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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...

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...

“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...

“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...

“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,...

“Inside the Mind of Today’s Mattress Shopper” – Craig McAndrews Profiles Today’s Mattress Consumer

Today’s consumers are already about three-fourths through the buying process before they even begin to interact with a seller — meaning consumers are more...

The Next Generation

What do Generation Z and sustainability have in common? Quite a lot. When I first started working with the International Sleep Products Association in 2014,...

“Inside the Mind of Today’s Mattress Shopper” | MLILY and the International Chiropractors Association

Sleep Savvy Magazine Managing Editor, Waynette Goodson talks with Glenn Kobylarczyk, Executive Vice President of MLily, and Dr. Joe Betz of the International Chiropractors...

The Gen Z Guide

They may only be teens or in their mid-20s, but Generation Z is shaping the shopping trends of the future. With the eldest just now...

“Inside the Mind of Today’s Mattress Shopper”– Better Sleep Council Plans to Up Game on Social Media

Mary Helen Rogers talks about the BSC’s commitment to sharing consumer insights, and its strategy of keeping better sleep messages a priority for consumers https://youtu.be/peVtrXuwft4 Transcript Dave...

New BSC Survey: Shoppers Want to Upgrade to Better Sleep Accessories

And they are most likely to visit big discount retailers or e-commerce sites to make their purchases Sheets and pillows were the most commonly purchased...

Bedding Retailers May Need to Work Harder to Lure Customers

Industry analysist Jerry Epperson forecasts a challenging economy ahead but offers practical ways retailers can attract shoppers’ interest The International Sleep Products Association recently had...

“Inside the Mind of Today’s Mattress Shopper”

Better Sleep Council member Brent Limer looks at how the bedding industry will fare in a post-Covid world and sees an opportunity to regain...

“Inside the Mind of Today’s Mattress Shopper” – Survey offers supply chain insights. (And provides some good news for retailers.)

Susan Mathes, vice chair of the Better Sleep Council, analyzes key findings of a supply chain survey conducted by the BSC. https://youtu.be/0mDLyXbE_v0

“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...

“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...

“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...

“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...

“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...

The Coronavirus Marketplace

According to a new survey, the pandemic has increased mattress shopping, with emphasis on king-size models and sleep accessories The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted the...

Mixed Messages: Consumers Shop Amazon but Want to Support Small Businesses

New survey finds 4 in 10 consumers do most of their online shopping at the e-commerce giant A new survey finds that the vast majority...

Millennials: Your Time Has Come

BSC survey reveals there’s a new generation taking the mattress buyer’s journey — and they are approaching 40. Learn to satisfy their bedding needs...

Millennials Drive Retail Growth

Survey reveals Gen Y are likely to make a major purchase in the next six months. Has the decline of retail been exaggerated? The answer...