Monday, July 13, 2026

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The Honest View From Here

As I near my two-year anniversary at the International Sleep Products Association this August, I won’t pretend I’ve seen more than the current down cycle. Yet I’ve seen enough...
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There’s Power in Our Numbers

You know your business. You know your customers. But when you look at your numbers, it’s still hard...
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Why Better Sleep Month Matters More Than Ever

My 15 years at the International Sleep Products Association  have taught me this: When our industry aligns behind...
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What Earth Day Reminds Us

Each year on Earth Day (April 22), many of us pause to reflect on what sustainability looks like...
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A Stronger ISPA Starts With Participation

Trade associations are sometimes described in terms of “benefits”—research, advocacy, events, resources. Those things matter, and ISPA delivers...
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The Value of Connection

One of the things I’ve come to appreciate most during my time at the...
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Expanding Our Community, Expanding Our Impact

As we enter a new year, BedTimes is evolving to give members a more...
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Industry In Motion: The Need For Change

Today I have decamped to my local library for some peace while I work....
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The Double-Edged Sword of AI in the Mattress Industry

Some days, artificial intelligence scares me. I recently completed the International Sleep Products Association’s...
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Sustainability and Automation: Insights From The Latest BedTimes Magazine

Quick — can you list what’s involved in Scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse...
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Sustainability, Sewing, and the Future of Bedding

The first time I heard about the Sleep Products Sustainability Program, or SP2 as...
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Interzum Cologne Reflections: Innovation, Sustainability, and What’s Next

I have to admit, reading through the Interzum Cologne section makes me a little...
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Market Challenges Solutions: Mattress Industry Uncertainty

In high school, we studied William Wordsworth’s poem, “The World Is Too Much With...
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Better Sleep Month 2025: An Editor’s View on Rest & Mattresses

Ah, May. The month of spring flowers (achoo!), crazy busy end of school schedules,...
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Winter Blues & Spring Hope: Industry Trends & ISPA Conference Preview

I hope as you read this, spring is peeking around the corner. It’s probably...
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Industry Admiration: A View From Our Window

If you’re anything like me, you know the car is a great place to...
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Personal & Professional Highlights from the Sleep Products Industry in 2024

I have one child who has always liked to quantify things and experiences. If...
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