Retail

Location, location, profitability? The square footage showdown in mattress retail

The mattress industry is a land of giants like Sleep Number — boasting a staggering…

The TSI/Mattress Firm deal is not something to be feared

With the TSI/MF deal expected to close any day now, it’s worth examining what the…

Mueller Furniture’s focus on extreme competence helps the store thrive

Mueller Furniture & Mattress recently won the HFA Retailer of the Year Award, so Bedding…

Bedding research reveals customer buying plans and other key takeaways

As any retailer knows, no analysis of consumer furniture buying plans would be complete without…

How to leverage the power of evergreen content in your digital strategy

In a lot of ways, digital marketing is like playing poker. As a small business…

Attract dream customers by selling sleep, not just mattresses

In the world of mattresses, it’s easy to fall into the trap of guerrilla marketing.…

How local mattress stores can thrive after the TSI/Mattress Firm deal goes through

When Tempur-Sealy International dropped the bomb about buying Mattress Firm, I, like most small mattress…

Leveraging the power of Linkedin for retail with forward-looking stratagies

In an ever-evolving digital landscape – and tough economic climate — the importance of mobilizing…

Industry veterans weigh in on Ashley’s acquisition of Resident

With the industry buzzing about Ashley Furniture’s recent acquisition of Resident Home, we checked in…

Why mattress retailers should embrace the science of breathability

For decades, the mattress industry has fixated on the concept of “cooling,” peddling fabrics and…