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Mark’s Mattress Outlet’s Dream Team

Retail Road Trip Julie A. Palm - September 2, 2018

BY JULIE A. PALM PHOTOGRAPHY BY ERIK PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO Originally a seasonal fireworks operation, this Evansville, Indiana-based sleep shop has grown from a local mattress outlet...

Poor sleep can lead to unhealthy eating

Consumer Corner Sleep Savvy Staff - August 22, 2018

A recent study finds link between sleep loss, nighttime snacking, junk food cravings and obesity Nighttime snacking and a craving for junk food may contribute...

The purpose of sleep

Consumer Corner Sleep Savvy Staff - August 17, 2018

Why do we need rest anyway? These scientific insights reveal why it’s necessary and what happens in our bodies while we’re snoozing Editor’s note: Savvy...

Understanding sleep difficulties

Consumer Corner Sleep Savvy Staff - August 7, 2018

BY DR. REBECCA ROBBINS While sleep disorders should be treated by a medical professional, this cheat sheet of common sleep problems can help you help...

Digital natives

Features Sleep Savvy Staff - July 24, 2018

BY MARY BEST What you need to know about millennials and Gen Z to attract them as shoppers and employees As you know, one of the...

Shovlin Mattress Factory elevates customer service to a new level

Retail Road Trip Julie A. Palm - July 10, 2018

BY JULIE A. PALM PHOTOGRAPHY BY WALT BLAU/GENERIC BRAND HUMAN At this Fanwood, New Jersey-based factory-direct manufacturer and retailer, Ron and Kara Shovlin use uncommon practices...

How to get a cool night’s sleep in a heat wave

Consumer Corner Sleep Savvy Staff - July 8, 2018

Much of the country has been suffering through a heat wave and when it lifts, we’re still facing the hottest time of the year:...

ISPA report: Motion base sales are on the rise

Research Sleep Savvy Staff - June 25, 2018

Sales of adjustable bases are going up, up, up—a bright spot for the sleep products industry at a time when unit sales of mattresses...

Men more likely than women to buy big-ticket items online shopping

Research Sleep Savvy Staff - June 25, 2018

More than one-quarter of online shoppers have bought a big-ticket item, but men are more likely than women to drop big bucks while doing...

Cost of sleepiness too pricey to ignore

Research Sleep Savvy Staff - June 14, 2018

PR campaign encourages employers to educate employees about the dangers of sleeplessness and its impact on workplace safety, productivity and health Getting insufficient sleep and...

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