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Bedding’s $32 billion business? Sleep technology

Sleep — something as old as humanity itself — and how consumers are prioritizing it,…

Industry leaders predict successful 2026 for bedding

Many in the mattress industry had success in 2025, but overall, it did not turn…

Puffy prepares for strong 2026 with new products, digital efforts

Puffy Mattress has been on an upward trajectory since it was founded in 2016. Starting…

3 trends that will shape the bedding industry in 2026

It’s no secret that the bedding industry has been in flux over the past few…

How Posh+Lavish is winning in the high-end market

Kurt Ling is excited. The cofounder of Posh+Lavish, the high-end mattress line now in its…

A research shocker: In-store mattress sales holding steady

We will call this “The Curious Incident of the In-Store Purchase Chart.” The chart in…

Industry needs courage to address SGI-L&P issue

A veritable blizzard of conversations has been sweeping through Mattressville in the past two weeks.…

Industry veteran creates retail harmony with curated selections of products

Retail has changed dramatically in the past few years, with an increased focus on the…

Bedgear sees holiday opportunities for Beauty Collection

As holiday sales swing into high gear across the country, mattress retailers are missing most…

The burgeoning ‘beauty sleep’ market bridges science and luxury

Most people have heard the idiom “beauty sleep.” But what was once just a term…