Kathryn Greene

How retailers are winning the mattress sale in 2026

In my latest column, I explored the changing psychology of today’s mattress shopper, from shifting…

What does it take to sell a mattress in 2026?

It’s no secret that the bedding industry has experienced a prolonged slowdown over the past…

Max Humphrey on how designers are changing the bedding business

For years, bedding felt like the uncool sibling of the furnishings world. Most bedding accessories…

Retail Roundup: Bedding brands tap nostalgia, designer collaborations

With the onset of fall, there is always a flurry of launches in the bedding…

Here’s what 2027’s Colors of the Year mean for bedding

Paint and trend forecasting companies are steadily rolling out their 2027 Colors of the Year.…

Retailers say bedding a bright spot in Labor Day sales

In the bedding industry, holidays like Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day weekend…

Helix Sleep launches retail partnership with Cardi’s Furniture & Mattresses

In bedding retail today, some brands that started as direct-to-consumer are increasingly expanding into brick-and-mortar…

How Exclusive Furniture doubled its bedding business

Fawad Zavary never planned on getting into the furniture business. Nearly three decades ago, his…

Avocado co-CEO discusses the brand’s push into brick and mortar

Avocado Green Brands was founded as a direct-to-consumer mattress brand in 2016. But by the…

How Mattress Express is adjusting to shifting consumer behavior

For Kevin Fear, president and CEO of Mattress Express, today’s retail landscape isn’t without its…