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MRC Mattress Recycling Impact: A Decade of Sustainable Success

MRC has recycled 15 million mattresses and foundations and helped inspire the entire industry to focus on sustainability. That’s a good news story to...




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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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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...

Calming Color Trends: Exploring the Psychology of Hues in Design

The 2024 colors of the year bring a sense of calm. Think of your favorite color. Whatever comes to mind is one of the nearly...

Shop Talk by Sleep Savvy | Year in Review

This year brought technological advancements, a brand new website, and ups and downs in our industry. Through it all, Shop Talk has been here...

How to Manage Children’s Sleep During the Holiday Season

While this time of year is packed with fun holiday activities, it’s also ripe for sleep disruptions. Between gatherings with families and friends and...

What I Learned From Mattress Mack

40 years of retail visits revealed that the journey to excellence is ongoing. Suddenly, I was in charge of the mattress department at Gallery Furniture. But...

Beauty Sleep While on the Go

How to feel well-rested when traveling. With the holidays upon us, you’re likely in for a bit of traveling. Whether it’s by plane, train or...

Chronic Insomnia? Try These Tips for a Better Night’s Sleep

Although the holiday season is a time of joy and celebration, it can also be a source of added stress due to traveling or...

Making History

From the earliest iterations of sleep products to now, innovation is the cornerstone of the industry. Every night, we fall asleep on mattresses, rest our...

U.S. News & World Report Releases 2023 Sleep Survey

Did you know that November is National Sleep Comfort Month? To coincide, U.S. News & World Report released its annual survey regarding the sleep...