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Consolidation poses problems, bedding leaders say

Industry leaders, responding to Somnigroup International’s bold bid to acquire major supplier Leggett & Platt,…

Leesa cofounders embark on new luxury boxed-bed venture

When David Wolfe and Jamie Diamonstein created Leesa in 2014, they saw an opportunity to…

YouBed aims to make one-bed-fits-all solution for hospitality

On the retail side of the mattress industry, there is no one-bed-fits-all mattress. In fact,…

9 lessons mattress retailers can’t ignore in 2026

In 2025, the digital landscape accelerated opportunities for mattress retailers willing to adapt. Consumer behavior…

Paramount takes deep dive with RSAs

A deep dive by retail sales associates hosted by Paramount Sleep found shaky consumer confidence,…

Modern Mattress’ Jon Piett offers advice on building a healthy company culture

Jon Piett, co-owner and CEO of six-store retailer Modern Mattress, discusses the importance of building…

SGI discloses 25% stake in Kingsdown, sees Matt Firm growth

Somnigroup International disclosed that it has acquired a 25% stake in Kingsdown, a move that…

Mlily’s Derek Leishman discusses merchandising essentials

Derek Leishman, director of sales at Mlily, offers advice to retailers on how merchandising has…

Geli Sleep introduces patented gel bead bedding technology 

In 1968, Charles Hall invented the waterbed as part of his master’s thesis at San…

How to use consultative selling in a jargon-filled industry

The biggest enemy in a mattress showroom isn’t a competitor’s price — it’s overwhelm. Customers often…