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Empowering Retail Success with Spring Air

Spring Air International has a winning formula to set its retailers up for success. Nearly a century ago, Francis Karr founded Spring Air International in...




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“Inside the Mind of Today’s Mattress Shopper” – Sustainability at BekaertDeslee

BekaertDeslee Senior Vice President of Sales Rhiannon Burch Hallam weighs in on the latest...

“Take 5” Flashback – Spinks Talks Sustainability

As we buy Daytimers and plan for the new year, be sure to pencil...

“Take 5” | Even More Sustainable Foam

CertiPUR-US Program Executive Director Michael Crowell and Helen Sullivan, CertiPUR-US communications counsel, share a...

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...

Moving Forward

From sustainability tips to retail displays to goal-setting, this issue is full of good ideas for 2023. Every time the new year rolls around, I...

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...

A Moment of Thanks

Who do you appreciate? Let me tell you about a few people who make my life better. The holiday season is upon us, with its...

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...

Wright Creative Branding & Labels Launches Enhanced Website

Wright Creative Branding & Labels (formerly Wright Global Graphics) has refreshed its website with a new URL at www.wrightlabels.com to enhance the user experience...