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Industry executives encourage retailers to be as aggressive as possible for Black Friday

Black Friday has gained importance over the past several years, particularly for mattress retailers, who…

White House report: An uncertain business outlook

This week, as we all ponder what the consequential midterm elections mean for the country,…

Wake-Up Call: We need to talk about bankruptcies

Mark and Mike discuss the growing wave of mattress and furniture retail closures from 2018…

Sit ‘n Sleep’s resident sleep adviser, a board-certified physician, shares insight on sleep technology

Does your retail operation have its own sleep expert?  Sit ’n Sleep does. Danielle Wall…

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…

Pilot’s last flight teaches lessons about life

It was pilot Ron Wright’s last earthly flight. And it teaches us life lessons. The…

Wake-Up Call: High Point Market recap

While recapping High Point Market, Mark and Mike share the most important leadership lesson, reveal…

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…

Ashley invests in bedding with exclusive sleep device, new luxury line

At the recent High Point Market, Ashley Furniture Industries took its bedding category to the…

October Odyssey: A brisk journey through market’s Mattress Maze

OK, the recent High Point Market wasn’t quite as dramatic as Homer’s “The Odyssey,” which…