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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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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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Las Vegas: New Product Bonanza a Hit in Bedding Showrooms

The winter market included everything from high-end luxury models to inexpensive sleep accessories During the strongest market for new products in two years, mattress and...

An Appropriate Valentine

Showing your employees affection on Valentine’s Day? Um, maybe not. But showing your employees appreciation on Valentine’s Day? Sure, why not? Bonusly, an employee recognition consulting...

Preparing for a CalRecycle Inspection

If you sell beds in the Golden State, here’s how to be sure you are complying with the mattress recycling law The Mattress Recycling Council’s...

“Take 5 With Dave” – Casper Sees 2022 Opportunities

Casper’s Bryan Umiker, VP wholesale, reveals what’s new from the DTC company, talks about opportunities for his brand, and channels Henry V in one...

Fix it the First Time

To keep customers happy, equip your employees to take care of shoppers’ problems themselves The venerable food writer and editor Helen Rosner recently took to...

Mattress Dollars and AUP Up, Units Down to Close Out 2021, Survey Finds

Retailers say hybrids enjoyed strongest sales growth for the year, rising 33% U.S. mattress retailers saw single-digit dollar growth in December, while unit sales remained...

Las Vegas Market Day 2: Quality Innovation, Accessories and High Energy Shine

Dave Perry and Mary Helen Rogers wrap up a fun, high-energy Day 2 at Market reflecting on the strides that have been made in...

Quick: Look Under the Bed

Bed frames and platform bases aren’t as sexy as adjustables but still provide value for shoppers Stationary bed bases don’t have the power to raise...

“Take 5 With Dave” — Las Vegas Product Preview

On a snowy day in High Point, we look at some of the new products and companies set to debut at the upcoming Las...

Las Vegas Market Day 1: High-end and Sustainability Make a Strong Showing

Dave Perry and Mary Helen Rogers discuss their first day at Market where energy is strong and new products abound. https://youtu.be/Das2igOd-Ec

Tom Wholley’s Personal Touch Wins at Connecticut Mattress

Retail veteran builds his business around honesty, integrity and a promise of “no-fear mattress shopping” To sell mattresses to his customers in Connecticut and surrounding...

3 Big Trends That Will Shape Your Year

Here’s how you can satisfy consumers’ need for well-being, their desire for omnichannel shopping and their demand for easy delivery and returns After the past...

Retail Outlook: Choppy Waters but Favorable Winds Ahead

Consumers are expected to shift their spending from goods to services but a generally robust economy should help retail sales grow 4.5%  Retailers, especially those...

Fresh Starts

What will 2022 bring? It's difficult to predict anything after the last two years There's just something about January, isn't there? We flip the calendar...

Research Brings King-Size Good News

Consumer shift to larger mattresses would bring more comfort to consumers and more dollars to retailers There could be a king-size installment of good news...

“Take 5 With Dave” — Hobson Offers 2022 Outlook

Industry consultant Mark Hobson tells us about his positive outlook for 2022, cites supply chain challenges, and says AW Industries is doing a ‘tremendous...

L&W Follows Time-Tested Recipe for Success

The factory-direct keeps the good old days of mattress making and personalized selling alive in the Quad Cities area By David Perry Photography by Todd Mizener/Quad-City...

Southerland Unveils New Showroom in Nashville Facility

Mattress manufacturer Southerland Inc. has opened a more than 10,000-square-foot showroom inside its new manufacturing plant in Nashville, Tennessee. The space is more than...

Restonic Offers Social Posting Tool

Buffalo, New York-based Restonic Mattress Corp. has partnered with SnapRetail, an online marketing software company, to launch a social media posting tool that will...

Corsicana Partners With RSS

Following the launch of its Sleep2Win smartbeds, Corsicana Mattress has partnered with Retail Service Systems on its second annual Rugged Road Trip. Retail Service Systems...

“Take 5 With Dave” – Shifman on High-End Success

Shifman President Bill Hammer tells us about investing in High Point, the strength of the high-end bedding market, pursuing designer business, and how he...