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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...

Retail And Design Trends: Sleep’s Evolving Tapestry Of Change

Dealing with cultural burnout, consumers are looking to create peaceful spaces. I recently watched a color trends webinar hosted by New York-based color services and...