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Keeping It Cool—Credibly

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Cooling has become one of the most powerful—and most prevalent—selling points in today’s mattress market. Walk into almost any retail showroom, and the language...




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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...

Fred’s Beds Finds Success on the North Carolina Coast

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

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...

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Circadian Rhythms and Blues

What does our body need to stay in balance? These suggestions for managing daily behaviors, especially sleep, can lead to better health and a...
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Research

Millennials: Your Time Has Come

BSC survey reveals there’s a new generation taking the mattress buyer’s journey — and they are approaching 40. Learn to satisfy their bedding needs...
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Retailers Ready for Business

The pandemic has changed everything from in-store procedures to delivery but mattress sellers say consumer interest in bedding is a hopeful sign Mattress retailing looks...
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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...
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Research

Losing Sleep? You’re Not Alone

The 2020 State of America’s Sleep survey sponsored by the Better Sleep Council shows sleeplessness on the rise. Here’s why Editor’s note: As part of...
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Consumer Corner

Survey Says: Economic Stress Leading to Poor Sleep

Concerns over the economy — both personal finances and the nation’s financial health, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic — contribute to...
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Consumer Corner

Social Butterflies: Personal Relationships and Sleep

If there’s one thing the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us, it’s that humans are social creatures. Forced to stay at home to reduce the...
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The Joy of Mattress Shopping

Better Sleep Council research on a buyer’s journey can help retailers guide consumers to a successful purchase that fits their priorities and leaves them...
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Fun and Games: Hobbies, Sleep

We all need a break sometimes, and for many Americans, hobbies that range from reading to watching sports provide a diversion from the stresses...
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Retail Road Trip

There’s No Outfoxing Fox Mattress

Owned by a father-and-daughter team, this 50-plus-year-old manufacturer-retailer in Holly Hill, Florida, translates a relaxedapproach and solid craftsmanship into sales growth Rick and Chelsea Carter,...
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Movers and Sleepers: The Link Between Activity and Sleep

We all know diet and exercise have a major impact on overall health, and those factors can significantly affect sleep, as well. That’s just...
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Pandemic Prompts Storewide Changes for Mattress Retailers

Sleep Savvy survey shows more cleaning and other new safety procedures to keep people safe Mattress retailers say they are prioritizing their employees’ health and...
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Consumer Corner

Tips to Combat Insomnia and the Munchies

Having a hard time sleeping during the hard times we are experiencing? Consider these suggestions to be well-rested and less stressed For a number of...
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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...
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News

Survey: Financial Worries Causing Sleep Loss

Economic anxiety spikes during coronavirus pandemic as Americans see their incomes decline Nearly one-third of Americans are losing sleep over financial worries, according to a...
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Consumer Corner

7 Simple Ways to Silence Snoring

That harsh sound coming from your throat can impede your sleep — and drive your partner crazy. Follow these suggestions to remedy the problem  Editor’s...
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Retail Road Trip

#WeCanLearnFromEachOther

Sleep Savvy examines best practices that have helped successful retailers thrive in the good times and survive in the tough times These are some of...
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Consumer Corner

Irregular Sleep: A Health Hazard

Older adults with irregular sleep patterns — meaning they have no regular bedtime and wake-up schedule, or they get different amounts of sleep each...
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The Search for Top Talent

Many retailers today are having a difficult time finding, hiring and retaining qualified job candidates. Follow these suggestions to keep your business at full...
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Research

Millennials Drive Retail Growth

Survey reveals Gen Y are likely to make a major purchase in the next six months. Has the decline of retail been exaggerated? The answer...
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The Mattress Buyer’s Journey

New research from the Better Sleep Council suggests that how consumers shop for a mattress may affect how well they sleep. While one-touch, in-the-moment online...
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