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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…

5 bedding trends to look for at Las Vegas Market

As an editor, one of my favorite things about trade shows is their intangible aspect.…

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…