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Ergomotion bets on AI with new Sleep Assist app

The mainstream arrival of artificial intelligence is revolutionizing almost every industry, and the bedding business…

Adaptiv Sleep launches recovery-focused mattress that puts retailer partners, consumers first 

Adaptiv Sleep LLC has officially launched its debut mattress collection, designed for millions of people…

Wake-Up Call: Why we started a podcast

It’s official: The first episode of the Wake-Up Call podcast with Mark Quinn and Mike Magnuson is…

Beware the zombie summer shopper

Retailers spend lots of time analyzing foot traffic. Is it up, down or flat? How…

Stetson expands into bedding with Stetson Home

Stetson, the Western heritage brand best known for its namesake hats, has officially expanded into…

AiPRL Assist offers AI customer service for retailers

When someone mentions AI, you may think of ChatGPT and other programs that allow you…

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.…