Retail

Muenkel Minutes: Why scripts matter

UncleMuenkel explains that the key to turning a no into a YE$ is to build…

Muenkel Minutes: The 4 whys

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

Americana-inspired designs continue to shape bedding 

At the tail end of 2025 (and in my first article for Bedding News Now),…

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…

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…

Muenkel Minutes: Coordinates of YE$

UncleMuenkel breaks down the tools needed to get a customer to say yes when shopping…

Muenkel Minutes: Understanding spinal alignment

What are the requirements of a proper support system? UncleMuenkel explains that it involves contouring…

The New Rules of Retail: 5 shifts redefining how shoppers find & buy

Shopping used to feel predictable. Search, scroll, shortlist and then a decision. Not anymore.  Today,…

Independent bedding retailers say unpredictability is defining today’s retail environment 

I joined the bedding industry full-time in mid-2023. It was an interesting time, as the…