Ed Lilly remembered as smart, strategic mattress leader

Ed Lilly, who built Serta into a bedding powerhouse, was a passionate leader who aimed…

Analyst: SGI bid puts L&P board in ‘precarious situation’

Somnigroup International’s proposed acquisition of Leggett & Platt puts L&P’s board “in a precarious situation,”…

Industry needs courage to address SGI-L&P issue

A veritable blizzard of conversations has been sweeping through Mattressville in the past two weeks.…

Bedgear sees holiday opportunities for Beauty Collection

As holiday sales swing into high gear across the country, mattress retailers are missing most…

Scrooge tells story of good night’s sleep

Ebenezer Scrooge looked me in the eye and delivered a powerful message about the importance…

Magnuson: SGI acquisition of L&P would be ‘devastating blow’ 

GoodBed CEO Mike Magnuson says bedding manufacturers, retailers and consumers would be the losers if…

Consolidation poses problems, bedding leaders say

Industry leaders, responding to Somnigroup International’s bold bid to acquire major supplier Leggett & Platt,…

Thompson sees ‘shared growth’ with SGI’s L&P bid

The chairman of Somnigroup International says his company’s proposed acquisition of leading supplier Leggett &…

Analyst: Somnigroup has leverage in L&P acquisition bid 

Somnigroup International wields significant leverage in its blockbuster proposal to acquire industry supplier Leggett &…

9 lessons mattress retailers can’t ignore in 2026

In 2025, the digital landscape accelerated opportunities for mattress retailers willing to adapt. Consumer behavior…