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Modern Mattress’ Jon Piett offers advice on building a healthy company culture

Jon Piett, co-owner and CEO of six-store retailer Modern Mattress, discusses the importance of building…

SGI discloses 25% stake in Kingsdown, sees Matt Firm growth

Somnigroup International disclosed that it has acquired a 25% stake in Kingsdown, a move that…

Mlily’s Derek Leishman discusses merchandising essentials

Derek Leishman, director of sales at Mlily, offers advice to retailers on how merchandising has…

Geli Sleep introduces patented gel bead bedding technology 

In 1968, Charles Hall invented the waterbed as part of his master’s thesis at San…

How to use consultative selling in a jargon-filled industry

The biggest enemy in a mattress showroom isn’t a competitor’s price — it’s overwhelm. Customers often…

In dramatic High Point return, Kingsdown aims for paradise 

Bedding major Kingsdown has a relaxing goal for its new Margaritaville mattresses: Bring paradise to…

An ethical approach to selling comfort-exchanged mattresses

In the mattress industry, comfort guarantees and exchange policies are a necessary and valuable part…

How smart display layouts can elevate your mattress store

In the competitive world of mattress retail, the showroom floor is your most powerful selling…

The checkout conundrum: Why speed and data collection are nonnegotiable for mattress stores

In the competitive world of mattress retail, securing a sale is only half the battle.…

SSB hopeful on industry rebound

Tim Oakhill, chief marketing officer for Serta Simmons Bedding, tells Editor-at-Large Dave Perry that the…