Sunday, October 11, 2026

First Person

First Person

The Conversation Doesn’t Stop When the Event Is Over

Some of the best conversations I have at the International Sleep Products Association happen when the meeting is technically over. Someone catches me on the way out of a conference...
First Person

In Overdrive: An ISPA Advocacy Update

Our industry is navigating one of the toughest markets in years. The International Sleep Products Association’s “2026 Mattress...
Markets

Why Being There Matters

Summer Las Vegas Market offered more than product news. Being there in person brought the industry, the people behind it, and the stories worth following into sharper focus.
First Person

Safety Doesn’t Stand Still

Some of the most important work the International Sleep Products Association does for this industry happens quietly, but...
Vegas

A Few Reflections From Summer Market (With More to Come)

From relentless heat to products that came alive in action, BedTimes shares four reflections from Summer Las Vegas Market.
First Person

Interzum Cologne Reflections: Innovation, Sustainability, and What’s Next

I have to admit, reading through the Interzum Cologne section makes me a little...
First Person

Market Challenges Solutions: Mattress Industry Uncertainty

In high school, we studied William Wordsworth’s poem, “The World Is Too Much With...
First Person

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,...
Features

Winter Blues & Spring Hope: Industry Trends & ISPA Conference Preview

I hope as you read this, spring is peeking around the corner. It’s probably...
Features

Industry Admiration: A View From Our Window

If you’re anything like me, you know the car is a great place to...
Features

Personal & Professional Highlights from the Sleep Products Industry in 2024

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

The Gift

Recently, I was part of a group who hosted a party for a dear...
Features

10 Years of Sleep Industry Transformation

Last month marked my 10th anniversary with the International Sleep Products Association. It seems...
Features

Hospitality Mattresses: Discover The Top Trends

I love learning something new. Or at least thinking about something in a new...
Features

Navigating AI in Bedding: Opportunities Ahead

I’m not going to lie. I was sorely tempted to let ChatGPT write my...
Features

Be Like Mr. Rogers: Kindness in the Sleep Industry

We live in a world in which we need to share responsibility. It’s easy...
Features

ISPA Leadership Transition: Endings & Beginnings

The month of June is such a mixed bag. In many ways, it’s a...
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