Sunday, October 18, 2026

Editor's Column

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.

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.

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

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

Industry Admiration: A View From Our Window

If you’re anything like me, you know the car is a great place to do some thinking. I...

Personal & Professional Highlights from the Sleep Products Industry in 2024

I have one child who has always liked to quantify things and experiences. If you ask, they can...

Fall Arrives in Pumpkin Spiced Flavors

Starbucks serves a primer on the power of seasonal selling. My first taste of fall...

Good for Everyone

Have you ever heard the expression, a rising tide lifts all boats?  I know the...

Bedding Leaders Find Causes for Optimism

Despite worries of a recession, executives say retailers in Las Vegas were looking to...

2021: 12.8% Dollar Growth for Total U.S. Mattress Market

ISPA trends report reflects a complex year for mattresses and foundations To know where the...

Learning a Thing or Two

When Waynette Goodson and I discussed her Covid-19 feature before starting this issue, we...

Sense and Sustainability

When I was a child, our family consumed news. The local TV news station...

Get Your Shelf in Order

Your background on those Zoom calls says something about you. So, put your best...

Live and In-Person

For the first time in a while, I attended a large family event and...

A Different Drummer

Bedding industry welcomes interaction at ISPA EXPO as upbeat mood sets stage for strong...

Color Me Happy

Today was one of those rare sunny, clear, warm days in late winter. My...

Creative Thinking

“Creativity is intelligence having fun.” — Albert Einstein Years ago, I read “Big Magic: Creative...

Visit to Mark Twain House Spotlights Family Ties

Naboicheck and Wholley families authored success stories in Hartford I visited the famous house twice...




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