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Highlights from the Mattress Industry Forecast

The International Sleep Products Association’s Statistics Committee released the 2025 spring forecast for the wholesale U.S. mattress market, which covers calendar years 2025 and 2026....

New Research Shows Highest Consumer Spending Trends

Consumers are willing to spend more than $2,500 on a mattress to get the quality they want, according to new BSC survey data. Imagine you...

How the Bedding Industry Connects Us: Lessons From a German Jazz Club

How pop songs and a good night’s sleep transcend cultures. In May, I traveled to Germany for the first time in my life to attend...

Dow Furniture Thrives for 70 Years by Putting Customers First

The family-owned, independent furniture and mattress retailer (emphasis on independent) focuses on what keeps customers coming back. Mainers are known for their independence, their preference...

The Enduring Quest for Better Sleep: An Editor’s Take

The more things seem to change, the more they stay the same. For the April issue of our sister magazine, BedTimes, I interviewed Ryan and...

Retirement Savings Anxiety: Americans’ Shrinking “Magic Number”

This is one magic trick you’re not going to like — the vanishing peace of mind, often linked to retirement savings anxiety. We’re talking about...

Mattress King: Ryan Farris’s Self-Made Success in Oklahoma

Ryan Farris, the self-made Mattress King, has found success in Oklahoma by building his own brand. In 2005, future retail owner Ryan Farris received a...

Prioritize Your Breaks: Boost Productivity & Well-being

Taking breaks during the workday is essential for productivity and well-being. To unlock peak performance, it's important to manage your time effectively. Whether you work...

BSC Research: Consumer Spending Habits and Priorities for 2025

A closer look at consumers’ spending habits in 2025. Tariffs, layoffs and the fluctuating price of eggs — these days, many consumers are worried about...

How Speaking Slower Influences Consumer Behavior

Research from Wharton’s Jonah Berger reveals why speaking a little slower during sales interactions can help improve customer satisfaction. Understanding how speaking slower influences...