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What’s Keeping Americans Up at Night?

Sleep Savvy Staff -
U.S. News & World Report releases its 2024 Sleep Habits Survey. New York-based media company U.S. News & World Report recently revealed the findings of...




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Fred’s Beds Finds Success on the North Carolina Coast

David Perry -
Customer service, emphasis on premium beds and a catchy name are all part of...

Original Mattress Factory: Balancing Tradition and Innovation

Julie A. Palm -
As a direct-to-consumer pioneer, the Cleveland-based manufacturer-retailer continues its tradition of hand-built, quality mattresses...

What Country Gets the Best Night’s Sleep? 2023 Worldwide Sleep Habits

Kathryn Greene -
Getting a good night’s rest knows no borders — after all, all human beings...
Features

Bedding Industry’s Summer Market: A Mixed Bag

Kathryn Greene -
Traffic at the past few markets has been fickle — much like the bedding industry. If Las Vegas Markets are a temperature check for the...
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Company

Mattress Mike: 30 Years of Unmatched Quality & Trust

Kathryn Greene -
Thanks to quality merchandise and excellent customer service, Furniture Gallery by Mattress Mike is celebrating its 30th year in business. Say the name “Mattress Mike”...
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Columns

How to Balance Convenience with Connection in Retail

Kathryn Greene -
When traveling — especially somewhere new — I always make a point to buy a book as a souvenir, my eyes open for a...
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Features

Mattress Fabric Innovation: BekaertDeslee’s Design Process | Beds By Design

Beth English -
BekaertDeslee’s U.S. designers create eye-catching fabrics that address value and sustainability. The BekaertDeslee U.S.  showroom looks the way you imagine it would — but only...
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Features

Building a Diverse & Equitable Workplace: A Guide for Retailers

Julie A. Palm -
Creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace is a worthy goal. Here’s how to get started. You might have a laudable goal of creating a...
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Columns

Retail Success Formula: Merchandising, Branding & Marketing Tips

Kathryn Greene -
Retail success formula. From branding to merchandising, Sleep Savvy has you covered. It’s hard to believe we’re almost halfway through the year, but time flies...
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Retail Road Trip

At Sandman Sleep, Comedy Shows and Sound Baths Help Sell Mattresses

Kathryn Greene -
Inventive events, from sound baths to comedy shows, connect this retailer to its community. If you’ve ever found yourself awake in bed, hoping the elusive...
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Research

Mattress Replacement Cycle: Reality vs. Expectation

Kathryn Greene -
In 2023, nearly half of consumers replaced their mattresses within seven years. The mattress replacement cycle is an important metric for the sleep products industry,...
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Company

Mattress Fabric Design: Culp Creates Eye-Catching Beds

Waynette Goodson -
From merchandising to manufacturing, design is more than a creative process at Culp Home Fashions — it’s a collaborative, artistic affair. Merchandising includes all the...
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Consumer Corner

The Best and Worst Bedroom Paint Colors for Sleep

Kathryn Greene -
“Colors seen have a significant effect on how humans think and behave, how they experience their physical world and whether they achieve the goals they've set...
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Consumer Corner

New Research Reveals Three Worst U.S. States for Sleep

Kathryn Greene -
During the past 12 months in the United States, there were more than 325,500 Google searches for the phrase “I can’t sleep.” However, residents...
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Consumer Corner

Half of Remote Workers Admit to “Bed Rotting”

Kathryn Greene -
Have you heard of “bed rotting?” Although it might sound a bit off-putting, the term just means long periods in bed while doing activities...
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Features

Maximize Market Success: Tips for High Point & Vegas Markets

Julie A. Palm -
Shake up your show routine and don’t forget to make time to relax and enjoy it. The most recent Las Vegas Market was a bustling...
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Features

To-Do Power: Time Mastery Hacks for Boosting Productivity

Julie A. Palm -
Ah, April! It’s an energizing month, with the landscape greening and the days lengthening.  You or other members of your team may have recently returned...
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Research

Consumer Mattress Triggers: Beyond the 7-Year Rule

Kathryn Greene -
The latest research from the Better Sleep Council offers insights into why and when consumers purchase new mattresses. Many consumers have heard the guidance that...
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Features

Adjustable Bed Trends: Sleep & Lifestyle Benefits in Comfort & Technology

Julie A. Palm -
Makers of power foundations are adding practical, life-enhancing features while focusing on affordability, too. When it comes to buying adjustable bases, today’s consumers seek good...
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News

Las Vegas Retailer Bedplanet Shares Its Best Business Advice

Kathryn Greene -
Although the name sounds out of this world, this Las Vegas retailer is surprisingly down to earth. Although just a short, slightly southwest drive from...
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Columns

Lessons From Las Vegas

Kathryn Greene -
The neon metropolis holds some surprising lessons for retailers. When thinking about Las Vegas, a flurry of images comes to mind: dazzling neon lights, slot...
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Consumer Corner

4 in 5 People in Relationships Are Losing Sleep

Sleep Savvy Staff -
A third of Americans look forward to nights their partner isn’t home — because they get the bed to themselves, according to new research....
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Research

Out With the Old, In With the New

Kathryn Greene -
The latest research from the Better Sleep Council offers insights into why and when consumers purchase new mattresses. Many consumers have heard the guidance that...
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Consumer Corner

The Importance of Sleep for Athletes

Sleep Savvy Staff -
New research shows the role of sleep for peak performance. If you’re an athlete — or the parent of one — you know frequent practice...
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It’s been our mission to be the trusted, go-to resource for retail mattress professional for more than 20 years. We deliver the latest retail trends, strategies, and best practices directly to top bedding stores across the United States.

Since 2001, we’ve provided exclusive access to leading industry research on consumer buying trends published by the Better Sleep Council. We’re published by the International Sleep Products Association, a trade association uniting the industry to reach its fullest potential.

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