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Serta Simmons Bedding, a global sleep company based in Doraville, Georgia, will join the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with a float traveling through...




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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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Movers and Sleepers: The Link Between Activity and Sleep

We all know diet and exercise have a major impact on overall health, and those factors can significantly affect sleep, as well. That’s just...

Pandemic Prompts Storewide Changes for Mattress Retailers

Sleep Savvy survey shows more cleaning and other new safety procedures to keep people safe Mattress retailers say they are prioritizing their employees’ health and...

Tips to Combat Insomnia and the Munchies

Having a hard time sleeping during the hard times we are experiencing? Consider these suggestions to be well-rested and less stressed For a number of...

The “New Normal”

Mary Best Editor in Chief The COVID-19 pandemic will remake mattress making for years to come I am a planner. Every year about this time, I...

Survey: Financial Worries Causing Sleep Loss

Economic anxiety spikes during coronavirus pandemic as Americans see their incomes decline Nearly one-third of Americans are losing sleep over financial worries, according to a...

7 Simple Ways to Silence Snoring

That harsh sound coming from your throat can impede your sleep — and drive your partner crazy. Follow these suggestions to remedy the problem  Editor’s...

White Mask Delivery

How coronavirus is changing the way retailers deliver and set up beds in customers’ homes It’s been a selling point for many brick-and-mortar retailers to...

#WeCanLearnFromEachOther

Sleep Savvy examines best practices that have helped successful retailers thrive in the good times and survive in the tough times These are some of...

A Lifeline for Retailers

Government agencies lend a helping hand to struggling businesses Help is on the way. Retailers large and small, battered by the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak,...

Define Essential: Are Mattresses Included?

During the COVID-19 pandemic, questions arise about who can sell mattresses and furniture when most businesses are closed Are mattresses essential items? BILTRITE Furniture-Leather-Mattresses, an independent...

Shake Up Your Market Routine

Attending mattress shows can be costly and time-consuming. Preplanning and post-show reviews can make the most of your time there. A few years ago, Riley’s...

Irregular Sleep: A Health Hazard

Older adults with irregular sleep patterns — meaning they have no regular bedtime and wake-up schedule, or they get different amounts of sleep each...

BEDDING MARKET QUARTERLY

Bedding Market Slumped in 2019. Total unit shipments of mattresses, as well as stationary and motion foundations, from U.S. producers and imports rose 2.2% in...

The Search for Top Talent

Many retailers today are having a difficult time finding, hiring and retaining qualified job candidates. Follow these suggestions to keep your business at full...

Surface Story: How Long Does Coronavirus Stick Around?

Understanding how long the coronavirus lives on surfaces can help you keep your store and products clean and safe for consumers Note: This article was...

Foam Home

National survey finds consumers willing to pay more for certified foam, confirms the importance of a comfortable mattress with quality materials for a good...

“We’re Open — and Sanitized!”

Follow these guidelines for keeping your team healthy, your store hygienic and your customers comfortable shopping for sleep products during the COVID-19 outbreak The novel...

What’s That Sound?

From creating an acoustic logo to advertising on podcasts, it’s time to tune up your company’s audio identity. Listen up! With the popularity of sound-centered media...

Millennials Drive Retail Growth

Survey reveals Gen Y are likely to make a major purchase in the next six months. Has the decline of retail been exaggerated? The answer...

The Mattress Buyer’s Journey

New research from the Better Sleep Council suggests that how consumers shop for a mattress may affect how well they sleep. While one-touch, in-the-moment online...

Slowing Down the Revolving Door

Does your store suffer from high turnover? Results from a 2019 survey reveal the top 3 factors that lead employees to call it quits. Holy...