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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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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Tips & Selling Strategies

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...
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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...
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Product

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...
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Research

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...
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Inside The Mind

“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...
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Research

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...
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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...
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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...
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Trends

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...
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BIA Donates Beds to Children for Christmas

Bedding Industries of America is working with the University of the Cumberlands to give 24 underprivileged children in Whitley County new mattresses in time...
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Forecasts

NRF Forecasts Healthy Holiday Sales

Spending is expected to be up between 6% and 8% in November and December. Despite consumers’ worries about inflation, holiday sales are forecast to be...
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Inside Track

Selling Sleep Accessories With Dave Perry

Therapedic CEO Gerry Borreggine and guest Dave Perry of Sleep Savvy talk about why mattress retailers should sell sleep accessories. https://youtu.be/VElaeqQXXdU Three Reasons to Sell Sleep...
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Bob’s Discount Furniture Commits to a Season of Hunger Relief

Leading national retailer gifts $169,000 and 20,000 meals to support local food pantries. NEWS RELEASE MANCHESTER, Connecticut, Oct. 27, 2022 –  Bob’s Discount Furniture, one of the...
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Take 5

“Take 5 With Dave” – South Bay International Expansion

Formerly the senior vice president of South Bay International, Toby Konetzny was recently promoted to chief executive officer. Here he shares how South Bay...
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Sustainability

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

If you have a question about the new Oregon mattress recycling program, take a look. The MRC explains everything you need to know. In March,...
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Eric Delaby Joins Textile Business at Milliken & Co.

Spartanburg, South Carolina-based Milliken & Co. has hired Eric Delaby as a senior sales associate for the Bedding Market within the Textile Business. With more...
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