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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…

Purple board gets 3 new members courtesy of Coliseum Capital

Responding to concerns issued by its single largest shareholder, bedding resource Purple Innovation has expanded…

Reflections on the largest retail innovation conference — ShopTalk

Contributor Julia Rosien writes about her experience at ShopTalk and what takeaways retailers can learn from.

The heartwarming story behind the annual Ante4Autism event

The annual Ante4Autism even has carved out a niche in the bedding industry and offers a fun way to help those on the autism spectrum.

Why sleep accessories should not be an afterthought in the bedding industry

Industry members weigh in on a potential disconnect between retailers and manufacturers when it comes to accessories.

Shifman’s past helps it grow into the future

Alex Milstein checks in with Shifman Mattresses President Bill Hammer to see how the company is continuing to grow with investments in new showrooms and its people.

Exclusive research: Why consumers delayed some purchases in late 2022

Check out a recap of Home News Now Group’s exclusive 2022 research ahead of our next release.