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Talking Sustainability on the Sales Floor

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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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Keep Calm and Carry On

If you have a plan for coping with them, supply chain disruptions don’t have to derail your business or anger your customers  Next-day delivery! Two-day...
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Research

What Do the Reviews Say?

Survey: Mattress shoppers may be relying less on online reviews than consumers of other big-ticket items Fewer than half of people looking for mattresses use...
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Consumer Corner

Moody Much?

Sleeplessness can harm relationships and cause depression, anxiety and problems with attention. Here’s how rest can come to your emotional rescue Editor’s note: Savvy mattress...
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Editor's Columns

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...
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Consumer Corner

Let’s Resolve to Make 2021 Great for Retail!

Six resolutions to improve business operations and your professional life Few of us are going to be sorry to say goodbye to 2020. Good riddance....
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Editor's Columns

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.” —...
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Retail Road Trip

Old-Fashioned Values Are Central to Square Deal

This California-based, family-run company, which prides itself on its customized, quality mattresses, is not only surviving — it’s thriving Made-to-order, high-quality mattresses and customer-friendly services...
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Editor's Columns

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...
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Consumer Corner

Marijuana for Sleep Could Backfire

A recent study concludes that using a lot of weed as a teenager can boost the risk of insomnia as an adult Some people rely...
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Editor's Columns

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...
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Features

Who Is That Masked Retail Associate?

Face coverings are now part of our attire. Here are tips for keeping your employees and customers safely covered Forget cool boots and tweedy jackets....
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Consumer Corner

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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Editor's Columns

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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News

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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Research

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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It’s been our mission to be the trusted, go-to resource for retail mattress professional for more than 20 years. We deliver the latest retail trends, strategies, and best practices directly to top bedding stores across the United States.

Since 2001, we’ve provided exclusive access to leading industry research on consumer buying trends published by the Better Sleep Council. We’re published by the International Sleep Products Association, a trade association uniting the industry to reach its fullest potential.

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