses made with sustainable components using green production methods. Manufacturers are delivering. It may not top the list of every shopper...

Bedding Market Quarterly Reports Mattress Sales Down in Fourth Quarter

Total unit shipments of mattresses and foundations from U.S. producers and imports dropped 28% in the fourth quarter of 2022, compared with the fourth...

Malouf Foundation Donates Product for Disaster Relief in Ukraine

Malouf Home and the Malouf Foundation coordinated a donation of more than 18,000 mattresses to disaster relief, many of which will be distributed to...

BSC Study Reveals Shoppers’ Interest in Mattress Sustainability

Younger consumers are more likely to consider sustainability issues when purchasing a mattress. New consumer research conducted by the Better Sleep Council reveals that high...

‘Retail Theater’ a Winning Idea for Mattress Retailers

Bedgear’s Eugene Alletto says compelling displays make in-store experiences special. Eugene Alletto, chief executive officer of Bedgear, has some refreshing thoughts on the state of...

Retail Mattress Sales Down Again in December

Piper Sandler survey finds mixed expectations about business in first quarter of 2023. Mattress retailers saw a slight improvement in business in December, but sales...

Bad Moon Rising

While gathering clouds and growing turbulence seem tempestuous in 2023, will the skies be cloudy all year? A slowing economy will put downward pressure on...

Malouf Foundation Donates to Children’s Shelter

The Malouf Foundation recently coordinated a donation of 70 beds to outfit the dormitory of the Villa de los Sueños Temporary Shelter, which serves...

Mlily USA Kicks Off Holiday Giving on CBS Talk Show

The holiday spirit is in high gear at Mlily USA, as the bedding manufacturer recently gave away mattresses to viewers of the CBS morning...

Mattress Sales Remain ‘Challenged’ in November

Retailers report slight sales uptick for Black Friday holiday weekend. Black Friday weekend sales were up slightly, but that was one of the few highlights...

Survey: Mattress Sales Disappointing for Black Friday Weekend

Manufacturers’ mattress promotions for the Thanksgiving/Black Friday weekend were elevated, but mattress sales were mixed. That was the reading from Piper Sandler’s preliminary holiday weekend...

Mattress Firm Donates Beds to Military Service Members

In honor of Veterans Day in November, Houston-based retail chain Mattress Firm donated new Tempur-Pedic mattresses to 10 military service members in each of...

“Inside the Mind of Today’s Mattress Shopper” – Mark Hobson Dishes on the Importance of Sleep Accessories

Industry consultant Mark Hobson, a former member of the Better Sleep Council, offers his take on BSC research that reveals the most-purchased sleep accessories,...

‘Tis the Season for a Holiday Sales Forecast

Yuletide retail sales are expected to grow modestly, according to Deloitte. Holiday retail sales this year likely will increase between 4% and 6%, according to...