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Symphony Sleep Turns Consumer Research Into Retail Advantages

St. Peters, Missouri-based Innovative Sleep Technologies and its Symphony Sleep brand are using social listening to shape its product development and retail strategy. By...




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Louis Shanks Furniture Closes After 78 Years in Business

NEWS RELEASE AUSTIN, Texas (Sept. 19, 2023) — An iconic retail brand throughout Texas and...

Buying Behavior, Part 4: The Purchase Experience

Consumer preference for online mattress buying continues to rise, but brick-and-mortar stores remain important,...

Sleep Number Closing at Least 40 Stores in 2024

Last week, Minneapolis-based bed and mattress manufacturer Sleep Number announced its sales results for...

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Pump Up Your Team for Labor Day Sales

Contests and bonuses can inspire them but perks like product discounts and considerate scheduling also will show you value their contributions It’s been a long...

Retail Trends: Giant Steps

Smart retailers understand that the shifting retail landscape requires a leap into data collection, personalization and simplicity without losing that oh-so-important human touch The retail...

High Point Market: Slow but Steady

Despite quiet bedding floors, two ends of the product spectrum — lower-priced boxed beds and higher-end luxurious mattress sets — stand out at the...

Worst Case Scenario: Make a Plan for Potential Disasters

Best practices and basic steps to help you safeguard your business The sheer number and variety of disasters that can strike — and potentially devastate —...

Growth Ahead for Bedding Sector

ISPA’s most recent forecast predicts increases in the total U.S. market for mattresses and stationary foundations in 2019 and 2020 Editor’s note: The International Sleep...

Men and Women Search for Jobs Differently

How do women and men differ when looking for jobs? LinkedIn, a business and employment-oriented website with headquarters in Sunnyvale, California, released its Gender...

U.S. Mattress Sales Drop in 4th Quarter

U.S. mattress sales slid in the fourth quarter of 2018, compared with the same three-month period in 2017, according to Bedding Market Quarterly, a...

Commercial Volume Pickup Launches

MRC increases California retailers’ access to no-cost recycling with program providing containers, transportation and recycling of discarded mattresses This month, California retailers can begin requesting...

Mature Employees Wanted

In a tight job market, consider hiring workers at or past retirement age. You’ll be surprised by the strengths they bring Are you looking for...

NRF Forecasts Strong Retail Growth in 2019

Expected gains of 4.4% following a strong 4.6% increase posted in 2018 Retail sales in 2019 will increase between 3.8% and 4.4% to more than...

Diving Into the Hot Hues for 2019

Living Coral Named Pantone’s Color of the Year Do you have a corner of your store that could use perking up? Need a color...

ISPA Releases New Industry Forecast

Analysis projects drop in sales in 2018, followed by modest growth in 2019 and 2020 When final numbers are tallied, the U.S. mattress industry is...

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Changing Directions in Bedding

What’s in store for the coming year? Sleep products industry leaders discuss their expectations, concerns and strategies for the swiftly moving retail landscape 2018 was...

MRC Launches “Retailer Take-Back” Program

Autumn campaign encourages consumers in California to ask retailers to take back used mattresses The Mattress Recycling Council has launched the 2018 “Retailer Take-Back” campaign,...

An Attitude of Gratitude

10 quotes to inspire a practice of thankfulness With Thanksgiving near, now is a perfect time to take stock of your life and be grateful...

Warning Signs of a Terrible Applicant

Employers share the most outrageous resume mistakes, lies and instant deal breakers in new survey Employers are feeling the heat of the tight labor market...

Mattress Recycling Council and Bye Bye Mattress Launch ‘Retailer Take-Back’ Campaign

Mattress Recycling Council News Release Campaign encourages consumers to ask retailers to take back used mattresses when purchasing new mattresses or box springs SACRAMENTO, Calif. –...

Forecast: Holiday Shopping Season Will Be Jolly

NRF Predicts Retail Sales Will Rise 4.3% or More in November and December Holiday sales this year are expected to increase between 4.3% and 4.8%...

How to Hire, Train and Keep an All-Star Staff

To remain competitive in a tight job market, retailers need to attract, invest in and keep engaged, knowledgeable employees Sleep Savvy offers these practical suggestions...

Bedding Market Quarterly: U.S. Mattress Sales Drop in 2nd Quarter

U.S. mattress sales fell again in the second quarter of 2018, compared with the same three-month period last year, according to Bedding Market Quarterly,...