Retail

Inside the acquisition of US Mattress

Three weeks ago, American Mattress purchased US Mattress, a move that American Mattress owner Mike…

Miskelly partners with Diamond Mattress on private label debut

Top 100 furniture and mattress retailer Miskelly Furniture has partnered with Diamond Mattress on its first private label mattress program, launched last month in its seven stores across Mississippi.

Why sleep accessories should not be an afterthought in the bedding industry

Industry members weigh in on a potential disconnect between retailers and manufacturers when it comes to accessories.

Case study in nailing the niche: Thuma, shop the bedroom

Contributor Courtney Porter looks at Thuma’s “shop the bedroom” program and what lesson it can teach bedding retailers.

Bedding Idea: Selling sleep apnea machines 

There are different types of sleep apnea implants available on the market, and others are sure to follow in their footsteps, which means it could be an ideal time for retailers to figure out how to incorporate these products into their stores. 

Mattress Lux aims to redefine luxury

Matt Wolf of Mattress Lux explains how his company survived through the pandemic and is now thriving ina. new location.

3 similarities between bedding and outdoor furniture retail

Alex Milstein explores the similarities between outdoor furniture and mattress retailers and what they can learn from each other.

Paying to be verified on Instagram and Twitter: Is it worth it? 

Editor Courtney Porter examines the growing trend of social media platforms charging their users to be verified. Is it worth it?

Research to share: Cover hogs sleep more than their bed mates

“The Sleep Doctor,” Dr. Michael Breus, released a survey which found that people who hog the covers sleep an average of 6 more minutes each night than their bedmates. 

Avocado Green Mattress sets sights on 600 retail stores by end of 2023

Avocado Green Mattress is looking to expand its presence in the wholesale market with a goal of selling its line in more than 600 retail stores by the end of this year.