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Retail Roundup: Key collaborations in bedding

As the retail editor for Home News Now and Bedding News Now, I cover a…

Kids’ sleep could be a wake-up call for retailers

I recently saw a discussion on social media about whether people grew up in sleep-supportive…

How daylight saving time creates opportunity for retailers

Sunday marked two occasions, the first of which was the start of daylight saving time.…

Former mattress exec Bob Eilenfeldt dies at 81

Robert Kyle “Bob” Eilenfeldt, who spent almost four decades in the mattress business, has died.…

Manufacturers refresh pillow lineups to help retail partners

Pillows and mattresses go together like peanut butter and jelly. And in today’s bifurcated retail…

An American Dream: The story of 3Z brands founder John Merwin

Today, Glendale, Arizona-based 3Z Brands — which owns brands Bear, Birch, Brooklyn Bedding, Helix, Leesa,…

Virtual showrooms vital to modern retail

Virtual showrooms, digital replicas of physical showrooms, provide a platform where customers can explore products.…

Mattress social scene active in Las Vegas

Mattress marketgoers had plenty of chances to socialize at the recent Las Vegas Market. Therapedic…

Therapedic Worldwide CEO explains the strategy behind new collections

At the winter Las Vegas Market, the newly formed Therapedic Worldwide (formerly Therapedic International) introduced…

FXI hires industry veteran to lead retail team, grow Molecule brand

Industry veteran Mike Juoni has taken on a new role as vice president of sales…