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When has a manufacturer ever been a good retailer?

What’s going to happen now that Tempur Sealy is set to acquire Mattress Firm? That’s…

The five-step sales process for mattress sales

In the past three years, the mattress industry has seen unprecedented growth thanks to stimulus…

Tempur Sealy CEO answers key questions after Mattress Firm acquisition

With news of Tempur Sealy in a definitive agreement to buy Mattress Firm, CEO Scott…

Inside the acquisition of US Mattress

Three weeks ago, American Mattress purchased US Mattress, a move that American Mattress owner Mike…

Is the Avocado lawsuit only the beginning?

Last week, a class action lawsuit was filed against Avocado Mattress alleging that the company…

Are double-sided mattresses ‘back’?

In the early 2000s, double-sided mattresses declined in popularity because most people did not remember…

American Mattress merges with US Mattress

Chicagoland retailer American Mattress has acquired the bedding chain US Mattress — which includes 20…

Bedding exhibitors offer something for every buyer at High Point Market

Editor-in-Chief Alex Milstein reports that bedding exhibitors brought new product to market to meet the needs of both retailers and designers.

Think inside the box: Increasing store traffic with powerful advertising

Guest contributor Chris Reinken explains that mattress retailers need to focus on store traffic through advertising if they want to compete against DTC brands.

Yataş Group pushes into US market with aim to increase retailer ROI

Yataş Group may not have the brand recognition of Tempur-Sealy or Serta, but the brand…