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The Enduring Quest for Better Sleep: An Editor’s Take

The more things seem to change, the more they stay the same. For the April issue of our sister magazine, BedTimes, I interviewed Ryan and...




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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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Mattress Replacement Cycle Drops to 8.3 Years

ISPA’s Rogers says research is good news for consumers who benefit from a new mattress. The actual mattress replacement cycle, a metric closely watched in...

The Hopeful Season

While the economy is still troubling, some bright spots can be found. There’s something just so hopeful about this time of year. The short days...

“Inside the Mind of Today’s Mattress Shopper” – The Importance of a Great Night’s Rest

Terry Cralle, a sleep expert and spokeswoman for the Better Sleep Council, shares why the mattress industry should be better prepared to talk about...

These Poor Sleepers Need Bedding Retailers’ Help

A U.S. News & World Report study finds resident of Philadelphia have worst sleep health. A new study from U.S. News & World Report's 360 Reviews finds...

Moving Forward

From sustainability tips to retail displays to goal-setting, this issue is full of good ideas for 2023. Every time the new year rolls around, I...

Hitting the Snooze Button Every Morning?

A new study shows you're far from alone. A study by researchers at the University of Notre Dame has painted a clearer picture of our...

BSC Study Reveals Shoppers’ Interest in Mattress Sustainability

Younger consumers are more likely to consider sustainability issues when purchasing a mattress. New consumer research conducted by the Better Sleep Council reveals that high...

A Winning Spirit

Esprit Decor Home Furnishings’ family camaraderie, customer focus build success. The secret sauce at this home furnishings retailer is the special spirit that drives the...

‘Retail Theater’ a Winning Idea for Mattress Retailers

Bedgear’s Eugene Alletto says compelling displays make in-store experiences special. Eugene Alletto, chief executive officer of Bedgear, has some refreshing thoughts on the state of...

Retail Mattress Sales Down Again in December

Piper Sandler survey finds mixed expectations about business in first quarter of 2023. Mattress retailers saw a slight improvement in business in December, but sales...

Bad Moon Rising

While gathering clouds and growing turbulence seem tempestuous in 2023, will the skies be cloudy all year? A slowing economy will put downward pressure on...

Resolve to Make 2023 Great

Instead of traditional New Year’s resolutions, give 1 of these 3 goal-setting methods a try. By the time you read this, you may already have...

Mattress Sales Remain ‘Challenged’ in November

Retailers report slight sales uptick for Black Friday holiday weekend. Black Friday weekend sales were up slightly, but that was one of the few highlights...

A Moment of Thanks

Who do you appreciate? Let me tell you about a few people who make my life better. The holiday season is upon us, with its...

Survey: Mattress Sales Disappointing for Black Friday Weekend

Manufacturers’ mattress promotions for the Thanksgiving/Black Friday weekend were elevated, but mattress sales were mixed. That was the reading from Piper Sandler’s preliminary holiday weekend...

Survey: October Mattress Sales Fall 14%

Piper Sandler cites Black Friday as ‘positive selling event’. Retail mattress sales were weaker than expected in October and the fourth-quarter outlook has worsened, a...

BSC Study Reveals Interest in Mattress Sustainability

Younger consumers more likely to consider sustainability issues when purchasing a mattress. New consumer research conducted by the Better Sleep Council reveals that high ethical...

“Inside the Mind of Today’s Mattress Shopper” – Craig McAndrews Profiles Today’s Mattress Consumer

Today’s consumers are already about three-fourths through the buying process before they even begin to interact with a seller — meaning consumers are more...

Survey: Many Consumers Would Pay More for Sustainable Mattress

BSC’s latest consumer survey explores key sustainability issues, finds strong interest among younger consumers. Two-thirds of consumers say they would pay more for a mattress...

Bad Work Habits, Bad Sleep

Here are three ways your job may be wrecking the quality of your rest. Some work patterns can sabotage your sleep, whether you realize it...

Malouf Foundation Launches Raise Digital Safety App for Parents

The Logan, Utah-based Malouf Foundation has released a digital safety app called Raise, created in collaboration with tech provider Impact Suite (a company Malouf...