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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...




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Moving Forward

From sustainability tips to retail displays to goal-setting, this issue is full of good...

Up Close and Personal

Selling mattresses isn’t just about business. It’s about making lives better. Someone recently asked me...

A Good Read

BY MARY BEST A recent article in National Geographic sheds light on the science —...

Covid-19 and Commerce

The pandemic has accelerated shifts in the marketplace, particularly how we buy and sell At the risk of overstating the obvious, during the past 13...

Mattress Matters

Consumers are almost evenly split on firmness, but softer beds have gained ground, according to research conducted by the Better Sleep Council Consumers are divided...

2021: A Year of Reimagining

To find success during the challenging times of the Covid-19 pandemic, bedding retailers need a fresh start to spark business The word of 2020, according...

Holiday Prep

The holiday shopping season is likely to look a little different this year — get ready “The only certainty is that nothing is certain.” —...

Time for a Change?

Standard time returns Nov. 1, and so does the debate about moving the clock twice a year One of the days of the year I...

Uncharted Waters

Bedding retailers discuss how their stores and policies have changed in the wake of COVID-19 In the first week of August, in what felt like...

Under Pressure

Sleep is one of the casualties of myriad issues facing the U.S. We have the latest numbers  Dear July, I don't want any trouble from...

The “New Normal”

Mary Best Editor in Chief The COVID-19 pandemic will remake mattress making for years to come I am a planner. Every year about this time, I...

Full Speed Ahead

Tech advancements are driving changes in mattress retailing. Are you keeping pace? About a year ago, I decided it was time for a new car....

Dream Team

Sleep Savvy’s staff is talented and diligent — and I’m thankful its members have become my friends Every couple of years, I think it’s important...

Prime Time

The winter holiday sales season is just around the corner. Are you ready? About 15 years ago, I learned the power of online shopping when...

Back to School

As we plan our editorial lineup for 2020, we are soliciting your ideas to help with our “homework” Although I’ve been out of school for...

Shining A Light

Feature articles in this month’s issue illuminate the importance of being open to change For most of us, there comes a time when we know...

Poppin’ Success

California retailer experiments with a temporary retail space and finds long-term opportunities This issue’s cover story, “Why Pop-up Shops Keep Popping Up" by Julie A....

Buying In-Person

A recent experience buying a new car exemplifies the value of excellent customer service Well, I finally did it. After months of research and discussion, I...

New Year’s Resolution: We kick off 2019 with a hearty lineup of articles designed to help your business. Here’s a preview

Welcome to 2019! For me, the start of a new year is full of anticipation and hopefulness, and it affords me the opportunity...

Online vs. In-Store

New consumer research by the BSC reveals reasoning behind different shopping paths In September, The Better Sleep Council, the Consumer-education arm of the International Sleep...

A Good Read

BY MARY BEST A recent article in National Geographic sheds light on the science — and mysteries — of sleep. “Nearly every night of our lives,...

ABCs of Accessories

BY MARY BEST Sleep Savvy explores how you can get protectors and sheets off the shelves and into shoppers’ homes “The most luxurious item is...

Digital natives

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...

What’s new at EXPO?

BY MARY BEST At ISPA’s biennial trade show, exhibitors showcased products that soon may be on your sales floor Mattress manufacturers were busy shopping for product...