Muenkel Minutes: The 4 whys

UncleMuenkel walks through the four “why” questions that will help retailers build confidence with their…

Noon in the Garden of Furniture and (a Growing Number of) Mattresses

It began at noon with lunch. I carefully recorded that historic first meal: a sub…

Your store isn’t competing on product — it’s competing on content

If your content calendar is planned three months out, you’re probably already behind. Mattress and…

Retail Roundup: Williams-Sonoma enters dorm furnishings market, new licensing agreements shape industry

From dormitory-focused brand launches to licensing expansions, bedding and home furnishings companies continued to lean…

High-end mattresses, sleep accessories selling well

What’s selling in the bedding category these days? Plenty of things, including high-end mattresses, high-end…

Muenkel Minutes: The psychology of objections

Dealing with objections is a natural part of retail, but there are certain ways to…

Muenkel Minutes: Be like a master plumber

What do plumbing and bedding have in common? Using plumbing as an example, UncleMuenkel explains…

The bedding industry’s next growth lever isn’t product — it’s people

It started with stories of teams under pressure, of leaders tested in moments that mattered…

Saatva expands collaboration with Jaipur Living

At the October 2023 High Point Market, Saatva debuted its partnership with rug and carpet…

Despite challenges, bedding execs staying optimistic

The mattress industry faces a world of geopolitical challenges these days, but bedding executives are…