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New Research Reveals Three Worst US States for Sleep

Kathryn Greene -
During the past twelve months in the United States, there were more than 325,500 Google searches for the phrase “I can’t sleep.” However, residents...




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Mattress Replacement Cycle Drops to 8.3 Years

David Perry -
ISPA’s Rogers says research is good news for consumers who benefit from a new...

“Inside the Mind of Today’s Mattress Shopper” – The Importance of...

Waynette Goodson -
Terry Cralle, a sleep expert and spokeswoman for the Better Sleep Council, shares why...

The Coronavirus Marketplace

David Perry -
According to a new survey, the pandemic has increased mattress shopping, with emphasis on...
Inside The Mind

“Inside the Mind of the Mattress Shopper” – with BSC member Tim Witherell

David Perry -
"Inside the Mind of Today's Mattress Shopper" takes a look at mattress shopper behavior with Better Sleep Council member Tim Witherell, vice president/general manager...
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Survey: Consumers Blame Both Manufacturers and Retailers When Products Fail

Julie A. Palm -
When a mattress dips in the center, a pillow loses its loft or an adjustable bed base stops functioning, consumers may blame the product...
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Research

BSC Survey: Covid-19 Resurgence Impacts Consumer Behavior

David Perry -
But shoppers are returning to brick-and-mortar stores and are interested in bedding products The Covid-19 resurgence fueled by the Delta variant has consumers reverting back...
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Inside The Mind

“Inside the Mind of Today’s Mattress Shopper” – With the BSC’s Susan Mathes

David Perry -
Better Sleep Council vice chair Susan Mathes tells us why mattress shoppers continue to favor online shopping and looks at how consumers are sleeping...
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News

BSC Research, Part 5: Is the Price Right?

David Perry -
How much are consumers willing to spend on a mattress? More than they currently are paying, research shows Consumers are spending significantly less for queen-size...
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Inside The Mind

“Inside the Mind of Today’s Mattress Shopper” – BSC Research Is a Rich Trove of Information for Retailers

David Perry -
The Better Sleep Council’s Mary Helen Rogers tells us what the latest BSC research can teach retailers. (Spoiler: There are consumer dollars you may...
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Inside The Mind

“Inside the Mind of Today’s Mattress Shopper” – Mattress Is Key to Good Sleep

David Perry -
Therapedic International President Gerry Borreggine tells editor at large Dave Perry that Better Sleep Council research continues to affirm the importance of good sleep...
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News

BSC Study: Consumers More Willing to Shop, Buy in-Person in Q2

David Perry -
A new consumer study conducted by the Better Sleep Council reveals that consumers are showing signs of returning to some pre-pandemic attitudes and shopping...
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News

Buying Behavior, Part 4: The Purchase Experience

David Perry -
Consumer preference for online mattress buying continues to rise, but brick-and-mortar stores remain important, a Better Sleep Council survey shows Consumer preference for purchasing mattresses...
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Inside The Mind

“Inside the Mind of Today’s Mattress Shopper” – BSC Chair Dishes on Shopping Experience

David Perry -
In a new video series on Better Sleep Council research, BSC Chair Brent Limer tells editor at large Dave Perry the mattress shopping experience...
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News

Retail Survey: Consumers More Interested in Better Sleep

David Perry -
Latest Piper Sandler report also shows shift to higher bedding prices Foam shortages are likely to continue. Mattress advertising dollars are up. Consumers are more...
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Research

BSC’s State of America’s Sleep Survey Finds a Nation Sharply Divided on Sleep Quality

David Perry -
The Covid-19 pandemic played havoc with the quality of sleep for many Americans, significantly increasing the number of poor sleepers and inflicting mental, physical...
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BSC Study Confirms a Divided Nation

Sleep Savvy Staff -
Possibly a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, consumers favor softer mattresses, especially among young shoppers, according to a Better Sleep Council survey The country is...
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Research

Almost Half of Consumers Still Not Getting Good Night’s Sleep

David Perry -
The majority of those who say they are sleeping well recently bought a mattress, according to the Better Sleep Council Q1 tracking survey. Almost half...
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News

Survey: Retail Mattress Sales Up but Product Delays Impacting Business

David Perry -
Retail mattress sales were strong in March, but retailers say product delays and foam shortages are impacting their business, a new survey reveals. More than...
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Research

Sleep No. 1

David Perry -
When it comes to good health, mattress buyers say a good night’s rest is more critical than healthy eating and exercise, according to a...
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Research

The Coronavirus Marketplace

David Perry -
According to a new survey, the pandemic has increased mattress shopping, with emphasis on king-size models and sleep accessories The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted the...
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Research

Mixed Messages: Consumers Shop Amazon but Want to Support Small Businesses

Sleep Savvy Staff -
New survey finds 4 in 10 consumers do most of their online shopping at the e-commerce giant A new survey finds that the vast majority...
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Survey: Americans More Interested in Clean Homes, Good Health

Sleep Savvy Staff -
Habits formed during the coronavirus pandemic may last long after Covid-19 is under control Since the Covid-19 pandemic began, many Americans are eating better and...
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Research

New BSC Survey: Good Night’s Sleep More Important Than Diet, Exercise

David Perry -
A new national survey of mattress buyers commissioned by the Better Sleep Council reveals that mattress buyers say a good night’s sleep is even...
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Research

What Do the Reviews Say?

Sleep Savvy Staff -
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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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.

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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