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Why do mattress salespeople forget about the pillow?

James joined the mattress world in 2013 with no experience in the industry. But over the next 10 years, through working at Mattress Firm and then Sleep Galleria, he has become engrossed in what makes a mattress tick. In his free time, you’ll even catch him browsing websites and reddit, diving headfirst into the world of mattress.

5 ways mattress retailers can advertise on a tight budget

Inflation has caused many to pull back on spending. However, unlike individual people, retailers need…

When has a manufacturer ever been a good retailer?

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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.