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AARP Survey Finds Comfort Comes First for 50-Plus Mattress Buyers

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A newly published AARP survey finds comfort and firmness among the leading priorities for mattress buyers ages 50 and older, while uncertainty and too many choices complicate the shopping process.




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What Shoppers Want to Know After They Pick a Mattress

Delivery, setup, removal, exchanges, and returns can shape shopper confidence once the product choice is nearly made.
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Back-to-campus shoppers may need a complete sleep setup quickly, giving retailers a chance to simplify choices around fit, comfort, protection, and timing.
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When Summer Plans Stay Closer to Home

As travel costs shape some summer plans, retailers may have a timely opening to connect sleep products with comfort, hosting, and everyday home life.
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‘Sleepcations’ Put Rest at the Center of Travel

For some travelers, their next vacation goal is not sightseeing, dining, or adventure. It is sleep.  So-called “sleepcations” are part of the rise of sleep...
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Once upon a time, a shopper walked into a mattress showroom. It was full of strange creatures lined up like soldiers. Unfamiliar words were...
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When Every Week Is a Mattress Sale

As summer sales crowd the marketplace, retailers can help shoppers look beyond the markdown and see the value of a more complete sleep setup.
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Retailers Adapt to Longer, More Research-Driven Purchase Decisions

Consumers are taking more time to research purchases before committing, particularly for larger discretionary items, and retailers across categories are adjusting to longer and...
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Wellness Trends Continue to Shape Consumer Interest in Sleep Products

Sleep is becoming more deeply connected to the broader wellness conversation, and industry trend analysts say that shift is continuing to influence how consumers...
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Memorial Day Mattress Shoppers Are Looking for More Than a Markdown

Memorial Day remains a major mattress-shopping moment, but retailers can do more than promote discounts. Clear education, timely outreach, and a strong in-store experience can help turn deal-driven traffic into confident purchases.
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The Luxury Story

Mattress manufacturers tend to have a specific story in mind when they design a luxury mattress. But how does that story translate to the...
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Selling Cooling Without Overpromising

Cooling is one of the most common shopper questions, but broad claims can blur together. Clearer explanations around materials, construction, and temperature comfort can make the conversation more credible and easier for shoppers to trust.
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For Value-Focused Shoppers, Small Sleep Add-Ons Can Drive Bigger Sales

Mattress pads and protectors can solve real sleep concerns while creating natural add-on opportunities.
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Shipping Disruptions Keep Delivery Costs in Play

Mattress retailers may not see the impact of global conflict on the sales floor right away, but it is showing up in freight and delivery economics.
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Spending With Purpose: What Today’s Consumer Mindset Means on the Sales Floor

Consumers aren’t saying no—they’re just thinking harder before they buy. Better Sleep Council research reveals how more intentional spending is shaping the sales floor, and what RSAs can do to build confidence and close the sale.
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Brick-and-Mortar Retail Shows Early Signs of Strength

Despite widespread narratives about physical retail decline in recent years, data suggests traditional stores are holding their ground and, in some segments, thriving. A Forbes...
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U.S. Labor Market Update: Hiring and Wages Evolving in Early 2026

As the year begins, the U.S. labor market continues to evolve, with measured job growth and modest wage gains that are shaping staffing strategies...
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Market analysts continue to project strong growth in the global sleep technology devices market, driven by rising awareness of sleep health and increased adoption...
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Buy Now, Pay Later Usage Continues to Expand Across Retail Channels

Flexible payment options remain an increasingly visible feature of the retail landscape, as installment-based purchasing continues to gain traction with shoppers managing household budgets. Recent...
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Consumer Spending Trends Point to Selective Big-Ticket Purchases

Recent economic commentary indicates U.S. consumer spending patterns are showing signs of strain, with broad retail measures flattening and household caution rising. An AP News...
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