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

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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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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Guest Host and Store Manager Mindy Nance Dishes on Building Rapport

Our series is all about helping retailers like you build rapport with consumers. In each episode, we share valuable lessons, tricks, and ideas. Today,...

Major Bedding Brands Expand Las Vegas Presence

Featuring nearly 100 mattresses, bedding and bedroom furniture resources, the Las Vegas Market will welcome four new showrooms and two expansions at the event...

Shifman Mattress Co. Honors 2 Retail Partners

Shifman Mattress Co., a maker of luxury mattresses based in Newark, New Jersey, has honored two long-time retail partners with its Retailer Achievement Awards...

Industry Veterans Launch Innovative Sleep Technologies

Innovative Sleep Technologies is a new company in the adjustable base and bedding categories. Late last year, industry veterans John Schulte and Sven Knabe...

Kim Cobb Retires After 35 Years

Industry veteran and longtime sales leader Kim Cobb has retired from Wright Creative Branding & Labels after 35 years of service. Spanning her decades-long career...

Serta Simmons Bedding Names Dominick Azevedo Chief Sales Officer

Serta Simmons Bedding has hired Dominick Azevedo to be part of the company’s executive leadership team as chief sales officer. He will start in...

Malouf Welcomes Sydnee George and Kelsie Nelson to Marketing Team

Malouf Home has added two new team members to their marketing team: Sydnee George, brand manager, and Kelsie Nelson, content marketing specialist. George and...

Get Sleep Savvy | Exercising for Improved Sleep Quality

In this video, Terry Cralle discusses the importance of exercising to improve sleep quality. She suggests taking even small steps, like a ten-minute walk...

Diamond Mattress Partners with BrandSource on Boxed Bed Program

BrandSource and Diamond Mattress have collaborated to offer a boxed bed collection to the buying group’s 4,500 members. The new line is well merchandised...

IMC Unveils New Vision and Brand Identity: ANDMORE

Continued Omnichannel Evolution Combines IMC’s Physical Markets and Juniper’s Digital Offerings. NEWS RELEASE June 13, 2023 – International Market Centers (IMC) announced today that the company...

Serta Simmons Bedding Achieves Confirmation of Plan of Reorganization

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas has confirmed Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC’s pre-arranged plan of reorganization. SSB, which has continued...

Get Sleep Savvy: Sleep Soundly with White Noise

Unveiling the Secrets and Benefits of Relaxing Sleep Ambiance. Discover how white noise can improve sleep quality and promote deep relaxation for a rejuvenated...

Unleashing Hidden Potential: Unveiling the Untapped Sales Opportunity in Retail

Discover insider secrets. Gerry Borreggine reveals how Election Day can catapult your sales to new heights! Elect this holiday for sales success by following...

ISPA Sustainability Conference Returns

Speakers to present trends, implementation and best practices to lead companies toward sustainability goals. The International Sleep Products Association Sustainability Conference is back this year....

Introducing the 2023 Sponsors of Ante 4 Autism

Carpenter, Ashley, Gail & Marty Komisar, Southerland, Wright, Pete & Jenny Primeau sponsor. NEWS RELEASE | LAS VEGAS SUMMER 2023 Las Vegas, June 4, 2023: Carpenter...

Discover the Luxurious Onyx Line for a Great Night’s Sleep | “Take 5” Interview

Join us for an exclusive interview with Glen Kobylarczyk, the executive vice president of Mlily, as he unveils the remarkable Onyx Line. In this...

Up Close and Personal

Selling mattresses isn’t just about business. It’s about making lives better. Someone recently asked me to name my favorite movies. I had to think about...

DreamFit Introduces Environmentally Friendly Performance Sheets

Top-of-bed maker DreamFit has launched a new line of eco-friendly performance sheets called StaDry. StaDry sheets incorporate technology that captures, moves and releases body moisture...

How Leveraging Lease-to-Own Financing Can Boost Your Business

Drive incremental revenue to your mattress business. When you’re in the business of selling mattresses, you’ve likely come across many shoppers who didn’t have all...

Retail Tips: Handling Negativity Like a Pro

The best sales pros know how to turn around negativity from a customer. In this episode of Inside Track, Gerry Borreggine gives you a...

Get Sleep Savvy: How Pajamas Ensure a Restful Night’s Sleep

In celebration of Better Sleep Month, Sleep Savvy is sharing some great tips and tricks from Terry Cralle and the Better Sleep Council. This...