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Helping Parents Choose a Mattress for a Growing Child

Buying a mattress for a child is usually a practical decision. Parents are often focused on fit, safety, durability, and whether the mattress will work for the child’s current stage and room setup.




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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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Survey Says: Economic Stress Leading to Poor Sleep

Concerns over the economy — both personal finances and the nation’s financial health, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic — contribute to...

Social Butterflies: Personal Relationships and Sleep

If there’s one thing the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us, it’s that humans are social creatures. Forced to stay at home to reduce the...

The Joy of Mattress Shopping

Better Sleep Council research on a buyer’s journey can help retailers guide consumers to a successful purchase that fits their priorities and leaves them...

Fun and Games: Hobbies, Sleep

We all need a break sometimes, and for many Americans, hobbies that range from reading to watching sports provide a diversion from the stresses...

There’s No Outfoxing Fox Mattress

Owned by a father-and-daughter team, this 50-plus-year-old manufacturer-retailer in Holly Hill, Florida, translates a relaxedapproach and solid craftsmanship into sales growth Rick and Chelsea Carter,...

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...