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Talking Sustainability on the Sales Floor

Conversations about sustainability can feel surprisingly difficult to navigate on the sales floor. Not because the topic is new, but because it doesn’t show...




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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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Puppy Love

New research suggests women may sleep better with dogs in the bed rather than with human partners A dog may be a man’s best friend,...

The Legend of Worry Dolls

The Guatemalan tradition of placing a small handmade toy under a pillow at night is said to eliminate children’s worries while they sleep Editor’s note:...

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...

Secret Shopper: The More Things Change …

Our secret shopper gives three retailers in the Southeast mixed reviews. While she found an appealing selection of products, customer service and store design...

I Wish I Had Thought of That!

Sleep Savvy offers a retrospective of previous Retail Road Trips, highlighting best practices and brilliant ideas — and providing inspiration for the new year It’s no surprise...

How to Be a Morning Person

There’s no better way to start the day than to wake up early and full of energy. These 6 steps will make you bright-eyed...

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...

Serenity Abounds at Tucked in Organics

Emily Aborn, founder of this all-natural sleep shop in Amherst, New Hampshire, offers luxury bedding in a friendly, relaxed environment Tucked in Organics is among...

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,...

Vitamin Green

Spending time in the great outdoors not only affords you the opportunity to stretch your legs, but it also helps with a good night’s...

Electronics Made Me Do It

National poll reveals 43% of parents say their teen has trouble sleeping; social media and cellphones cited as top reasons It’s no secret that many...

Warning Signs of a Terrible Applicant

Employers share the most outrageous resume mistakes, lies and instant deal breakers in new survey Employers are feeling the heat of the tight labor market...

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...

Mark’s Mattress Outlet’s Dream Team

BY JULIE A. PALM PHOTOGRAPHY BY ERIK PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO Originally a seasonal fireworks operation, this Evansville, Indiana-based sleep shop has grown from a local mattress outlet...

Poor sleep can lead to unhealthy eating

A recent study finds link between sleep loss, nighttime snacking, junk food cravings and obesity  Nighttime snacking and a craving for junk food may contribute...

The purpose of sleep

Why do we need rest anyway? These scientific insights reveal why it’s necessary and what happens in our bodies while we’re snoozing Editor’s note: Savvy...

Understanding sleep difficulties

BY DR. REBECCA ROBBINS While sleep disorders should be treated by a medical professional, this cheat sheet of common sleep problems can help you help...

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...

Shovlin Mattress Factory elevates customer service to a new level

BY JULIE A. PALM PHOTOGRAPHY BY WALT BLAU/GENERIC BRAND HUMAN At this Fanwood, New Jersey-based factory-direct manufacturer and retailer, Ron and Kara Shovlin use uncommon practices...

How to get a cool night’s sleep in a heat wave

Much of the country has been suffering through a heat wave and when it lifts, we’re still facing the hottest time of the year:...

ISPA report: Motion base sales are on the rise

Sales of adjustable bases are going up, up, up—a bright spot for the sleep products industry at a time when unit sales of mattresses...