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Bowles Mattress Co. Celebrates 50 Years in Business

Independent producer Bowles Mattress Co. is hosting an open house to celebrate its 50th anniversary on Thursday, May 15, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m....




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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...

Sleep Number Closing at Least 40 Stores in 2024

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

Malouf™ Launches Refreshed Site and New Creative Assets

NEWS RELEASE LOGAN, Utah—Malouf Home™ has updated their website to continue to drive traffic to...

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“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,...

Mlily USA Co-Creates New Products with ICA

Mlily USA and the International Chiropractors Association kicked off the co-development phase of their partnership when they recently met at the mattress manufacturer’s flagship factory to design new sleep products. During...

Therapedic Ohio to Expand in Key Territory

Solid growth at HSP Bedding Solutions will allow for expanded products, as Therapedic International’s newest licensee, Therapedic Ohio, finds opportunities in a new territory. The...

Spring Air Expands to Caribbean

Spring Air International has inked two more licensing agreements that will grow its brand throughout the Caribbean, granting licenses to La Reina S.A.S. in...

Sustainability Flashback: That’s a Wrap With Mattman

He’s not afraid to dress in a mattress costume: He’s Andrew Schlesser, aka “Mattman,” manager at Sweet Dreams Mattress in Charlotte, North Carolina. Schlesser,...

‘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...

ErgoSportive Named CES 2023 Innovation Awards Honoree

ErgoSportive has received recognition as a CES 2023 Innovation Awards Honoree in the Fitness and Sports category for its smart and adjustable bed that...

ISPA Sustainability Conference: End-of-Day Wrap Up

Editors Dave Perry and Waynette Goodson share their thoughts and key takeaways from the debut ISPA Sustainability Conference held Nov. 16-17 in Charlotte, North...

Survey: October Mattress Sales Fall 14%

Piper Sandler cites Black Friday as ‘positive selling event’. Retail mattress sales were weaker than expected in October and the fourth-quarter outlook has worsened, a...

ISPA Sustainability Conference in Review With ISPA President Ryan Trainer

How successful was the first-ever ISPA Sustainability Conference held Nov. 16-17 in Charlotte, North Carolina? So successful that ISPA President Ryan Trainer is already...

Spaldin Debuts Circular Mattress at ISPA Sustainability Conference

Logroño, Spain-based mattress producer Spaldin introduced MöebiusOne, a fully circular mattress-in-a-box, to North America at the ISPA Sustainability Conference Nov. 16 and 17 in...

It’s a Matter of Style

Build your brand and prevent inappropriate messages by creating a guide for social media and other digital marketing. Magazines like Sleep Savvy have a style...

Weekends Only Going Out of Business as Owner Retires

Weekends Only Furniture & Mattress will be going out of business, as owner Tom Phillips announced his retirement and the closure of all retail...

The Power of the Pillow

Consumers will spend years searching for the right pillow. Help them end their quest by offering the latest feature-filled models and bestsellers that have...

BSC Study Reveals Interest in Mattress Sustainability

Younger consumers more likely to consider sustainability issues when purchasing a mattress. New consumer research conducted by the Better Sleep Council reveals that high ethical...

“Inside the Mind of Today’s Mattress Shopper” – Craig McAndrews Profiles Today’s Mattress Consumer

Today’s consumers are already about three-fourths through the buying process before they even begin to interact with a seller — meaning consumers are more...

Survey: Many Consumers Would Pay More for Sustainable Mattress

BSC’s latest consumer survey explores key sustainability issues, finds strong interest among younger consumers. Two-thirds of consumers say they would pay more for a mattress...

Malouf Touts the Benefits of Sleep Systems with New Campaign

Malouf is running a sleep system campaign through the month of November. The purpose of the campaign is to educate consumers on the lifestyle...

Earthfoam Debuts With Certified Organic Sleep Essentials

A new brand of eco-friendly sleep products has entered the industry: Earthfoam, a sustainable sleep line with certified organic and fair-trade mattresses, pillows and...

Buying Into Buying Groups

With these organizations, independent retailers can access discounts and marketing tools, while networking with others across the country. The past two years have been a...