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Mattress exhibitors pull out all the stops with product introductions at Las Vegas Market

Editor in Chief Alex Milstein highlights product introductions from the winter 2023 Las Vegas Market and explains why they matter to retailers.

Is there a paradigm shift happening in the mattress industry?

Direct to consumer mattress brands have been around for nearly 10 years, but now they are realizing selling online isn’t enough. Will brick and mortar retailers buy in?

What if TikTok is the next Google?

TikTok is increasingly used by younger generations to search for products online. Will you be ready if it becomes the next Google?

Two trends dominate mattress category at Las Vegas Market

Mattress exhibitors at Las Vegas Market came ready to do business, with dozens of manufacturers releasing new and innovative solutions that focus on helping the retailer sell more than just mattresses and sleep.

Retailers prepare for ‘flat’ year by focusing on new opportunities

Retailers are expecting a flat year, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t opportunity to gain market share and sell higher-ticket items. We check in with a few store owners to get their perspective.

SSB, Tempur Sealy and other drivers shake up the mattress industry in 2023

With SSB’s Chapter 11 filing and Mattress Firm pulling its IPO — taking Tempur Sealy’s acquisition off the table — the industry is shaken up.

Inside Kingsdown’s flagship North Carolina factory

Home News Now visited the Kingsdown plant in Mebane, North Carolina, which is also home to the company’s headquarters. Get a look inside.

Manufacturers weigh in on state of the mattress industry

Editor-in-Chief Alex Milstein checks in with a few mattress manufacturers to get an idea of what the mattress industry can expect in 2023.

Therapedic’s latest product launches focus on health of people, the planet

Therapedic CEO Gerry Borreggine explains how three of the company’s lines address the growing trend of health and wellness

5 tips for leading through uncertainty

Axios HQ recently led a webinar titled “5 ways to lead and inspire through uncertainty” with DoorDash VP of Communications and Policy Elizabeth Jarvis-Shean and Axios CEO Jim VandeHei.