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Bedding Industry’s Summer Market: A Mixed Bag

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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I Wish I Had Thought of That!

Sleep Savvy offers a retrospective of previous Retail Road Trips, highlighting best practices and brilliant...

The Original Mattress Factory Builds on the Basics

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

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

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

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...

New ISPA President Alison Keane Shares Her Vision for the Future

In this exclusive interview, senior editor Kathryn Greene chats with Alison Keane, the newly appointed president of ISPA. Learn about Alison's journey to the...

Building a Diverse & Equitable Workplace: A Guide for Retailers

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...

Retail Success Formula: Merchandising, Branding & Marketing Tips

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...

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

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...

Mattress Replacement Cycle: Reality vs. Expectation

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,...

Mattress Fabric Design: Culp Creates Eye-Catching Beds

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...

The Best and Worst Bedroom Paint Colors for Sleep

“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...

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

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...

Half of Remote Workers Admit to “Bed Rotting”

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...

Maximize Market Success: Tips for High Point & Vegas Markets

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...

To-Do Power: Time Mastery Hacks for Boosting Productivity

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...

Consumer Mattress Triggers: Beyond the 7-Year Rule

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...

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

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...

Las Vegas Retailer Bedplanet Shares Its Best Business Advice

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...

Lessons From Las Vegas

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...

4 in 5 People in Relationships Are Losing Sleep

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

Out With the Old, In With the New

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...

The Importance of Sleep for Athletes

New research shows the role of sleep for peak performance. If you’re an athlete — or the parent of one — you know frequent practice...

Mattress Warehouse Success: The Winning Formula Behind the Second-Largest Independent Mattress Retailer

The second-largest independent mattress retailer in the United States has found its winning formula. What’s large, yellow and has a several-foot-wide smile? It’s Matty, Mattress...

2024: Embracing Renewal and Resilience in the New Year

After the ups and downs of 2023, there’s a lot to look forward to in 2024. Hello from 2024! Crazy, right? Ushered in with loud...