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Garnand Fine Furniture Going Out of Business After 116 Years

NEWS RELEASE GARDEN CITY, Kan. (October 22, 2026) — Garnand Fine Furniture, a family-owned and operated retailer with a history spanning 116 years, will close...




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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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Teens & Sleep: Why They Struggle & How You Can Help – Get Sleep Savvy

Teens Need More Sleep! Sleep expert and Better Sleep Council spokesperson Terry Cralle explains why teenagers have trouble falling asleep & how parents can...

Building a Diverse & Equitable Workplace: A Guide for Retailers

Creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace is a worthy goal. Here’s how to get started. You might have a laudable goal of creating a...

Covestro Named Among 2024’s “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion”

Covestro LLC, a Pittsburgh-based producer of high-performance polymers in North America, earned top scores in the 2024 Disability Equality Index with a maximum score...

Ergomotion Names 3 Executives to Key Roles

Ergomotion, an adjustable base supplier headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, recently promoted two leaders and a new hire to key executive roles.  A 15-year veteran...

Sleep Accessories Build Basket: Boost Your Bottom Line with Trending Bedding Essentials

Carrying a nice selection of bed linens, mattress toppers and protectors makes shopping easy for consumers — and builds tickets for retailers. With bedding sales...

Census Retail Sales Data for June Shows Modest Gains 

Today, the U.S. Census Bureau released data that shows “modest retail sales gains in June, despite an uneven pace of spending in recent months,”...

Longtime Spring Air International Chair and CEO Edward Bates Dies

Edward Bates, longtime chair and CEO of Woburn, Massachusetts-based Spring Air International, died on Sunday in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where he lived. He was...

BekaertDeslee Sets Science Based Targets 

Waregem, Belgium-based BekaertDeslee, a textile and sewn covers supplier, has set near-term emission-reduction targets. These targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets...

WithIt Awards $36,000 In Student Tuition Scholarships

The WithIt Scholarship Foundation, a 501-C3 nonprofit organization that provides scholarships that will advance the careers of women pursuing an education in the furniture...

Bedding Industries Of America Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Through Hope Mattress And Partnership With Susan G. Komen 

NEWS RELEASE | 2024 SUMMER LAS VEGAS MARKET NORTH BRUNSWICK, New Jersey – Bedding Industries of America (BIA), a leading mattress manufacturer, will highlight its...

The Specialty Sleep Association Introduces Three New Exhibitors

With additional exhibiting companies expanding showroom space and presenting new and innovative sleep products, the Specialty Sleep Association is preparing for a busy showroom...

South Bay International Partners with MattressAI to Revolutionize Sleep Solutions with Advanced AI Technology 

NEWS RELEASE | 2024 SUMMER LAS VEGAS MARKET  Rancho Cucamonga, CA – July 9, 2024 – South Bay International, a leading innovator in the bedding...

CertiPUR-US Executive Director to Retire  

Michael Crowell, who has served as CertiPUR-US executive director for the past 10 years, will retire by the end of the year. Under Crowell’s decade...

Paramount Sleep Unveils Redesigned East Coast Luxury Collection For Summer Las Vegas Market 

NEWS RELEASE | 2024 SUMMER LAS VEGAS MARKET NORFOLK, Va. (July 12, 2024) — Paramount Sleep Company will unveil its newly enhanced east coast luxury...

Shifman Spotlights Natural And Sustainable Luxury Mattress Showing Complete Pure Comfort Collection For The First Time  

NEWS RELEASE | 2024 SUMMER LAS VEGAS MARKET NEWARK, N.J. (July 15, 2024) – At the upcoming Las Vegas Market, Shifman Mattress Co. will spotlight...

5 Retail Store Design Trends to Revamp Your Brick-and-Mortar Location in 2024

Is it time for a store refresh? We’ve got 5 design trends to consider for your makeover and 5 places to start. For decades, brick-and-mortar...

Teen Sleep Deprivation: Why They Need More Sleep – Get Sleep Savvy

Teen Sleep Deprivation. Teenagers need a whopping 9.25 hours of sleep per night, but many aren't getting it! This lack of sleep can lead...

MLILY USA Vegas Market Promotion Gives Retailers Advantage For 2025 

NEWS RELEASE | 2024 SUMMER LAS VEGAS MARKET KNOXVILLE, Tenn (July 5, 2024) — MLILY USA is offering retailers a special promotion during the upcoming...

Domfoam Acquires Foamco Industries

Domfoam, a foam manufacturer based in Quebec, is expanding into the greater Toronto area and the broader Ontario market with the acquisition of Concord,...

Shifman Adds Industry Sales Veteran

Newark, New Jersey-based Shifman Mattress Co. has hired industry veteran Adam Fain as director of national accounts to support the brand’s growth opportunities and...

“Take 5” With Laurie Tokarz: New ISPA Chair Shares Vision and Goals

Join Kathryn Greene, senior editor for Sleep Savvy and BedTimes magazines, in this special edition of "Take 5" as she interviews Laurie Tokarz, president...