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‘Sleepcations’ Put Rest at the Center of Travel

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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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ISPA Releases 2023 Mattress Industry Trends Report for Global and U....

Total mattress market (U.S.-produced and imports) shipped 39.7 million units valued at $9.8 billion. (Alexandria, VA)...

Buying Into Buying Groups

With these organizations, independent retailers can access discounts and marketing tools, while networking with...

The Best and Worst Bedroom Paint Colors for Sleep

“Colors seen have a significant effect on how humans think and behave, how they experience...

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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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Sleep Tech Innovation Signals Continued Category Momentum

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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Why Presidents’ Day Became a Mattress Sales Fixture

Presidents’ Day didn’t begin as a retail-driven holiday, but it has become one of the mattress industry’s most dependable sales moments. Landing between the...
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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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Living Color

Whether you're updating your store’s interiors, considering a rebranding, or partnering with a mattress manufacturer to develop a private-label bedding line, you’ll need to...
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Podcasts to Make Your 2026 Pop Off

Podcasts are a great way to stay informed, learn something new, and get inspired. Even better, they can help you accomplish two things at...
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7 Ways to Use AI as a Career Coach

Let ChatGPT give your career a boost. According to the International Coaching Federation, the average hourly rate of a career coach in 2023 was $272....
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Pickleball, Netwalking & More: Fresh Networking Ideas Beyond Golf

Hitting the links has been a long-standing networking activity in the business world. However, modern business networking needs to adapt, as according to Kemper...
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Retail And Design Trends: Sleep’s Evolving Tapestry Of Change

Dealing with cultural burnout, consumers are looking to create peaceful spaces. I recently watched a color trends webinar hosted by New York-based color services and...
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Discover the 3 Best Sleep Positions for Health

Discover the 3 Best Sleep methods and find out if "sleepmaxxing" works? The next time you’re chatting with a customer, ask them how they sleep....
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2025’s Best Colors for Ultimate Bedroom Calm

Last year’s bright colors have been replaced by subdued hues and timeless neutrals, ideal for creating sleep sanctuaries. If anything can be relied on in...
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