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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…

Magnuson: SGI acquisition of L&P would be ‘devastating blow’ 

GoodBed CEO Mike Magnuson says bedding manufacturers, retailers and consumers would be the losers if…

Consolidation poses problems, bedding leaders say

Industry leaders, responding to Somnigroup International’s bold bid to acquire major supplier Leggett & Platt,…

Leesa cofounders embark on new luxury boxed-bed venture

When David Wolfe and Jamie Diamonstein created Leesa in 2014, they saw an opportunity to…

YouBed aims to make one-bed-fits-all solution for hospitality

On the retail side of the mattress industry, there is no one-bed-fits-all mattress. In fact,…

9 lessons mattress retailers can’t ignore in 2026

In 2025, the digital landscape accelerated opportunities for mattress retailers willing to adapt. Consumer behavior…

Paramount takes deep dive with RSAs

A deep dive by retail sales associates hosted by Paramount Sleep found shaky consumer confidence,…