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Springs have slight edge among mattress types, but many consumers not sure what to buy

It is the eternal question: springs or foam?  And the winner is: It depends on…

New vs. used: Winning the mattress market with value

The mattress market is in flux. While the rise of refurbished mattress suppliers like Cheap…

SSB says new lines resonating at retail, sees success in 2025

Serta Simmons Bedding says its aggressive new product strategy is resonating on retail floors and…

Zero-click power play: Mastering search without the click

Did you know that more than half of Google searches end without a single click?…

Therapedic licensees study AI and get a primer on marketing initiatives

Therapedic International licensees from around the world and across the country gathered on the eve…

How mattress store owners can navigate the inflation storm

Inflation is hitting consumers hard, impacting their spending power and forcing tough choices. For mattress…

Piper Sandler says consumers may spend on bigger purchases before potential tariffs hit

Heading into 2025, a report by Piper Sandler analysts Peter J. Keith and Alexia Morgan states…

Delayed mattress purchases should give industry big boost in 2025

We start the new year off with some unfinished business. And that unfinished business happens…

Holy Land pilgrimage offers a reflection on faith

I stood high on the Mount of Olives and looked across the Kidron Valley to…

Survey reveals 2 mattress features that command a premium with consumers

Consumers say that many features are important in a new mattress. But, and this is…