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Why it’s difficult to sell to seniors

Seniors who are renovating their homes and transforming them into their forever, aging-in-place homes are prime target for mattress sales. But how can you reach seniors? 

Is it time for the mattress industry to push a new message?

Editor-in-Chief Alex Milstein poses a question about the message the mattress industry is sending and whether it should be repositioned.

Coyuchi is crowdfunding: So what?

Editor Courtney Porter looks at how companies can lean into their values as means of differentiating themselves from the competition.

Are these the top online mattress companies by revenue?

Direct-to-consumer and online mattress companies are making moves to be in physical retail stores, but what kind of volume are they moving?

Paying to be verified on Instagram and Twitter: Is it worth it? 

Editor Courtney Porter examines the growing trend of social media platforms charging their users to be verified. Is it worth it?

Resident’s training programs aim to end ‘sage from the stage’ customer service

Bedding News Now talks to Resident’s new director of retail training, Nick “Tank” Recchia, about how the company looks at training differently.

How mattress companies should use podcast advertising

Contributor Courtney Porter look at mattress advertising on podcasts and explains what bedding companies should be doing.

Yatas Group steps up to help Turkey earthquake victims

Turkish bedding, upholstery and case goods manufacturer Yatas Group said that its manufacturing facilities in…

How did GhostBed achieve a notable gain in brand awareness?

After showing the largest increase in brand awareness among online mattress company according to a UBS survey, we reached out to the company to get more information.

Coliseum Capital on the hunt for new directors for Purple board

Seeking to reverse the financial course of bedding resource Purple Innovation, the company’s largest shareholder is seeking to nominate five new directors for its seven-member board during the company’s 2023 annual meeting.