Kathryn Greene

3 takeaways from Shoptalk 2026 for bedding retailers

Shoptalk, the world’s largest annual event on retail innovation, e-commerce and technology, took place March…

What 30 years in the bedding industry has taught John Schulte

After 30 years in the sleep products industry, John Schulte, the president and CEO of…

Kids’ sleep could be a wake-up call for retailers

I recently saw a discussion on social media about whether people grew up in sleep-supportive…

How daylight saving time creates opportunity for retailers

Sunday marked two occasions, the first of which was the start of daylight saving time.…

Why curation is key to bedding retailers’ success

In today’s retail landscape, shoppers have access to millions of products. I would argue that’s…

Manufacturers refresh pillow lineups to help retail partners

Pillows and mattresses go together like peanut butter and jelly. And in today’s bifurcated retail…

An American Dream: The story of 3Z brands founder John Merwin

Today, Glendale, Arizona-based 3Z Brands — which owns brands Bear, Birch, Brooklyn Bedding, Helix, Leesa,…